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November 5, 2011
Legends and Evidence of Ancient Astronauts Explored on The Paracast
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You Can Now Order The Official Paracast T-Shirt: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and a collection of other specially customized merchandise. To get your T-Shirt now featuring our brand new logo, just pay a visit to our online store at http://store.theparacast.com/ to select your size and place your order. We now also offer a lineup of other premium merchandise featuring The Paracast logo.
Sunday, November 6, 2011: The Paracast covers a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions across the planet.
Set Up: The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Gene Steinberg, co-host Christopher O'Brien, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories of the history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
This Week's Episode: Gene and Chris explore the amazing legends of ancient astronauts with Philip Coppens, author of "The Ancient Alien Question: A New Inquiry Into the Existence, Evidence, and Influence of Ancient Visitors." Did extraterrestrials visit Earth in our early history, and perhaps influence the development of human civilizations?
Christopher O'Brien's Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com/
Philip Coppens Site: http://www.philipcoppens.com/
Coming November 13: Gene and Chris present long-time paranormal author and researcher Jeff Danelek, author of a number of books that include "The Great Airship of 1897: A Provocative Look at the Most Mysterious Aviation Event in History (Popular Beliefs Controversial)." Were those early UFO reports the result of balloons, dirigibles, or something totally unknown?
Christopher O'Brien's Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com/
Reminder: Reminder: Don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal: https://www.theparacast.com/forum/. And stay tuned for a major, social network friendly, forum update, coming real soon now.
ET or Advanced Civilizations
By Gene Steinberg
When the talk turns to ET as the source behind the UFO mystery, the next logical question is how long they’ve been here, and that requires that you make a number of assumptions beyond the basic theory that they are here at all.
If you assume that UFOs were first observed during or after World War II, perhaps in 1947, then the alien visitation is recent. But there are reports that indicate the presence of strange objects in our sky over a period of centuries, perhaps dating back to the dawn of history. Some are willing to attribute the strange celestial events in the Bible to early encounters by humans with extraterrestrials.
Now there have been a number of books that attempt to demonstrate the presence of aliens, so-called “ancient astronauts,” that made a major impact in our early history. Most of you have heard or read about those popular books from author Eric Von Daniken, but he is a latecomer to such lore.
In the early 1950s, author Desmond Leslie was making similar claims, but much of what he wrote was ignored, mostly because the second part of the book he co-authored, “Flying Saucers Have Landed,” contained claims from the other author, George Adamski, of meeting ET in the California desert.
Leslie’s successors, such as Brinsley Le Poer Trench (a British Earl) and, later, Von Daniken, continued to explore the possibilities, using ancient lore, relics and the mysteries of the construction of the Great Pyramid as examples of the presence of advanced beings.
An interesting variant of ancient astronaut came in a series of articles, first published in Jim Moseley’s original Saucer News, entitled “Extraterrestrialism as an Historical Doctrine,” from Y.N. Ibn A’haron. Later identified as Yonah Fortner, a linguist and scholar, these articles were distinguished by their dense prose, making for a difficult read. But it’s clear Fortner was one of the early researchers of such lore, one who largely dismissed the better known authors as being ignorant of the facts, or failing to do proper research.
One assumption made in such theories is that any evidence of a possible advanced technology must indicate ET’s presence, that humans in ancient times could not have possibly have been more advanced than we are.
But what if there were one or more advanced civilizations that no longer exist? What about 10,000 or 20,000 years ago? Was Plato’s description of Atlantis fanciful, as some claim, or a historical record describing an island where lived humans who made huge advancements in their culture and technology. But, “in a single day and night of misfortune,” Atlantis sank into the ocean, becoming the stuff of legend.
Although efforts have been made to locate remnants of this “historical Atlantis,” success has been elusive. As much as some people might claim that such evidence exists, the smoking gun has yet to be discovered.
Now imagine if our present-day civilization was somehow destroyed as the result of some world wide cataclysm, perhaps the result of the crash of an asteroid. Consider that a small number of humans, mostly residing in a few isolated islands, survive this Armageddon, struggling to eke out a primitive existence without the accouterments of modern civilization. There are no personal computers, iPhones or iPads, or other electronic gadgets with which to record documents describing the catastrophe, human history, and the daily trials and tribulations just to stay alive.
Ten thousand years pass. Beyond oral or possibly written retellings of our heritage, what evidence might exist of 21st century humankind? How much of our technology would still exist? Would it be buried beneath the surface, or just lost in the ravages of time?
And what of the legends of our existence, that of an advanced civilization that vanished as the result of a global disaster? How would our descendants treat such claims, or would they simply dismiss them as being tall tales, without a shred of evidence?
More to the point, if there is evidence of technology that is “out of time” in our past, must we assume that ET brought that technology here? No, I do not pretend to have any answers.
Either way, we have tantalizing bits of evidence. We have the writings of our forebears who talked of amazing beings performing amazing things. But who or what they were may remain claims without evidence. And, no, such claims do not necessarily reflect on the validity of our religious beliefs. I’m restricting this commentary to stories of physical beings, who either came from here, or from elsewhere.
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November 5, 2011
Legends and Evidence of Ancient Astronauts Explored on The Paracast
Special Announcement: The Paracast is heard Sundays from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM (Central Time) on the GCN radio network.
Here's How You Can Help The Paracast: Although ads help cover a small part of our expenses, the income they produce is never enough. Also, we do not receive any revenue from the ads placed on the show by our network or local stations. So we hope you're able to help fill the gap if you can to help us cover increasing server costs and other expenses -- or perhaps provide a little extra cash for lunch. No contribution is too small (or too large
. We have a Donate link on our home page, below the logo and audio player. There's also a Donate link on our forums, right below our logo. Or just send your PayPal donation direct to sales (at) theparacast (dot) com.Attention U.S. Listeners: Help Us Bring The Paracast to Your City! Last summer, The Paracast joined the GCN radio network. This represented a huge step in bringing our show to a larger, mainstream audience. But we need your help to add additional affiliates to our growing network. Please ask one of your local talk stations if they are interested in carrying The Paracast. Feel free to contact us directly with the names of programming people we might be able to contact on your behalf. We can't do this alone, and if you succeed in convincing your local station to carry the show, we'll reward you with one of our special T-shirts, and other goodies. With your help, The Paracast can grow into one of the most popular paranormal shows on the planet!
You Can Now Order The Official Paracast T-Shirt: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and a collection of other specially customized merchandise. To get your T-Shirt now featuring our brand new logo, just pay a visit to our online store at http://store.theparacast.com/ to select your size and place your order. We now also offer a lineup of other premium merchandise featuring The Paracast logo.
Sunday, November 6, 2011: The Paracast covers a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions across the planet.
Set Up: The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Gene Steinberg, co-host Christopher O'Brien, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories of the history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
This Week's Episode: Gene and Chris explore the amazing legends of ancient astronauts with Philip Coppens, author of "The Ancient Alien Question: A New Inquiry Into the Existence, Evidence, and Influence of Ancient Visitors." Did extraterrestrials visit Earth in our early history, and perhaps influence the development of human civilizations?
Christopher O'Brien's Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com/
Philip Coppens Site: http://www.philipcoppens.com/
Coming November 13: Gene and Chris present long-time paranormal author and researcher Jeff Danelek, author of a number of books that include "The Great Airship of 1897: A Provocative Look at the Most Mysterious Aviation Event in History (Popular Beliefs Controversial)." Were those early UFO reports the result of balloons, dirigibles, or something totally unknown?
Christopher O'Brien's Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com/
Reminder: Reminder: Don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal: https://www.theparacast.com/forum/. And stay tuned for a major, social network friendly, forum update, coming real soon now.
ET or Advanced Civilizations
By Gene Steinberg
When the talk turns to ET as the source behind the UFO mystery, the next logical question is how long they’ve been here, and that requires that you make a number of assumptions beyond the basic theory that they are here at all.
If you assume that UFOs were first observed during or after World War II, perhaps in 1947, then the alien visitation is recent. But there are reports that indicate the presence of strange objects in our sky over a period of centuries, perhaps dating back to the dawn of history. Some are willing to attribute the strange celestial events in the Bible to early encounters by humans with extraterrestrials.
Now there have been a number of books that attempt to demonstrate the presence of aliens, so-called “ancient astronauts,” that made a major impact in our early history. Most of you have heard or read about those popular books from author Eric Von Daniken, but he is a latecomer to such lore.
In the early 1950s, author Desmond Leslie was making similar claims, but much of what he wrote was ignored, mostly because the second part of the book he co-authored, “Flying Saucers Have Landed,” contained claims from the other author, George Adamski, of meeting ET in the California desert.
Leslie’s successors, such as Brinsley Le Poer Trench (a British Earl) and, later, Von Daniken, continued to explore the possibilities, using ancient lore, relics and the mysteries of the construction of the Great Pyramid as examples of the presence of advanced beings.
An interesting variant of ancient astronaut came in a series of articles, first published in Jim Moseley’s original Saucer News, entitled “Extraterrestrialism as an Historical Doctrine,” from Y.N. Ibn A’haron. Later identified as Yonah Fortner, a linguist and scholar, these articles were distinguished by their dense prose, making for a difficult read. But it’s clear Fortner was one of the early researchers of such lore, one who largely dismissed the better known authors as being ignorant of the facts, or failing to do proper research.
One assumption made in such theories is that any evidence of a possible advanced technology must indicate ET’s presence, that humans in ancient times could not have possibly have been more advanced than we are.
But what if there were one or more advanced civilizations that no longer exist? What about 10,000 or 20,000 years ago? Was Plato’s description of Atlantis fanciful, as some claim, or a historical record describing an island where lived humans who made huge advancements in their culture and technology. But, “in a single day and night of misfortune,” Atlantis sank into the ocean, becoming the stuff of legend.
Although efforts have been made to locate remnants of this “historical Atlantis,” success has been elusive. As much as some people might claim that such evidence exists, the smoking gun has yet to be discovered.
Now imagine if our present-day civilization was somehow destroyed as the result of some world wide cataclysm, perhaps the result of the crash of an asteroid. Consider that a small number of humans, mostly residing in a few isolated islands, survive this Armageddon, struggling to eke out a primitive existence without the accouterments of modern civilization. There are no personal computers, iPhones or iPads, or other electronic gadgets with which to record documents describing the catastrophe, human history, and the daily trials and tribulations just to stay alive.
Ten thousand years pass. Beyond oral or possibly written retellings of our heritage, what evidence might exist of 21st century humankind? How much of our technology would still exist? Would it be buried beneath the surface, or just lost in the ravages of time?
And what of the legends of our existence, that of an advanced civilization that vanished as the result of a global disaster? How would our descendants treat such claims, or would they simply dismiss them as being tall tales, without a shred of evidence?
More to the point, if there is evidence of technology that is “out of time” in our past, must we assume that ET brought that technology here? No, I do not pretend to have any answers.
Either way, we have tantalizing bits of evidence. We have the writings of our forebears who talked of amazing beings performing amazing things. But who or what they were may remain claims without evidence. And, no, such claims do not necessarily reflect on the validity of our religious beliefs. I’m restricting this commentary to stories of physical beings, who either came from here, or from elsewhere.
The Paracast Copyright 1999-2011 Making The Impossible, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy: Your personal information is safe with us. We will positively never give out your name and/or e-mail address to anybody else, and that's a promise!