#2374 - Ben van Kerkwyk
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#2374 - Ben van Kerkwyk mentions The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, Histories by Herodotus, Fingerprints of the Gods by Graham Hancock, and Book of Enoch with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
It's like it's too risky to reveal yourself.
For if one should put together and reckon up all the buildings and all of the great works produced by the Hellenes, the Greeks, they would prove to b…
Graham Hancock being a prominent figure whose books have gained popularity.
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The host mentions 'The Three-Body Problem' to illustrate the philosophical implications of contact with extraterrestr…
The host briefly mentions Graham Hancock as a notable author in the field of archaeology. His works, including 'Finge…
The host mentions the Book of Enoch while discussing ancient cultures and their connections to divine beings. This re…
The host briefly mentions Christopher Dunn's work to highlight the importance of understanding ancient artifacts. Thi…
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- The conversation centers on alternative authors in archaeology.
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- Referenced books include The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu and Histories by Herodotus.
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“The books are phenomenal too. And it's just, but it's, it's this idea that, look, we shouldn't be making noise. It's like imagine you're a hunter in a dark forest.”
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“Herodotus describes the grandeur of the labyrinth, stating it surpasses the pyramids in labor and expense compared to all Greek temples.”
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“The conversation touches on the rise of alternative authors in archaeology, with Graham Hancock being a prominent figure whose books have gained popularity.”
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“I'm reading where I'm listening to the book of Enoch right now. It's so wild. You're going. What do you, what are you saying? Like gods, the watchers came down and mated with women of Earth and created Nephilim or.”
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“A quote from Christopher Dunn is mentioned, discussing the expertise of archaeologists in relation to ancient artifacts.”
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The host mentions 'The Three-Body Problem' to illustrate the philosophical implications of contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. The book's…
The host mentions Herodotus' 'Histories' to highlight the historical significance of the labyrinth structure in Egypt, emphasizing its grandeur as…
The host briefly mentions Graham Hancock as a notable author in the field of archaeology. His works, including 'Fingerprints of the Gods', have att…
Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
Atlantica
“Michael Donnellan is putting out a documentary called Atlantica, which he believes has found a part of Atlantis off the coast of Spain.”
Magical Egypt
“His DVD series, Magical Egypt, is what got me hooked.”