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An exploration of the architectural, artistic, and written evidence of a secret religion that has shaped the world.
Graham Hancock is een Britse schrijver en journalist die zich voornamelijk richt op onconventionele theorieën over de menselijke geschiedenis en archeologie. Zijn werken onderzoeken de mogelijkheden van verloren geavanceerde beschavingen en interpreteren oude mythen en monumenten als bewijs van vergeten kennis. Hancock's stijl is vaak provocerend, omdat hij conventionele historische narratieven uitdaagt en lezers aanspoort om ons begrip van het verleden opnieuw te evalueren. Zijn schrijfstijl spreekt lezers aan die gefascineerd zijn door historische mysteries en op zoek zijn naar alternatieve perspectieven op de oorsprong van de menselijke beschaving.







An exploration of the architectural, artistic, and written evidence of a secret religion that has shaped the world.
Journey Through Pakistan is a magnificent photo book that follows the course of the Indus river as it passes through isolated valleys, through fertile plains and past cities. Brilliantly photographed and with an absorbing text, Journey through Pakistan does justice to its magnificent subject, a 'frontier tale' told and illustrated with skill and enthusiasm in 188 stunning colour pictures.
Originally published in 2007, this work explores the realm of the supernatural, delving into various phenomena and beliefs that challenge the boundaries of reality. It offers insights into the mysteries of the unseen world, blending historical accounts with contemporary interpretations. The narrative invites readers to question their perceptions and consider the implications of supernatural experiences on human understanding and culture. Engaging and thought-provoking, it serves as a gateway to exploring the enigmatic aspects of existence.
Until recently, it was widely believed that humans first entered the Americas from Siberia around 13,000 years ago via the Bering landbridge, spreading throughout Central and South America over the following millennia. This consensus led to a lack of exploration into the Americas' role in human origins and civilization. However, recent scientific advancements and archaeological findings have revealed that humans inhabited the Americas for tens of thousands of years earlier than previously thought. Unexpected genetic links have emerged, connecting Native Americans with Australian Aborigines and Western Europeans. This shift in understanding indicates that humans may have been present in the Americas for at least 50,000 years, prompting questions about what these 'lost Americans' were doing during the unexplored millennia when they were believed to be absent. The recent discoveries challenge scholars to reconsider what evidence may have been overlooked, particularly regarding the origins of civilization. This raises the intriguing possibility that significant insights into early human history could still be uncovered in North America, a region previously deemed unlikely to hold such revelations.
Provides a fascinating, alternative version of prehistory. New discoveries have radically reshaped the long-established picture and we know now that the Americas were first peopled more than 130,000 years ago - many tens of thousands of years before human settlements became established elsewhere
The world's leading and most charismatic authority on 'alternative history' reveals in this thrilling narrative of the conquest of Mexico the key role played by a beautiful Mayan princess and by the occult battles waged between the Aztec emperor and the Spanish leaders.
The final book in the War God trilogy from internationally best-selling author Graham Hancock.
Graham Hancock's multi-million bestseller Fingerprints of the Gods remains an astonishing, deeply controversial, wide-ranging investigation of the mysteries of our past and the evidence for Earth's lost civilization. Twenty years on, Hancock returns with the sequel to his seminal work filled with completely new, scientific and archaeological evidence, which has only recently come to light
Less than 50,000 years ago, humanity lacked art, religion, and complex symbolism. Then, a remarkable transformation occurred, described by scientists as one of history's greatest mysteries, resulting in the emergence of skills and qualities we highly value today. In this exploration, the author investigates this pivotal moment and the influences that shaped the modern human mind. His journey spans from the breathtaking painted caves of prehistoric France, Spain, and Italy to secluded rock shelters in South Africa, revealing an extraordinary collection of Stone Age art. Along the way, he uncovers clues that lead him deep into the Amazon rainforest, where he experiences the potent hallucinogen Ayahuasca with indigenous shamans. Their artwork features supernatural beings resembling the animal-human hybrids found in ancient caves. Other hallucinogens, like mescaline, also evoke visions of these same entities. Researchers in consciousness studies are beginning to entertain the idea that such hallucinations might represent genuine perceptions of other dimensions. This raises intriguing questions: Were the supernatural beings depicted in ancient art the original teachers of humanity? Is human evolution a more purposeful and intelligent process than Darwin suggested, one that we are only beginning to comprehend?
The epic story of the Spanish conquest of Mexico.