Episode #358: Prehistoric Pillars of Civilization

Peter Chesbrough joins us to discuss his research into the pervasive legends of King Arthur. Is this person a true historical figure? What is the basis for the myths and stories? It is a complex and interesting subject, and Peter delivers on both primary sources and in explaining the cultural and political context in which many of the Arthurian legends are based. You can find more of Peter's research on the channel "Britan's Hidden History" https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@BritainsHiddenHistoryRoss⁩  More research into the topic of Arthur and the history of Britain can be found at these channels as well: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@orgolwg⁩  https://www.youtube.com/@paulsmith-esotericexplorer   Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 02:04 Exploring Arthurian Legends and Their Significance 06:03 The Influence of Textual Analysis on Historical Understanding 10:04 The Role of John Dee in British History 14:02 Celtic vs. Brythonic: Understanding Historical Terminology 17:59 The Roman Influence on Britain and Its Legacy 22:03 The Archaeological Evidence of Arthur's Time 25:58 Christianity in Britain: A Historical Perspective 29:56 The Debate Over Arthur's Historical Existence 36:10 The Unpublished Works and Conspiracies Surrounding Arthur 39:39 Ambrosius vs. Arthur: Historical Perspectives 41:08 Prehistoric Records and the Dark Ages 46:47 The Controversy of Arthurian History 47:39 The Story of Arthur: Early Sources and Battles 01:01:10 Arthur's European Campaigns and Legacy 01:10:49 The Mythology of Technology and Storytelling 01:11:41 Exploring Welsh Legends and the Mabinogion 01:14:25 The Intertwining of Arthurian Legends and Historical Figures 01:19:11 The Cosmic Elements of Arthurian Mythology 01:24:20 The Academic Dismissal of Arthurian History 01:28:02 Political Influences on Arthurian Narratives 01:38:24 The Grail Legends and Their Origins 01:41:37 The Creative Force of Arwen 01:44:44 Welsh Bardic Traditions and Necromancy 01:47:42 The Complex Brithonic Tradition 01:49:19 Flood Myths and Their Connections 01:50:45 Prince Maddock and the Discovery of America 01:52:20 The Sword in the Lake and Excalibur 01:56:40 The Significance of Swords in Mythology 02:01:34 The Art of Sword Making and Its Secrets 02:07:46 The Importance of Modern Technology in Historical Research

Kyle delivers his latest presentation on Gobekli Tepe and the wider "Tas Tepeler Civilization" topic. How far back do these ancient megaliths really go? The evidence we have cannot actually tell us, because all of the dating is based on the material found around the megaliths. And is there a connection between the people who inhabited these t-pillar sites and the area of Giza in Egypt?   Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent   Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros

Filipo Biondi and Armando Mei are the Italian scientists heading the project to scan the Giza Plateau with satellite-borne Scanning Aperture Radar(SAR). In this interview we discuss the technical aspects of the technology in an attempt to get a basic grasp of how it works. We also discuss the history of the technology, including the epxperiments and testing it underwent before being used at Giza. We also talking about the Giza findings themselves, what the confidence level is for the depictions of the underground structures, and what they might be. Thanks to George and Steph of the Cosmic Summit for helping us arrange this interview!   Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent   Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros     Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Interview 01:14 Exploring Pyramid Scanning Technology 08:21 Meet the Researchers Behind the Scans 10:43 Understanding the Scanning Methodology 25:10 Results and Findings from the Scans 34:47 Future Research Directions and Implications 52:45 Exploring the Pyramid Project and Ancient Civilizations 58:05 The Megastructures Beneath the Pyramids 59:46 Technological Advances in Mars Exploration 01:02:41 Future Excavations and Discoveries 01:03:16 Conferences and Future Collaborations 01:04:33 Reflections on the Conversation and Insights

We return from the New York trip to floods and devastation very close to us. We Bring Dozer Dan on in the first part of the episode to talk about the destructiojn he witnessed first-hand. We also show some maps of the watersheds so people can understand a bit more about how this happened and why. After that we discuss the New York event and the trip to Boston. Many ancient Egyptian artifacts were scanned in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and we had a great time with the attendees of the "Evening at the Explorer's Club" event. We finish by discussing where our minds are at regarding ancient mysteries - there are plenty of mysteries still to explore!   Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent   Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros

Dr. Trevor Lohman is an assistant professor and researcher into the neuroscience of aging. He joins us in this episode to give us a crash course on the physical functions of the brain, and how current science still has no good explanation for the phenomena of consciousness. We discuss the history of quantum physics experiments into the "double slit" problem and the collapse of the wave function, and how consciousness seems to be fundamental to how the universe works.   If you are interested and want to know more, you can get Trevor's book, "God's Eye View" here: https://a.co/d/fvMPyJ9   Hemispheric Press Substack:  https://hemisphericpress.substack.com/BOTS    Happy Fools Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-fools/id1782845057   Thank you, hope you enjoy this epsiode!     Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent   Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros       Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:36 Exploring Consciousness and Neuroscience 05:12 Near-Death Experiences and Consciousness 07:06 AI and Consciousness: A Complex Debate 13:41 The Double Slit Experiment: Understanding Reality 22:36 The Nature of Matter and Consciousness 28:12 Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness 34:54 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality 36:09 Cultural Shifts in Science and Skepticism 41:44 Understanding Consciousness Through Neuroscience 56:41 The Complexity of Consciousness and Its Mechanisms 01:10:11 The Complexity of Consciousness 01:18:19 AI: Magic or Complexity? 01:25:44 Theories of Consciousness: Transmission vs. Production 01:32:09 Transducers and the Nature of Perception 01:45:25 The Nature of Light and Consciousness 01:47:52 Near-Death Experiences and Consciousness Transduction 01:49:50 Anesthesia and Consciousness: The Microtubule Connection 01:55:36 Microtubules: The Mechanism Behind Consciousness? 02:01:42 Quantum Effects and Consciousness 02:09:51 The Role of Microtubules in Light Emission and Consciousness 02:12:37 Exploring Spirituality and Science 02:17:10 Community and Collaboration in Scientific Inquiry

Seriah, the host of the excellent show "Where Did the Road Go", joins us this week for a swapcast conversation about all the topics we're interested in. We talk UFOs, ancient civilizations, pyramids, Gobekli Tepe and Derenkuyu. We throw in some scifi discussion as well for good measure. You can find Seriah's podcast here: https://wheredidtheroadgo.com/     Join us, Ben from UnchartedX, Adam Young, and Karoly Poka for an afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York where we will peruse their collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, then we will move to the Explorer's Club for dinner and presentations from us and Ben! https://eveningattheexplorersclub.eventbrite.com/ Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 03:06 Exploring UFOs and the Unknown 05:52 The Nature of Alien Encounters 08:53 Consciousness and Perception in the Paranormal 12:02 The Absurdity of Encounters 14:57 Sci-Fi Inspirations and Cultural Reflections 24:07 Skepticism Towards New Discoveries 25:49 Exploring Promising Technologies 28:01 Debating the Validity of Claims 30:00 Understanding the Water Table Dynamics 32:00 Unraveling the Mysteries of the Giza Plateau 34:56 Investigating the Sphinx's Secrets 39:00 Diving into Ancient Wonders 43:59 Connecting Cultures: Egypt and Turkey 50:00 The Enigmatic Sabians and Their Legacy 54:02 The Origins of Megalithic Structures 57:43 Gobekli Tepe: A Turning Point in Archaeology 01:02:38 The Evolution of Tools and Techniques 01:10:12 Dating Gobekli Tepe: Challenges and Discoveries 01:21:14 The Purpose and Symbolism of Gobekli Tepe 01:29:31 Future of Archaeological Research

We start off with some good old spaceweather news, which leads into a discussion of the earth's rapidly weakening magnetic field and the possibility of a polarity flip. We then move on to some discussion of further observations on the construction of pyramids and new things we learned in our recent trip in Egypt. In the second half of the show, we talk about the amazing cart ruts we visited in the Phrygian Valley in Turkey. We show lots of pictures and video, and discuss and discard multiple hypotheses on what they are and how they were formed.   Join us, Ben from UnchartedX, Adam Young, and Karoly Poka for an afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York where we will peruse their collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, then we will move to the Explorer's Club for dinner and presentations from us and Ben! https://eveningattheexplorersclub.eventbrite.com/ Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Brothers of the Serpent 02:01 Space Weather News 05:32 Earth's Magnetic Field Dynamics 10:05 Geomagnetic Excursions and Their Implications 15:49 Magnetic Field Weakening and Its Consequences 20:08 Mars, Venus, and Planetary Magnetic Fields 24:22 Life on Other Planets: The Case of Europa 28:08 Life in Extreme Environments 29:51 Theoretical Life Forms and Energy 31:21 Science Fiction Inspirations 33:35 Podcast Reflections and Communication Barriers 34:35 Debating Ancient Structures 37:43 Pyramid Construction Insights 39:20 The Anatomy of Pyramids 42:30 Theories on Pyramid Design 50:30 Mythology and Historical Interpretation 58:24 Exploring the Met and Event Details 59:08 The Mystery of Cart Ruts 01:01:03 Colonial Cart Ruts: A Historical Perspective 01:03:20 Investigating Turkish Cart Ruts 01:06:03 Analyzing the Characteristics of Ruts 01:09:12 Theories on Rut Formation 01:12:32 Erosion and Its Impact on Ruts 01:15:58 The Case for Hand-Carved Ruts 01:19:20 Challenging Conventional Explanations 01:27:59 Concluding Thoughts on Cart Ruts 01:29:25 Exploring the Mechanics of Ruts 01:36:00 Drone Footage Insights 01:43:11 The Mystery of Disappearing Ruts 01:50:06 Theories and Speculations on Cart Ruts

We actually recorded this just before we left for Egypt in March this year; it's been in the hopper for a while! Dan Friday, a Native American craftsman and professional glassmaker, joins us to talk about his fascination with glass artifacts of ancient Egypt. Dan was with us on one of our Egypt tours a few years ago, and shared some of his fascination with us at the time. Along with glassmaking and ancient glass, we also discuss the egyptian vases, the fascinating topic of the Rupert's Drop, connections between ancient mythologies, and much more.   Join us, Ben from UnchartedX, Adam Young, and Karoly Poka for an afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York where we will peruse their collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, then we will move to the Explorer's Club for dinner and presentations from us and Ben! https://eveningattheexplorersclub.eventbrite.com/ Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Glass Making and Artistry 05:56 Historical Significance of Glass in Egypt 11:56 Precision in Ancient Glass Artifacts 18:01 Vibration and Polishing Techniques in Glass Making 27:01 Exploring Ancient Glass and Polishing Techniques 29:36 Precision in Ancient Vase Production 30:28 The Art of Glass Annealing 32:00 Vibrations and Stone Cutting Theories 33:37 Understanding Rupert's Drop and Internal Stress 36:54 The Fragility of Glass and Its Applications 39:03 Machinery and Tools for Glass and Stone Work 42:24 The Complexity of Stone Cutting in Peru 46:53 The Aesthetic and Functional Aspects of Ancient Stones 52:19 Exploring Ancient Civilizations and Shared Histories 54:28 The Importance of Human Connection and Education 56:57 Experiencing the Mystique of the King's Chamber 01:00:26 The Enigma of Ancient Structures and Their Builders 01:03:09 Mysteries of Peru and the Anunnaki 01:06:50 Theories on Ancient Construction Techniques 01:10:01 Unexplained Phenomena and Ancient Technologies 01:15:10 Cultural Myths and Their Significance 01:22:16 Cultural Narratives and Flood Myths 01:24:51 Art as a Reflection of Heritage 01:27:26 The Process of Glassblowing and Artistic Creation 01:32:27 Exploring the Intersection of Tradition and Modernity 01:39:02 Symmetry in Art: A Deeper Look 01:48:01 Ancient Engineering and Mythology 01:49:19 Exploring Ancient Materials and Techniques 01:51:11 Advancements in Archaeological Projects 01:53:32 Controversies in Archaeological Preservation 01:54:52 Debates on Excavation Practices 01:56:50 The Future of Archaeological Discoveries 02:00:06 Diving into Underwater Archaeology 02:02:34 The Importance of Shared History 02:06:15 Repatriation and Cultural Heritage 02:09:25 Evolving Perspectives in Egyptology

We are joined by Marc Young to discuss the Khafre Scans, the credibility of the conclusions from the scan data, and the future of this type of technology if it is viable. In the second half of the show, we talk about Marc's encounters with fraud in academia, and the problems with the peer review system.   We are going to Peru in October of 2025!! Sign up now and join us, Ben from UnchartedX, and Yousef Aywan from the Khemet School on an epic journey through the highlands of Peru: https://unchartedx.com/2025peru2/ Join us, Ben from UnchartedX, Adam Young, and Karoly Poka for an afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York where we will peruse their collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, then we will move to the Explorer's Club for dinner and presentations from us and Ben! https://eveningattheexplorersclub.eventbrite.com/   Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Geophysical Archaeology 01:30 Understanding Synthetic Aperture Radar Technology 04:59 Applications of SAR in Archaeology 08:49 Challenges in Validating Geophysical Data 12:00 Exploring Potential Sites for Scanning 16:00 Natural Features and Geological Considerations 20:02 Interpreting Geophysical Data and Findings 24:58 The Role of Water in Archaeological Structures 26:37 Exploring Ancient Structures and Water Tables 29:19 Theories of Ancient Civilizations and Doomsday Bunkers 30:47 Geological Insights and Ancient Engineering 34:24 Hydraulic Systems and Water Management in Ancient Egypt 36:56 Data Interpretation and the Search for Hidden Structures 39:20 Skepticism and Media Representation of Scientific Findings 46:31 The Challenges of Peer Review and Data Release 54:37 Skepticism and Scientific Methodology 01:02:31 The Sun et al. Paper and Its Controversies 01:20:42 Investigating Scientific Fraud 01:23:05 The Consequences of Whistleblowing 01:27:10 The Integrity of Scientific Research 01:29:49 The Role of Money in Science 01:33:04 The Challenges of Peer Review 01:38:59 Corruption and Conspiracy in Academia 01:48:01 The Future of Scientific Publishing 01:58:24 The Intersection of Science and Political Narratives 02:01:15 Conspiracies in the Scientific Community 02:04:49 The Evolution of Skepticism in Alternative History 02:09:31 The Journey from Speculation to Scientific Inquiry 02:12:55 Future Endeavors and Academic Integrity 02:16:51 The State of Science and Integrity in Research

This was a fun discussion! Back in the tangent cube at last, we cover some of the highlights of our long trip through Egypt and Turkey, from Cappadocia and Derenkuyu to Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe, the Pyramids and the Osirieon, ancient tools and lost vaults of knowledge. We talk about the mythology connected with the structures, and focus a lot of time on the Osiris Myth. Thank you all for your patience as we travel, and your continued support! We are going to Peru in October of 2025!! Sign up now and join us, Ben from UnchartedX, and Yousef Aywan from the Khemet School on an epic journey through the highlands of Peru: https://unchartedx.com/2025peru2/ Join us, Ben from UnchartedX, Adam Young, and Karoly Poka for an afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York where we will peruse their collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, then we will move to the Explorer's Club for dinner and presentations from us and Ben! https://eveningattheexplorersclub.eventbrite.com/   Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros   Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Reflections on the Journey 02:53 Exploring Cappadocia's Underground Cities 05:42 The Role of Special Permissions in Archaeology 08:51 Airflow and Structural Integrity of Ancient Tunnels 11:39 Connections to Ancient Myths and Stories 14:45 The Evolution of Gobekli Tepe's Structures 22:02 Symbolism of the Lion's Gate and Sphinxes 26:52 Samson, Gilgamesh, and the Cycle of Civilizations 33:35 The Significance of Hair and Statues in Ancient Egypt 45:36 Exploring Ancient Symbolism and Mythology 47:06 The Osiris Myth: Variations and Interpretations 49:40 Experiencing the Osirian: Personal Reflections 51:32 Architectural Insights: The Construction Techniques of Ancient Egypt 54:38 Theories on Ancient Tools and Techniques 57:41 The Connection Between the Temple and the Osirieon 01:00:21 Excavation Insights: The History of the Osirieon 01:02:56 The Alignment and Purpose of Ancient Structures 01:06:26 The Osiris Myth: A Foundation of Civilization 01:25:06 The Evolution of Myths and Civilizations 01:27:15 The Eye of Horus and Lunar Symbolism 01:29:26 The Sabians: Pilgrims of Knowledge 01:31:46 Hermeticism and Ancient Astronomers 01:35:08 Exploring Gobekli Tepe and Its Mysteries 01:39:02 Lithics and Their Connection to Ancient Cultures 01:42:57 Contrasting Technologies: Lithics vs. Megaliths 01:48:22 The Evolution of Craftsmanship in Ancient Civilizations 02:01:17 Midden Accumulation and Cultural Practices 02:05:48 Future Discoveries in Neolithic Archaeology