Topic: Ancient History

Ancient History comes up in 18 chapters across 18 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from August 2012 to August 2026.

August 2012 August 2026

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Ancient cultures may have constructed pyramids and megaliths as "litmus flags" to warn future generations about recurring cataclysmic cycles. By placing structures with soft casing stones at specific elevations, the builders created a permanent record of how high the water rises during state two shifts. This perspective suggests that the global proliferation of similar structures was a coordinated effort to preserve survival knowledge rather than a display of vanity or the construction of burial tombs.

Free Plus Show: Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Giza Death Star Revisited, Plasma Physics, & The Demon In The Ekur
• 4:35 - 7:31

Free Plus Show: Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Giza Death Star Revisited, Plasma Physics, & The Demon In The Ekur

Joseph P. Farrell, The Giza Death Star Revisited

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell returns to the program to discuss his latest book, The Giza Death Star Revisited, which consolidates and updates his original trilogy published in 2002. The discussion frames the Great Pyramid of Giza not as a tomb or a power plant, but as a sophisticated ancient weapon. Farrell’s extensive bibliography covering Nazi international networks, financial alchemy, and secret physics serves as the background for this eighth appearance on the show.

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Dr. DC Ammon Hillman | Sex, Drugs, Jesus, & Snake Venom Assassins Of Antiquity
• 0:03 - 3:56

Dr. DC Ammon Hillman | Sex, Drugs, Jesus, & Snake Venom Assassins Of Antiquity

Dr. Amon Hillman, Ancient Drug Use and Academic Taboos

Dr. Amon Hillman, a scholar with a PhD in Classics and a background in Bacteriology, joins the program to discuss suppressed historical narratives regarding drug use and institutional child abuse in antiquity. The introduction highlights Hillman's critical view of academia, where established reputations often prevent the correction of the historical record even when faced with new evidence. Hillman's work focuses on reinserting taboo subjects into the study of ancient Greece, Rome, and biblical history.

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Walter Bosley | Ingersoll Lockwood, The Lost Future, & Predictive Media
• 1:12:04 - 1:17:25

Walter Bosley | Ingersoll Lockwood, The Lost Future, & Predictive Media

Listener Feedback, Matthew LaCroix and Unity Consciousness

The host addresses listener feedback regarding a previous guest, Matthew LaCroix, defending his expertise in ancient history despite some negative ratings. He discusses the broader themes of a "hidden hand" of psychopathic elites and the potential for "unity consciousness" to eventually overcome these control systems. The host expresses a cautious optimism about the long-term future of humanity while acknowledging the current era of suppression.

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Giza Death Star Revisited, Plasma Physics, & The Demon In The Ekur
• 0:03 - 3:56

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Giza Death Star Revisited, Plasma Physics, & The Demon In The Ekur

Joseph P. Farrell, Giza Death Star Revisited and Ancient Weaponry

Greg Carlwood introduces returning guest Dr. Joseph P. Farrell to discuss his latest book, The Giza Death Star Revisited. The conversation establishes the premise that the Great Pyramid of Giza was not a tomb or a temple, but a sophisticated ancient weapon. Farrell explains that this new volume consolidates and updates his original trilogy released in 2002 with new research and a clearer focus on the weapon hypothesis.

Matthew LaCroix | Suppressed History, Anunnaki Engineering, & The Eagle/Serpent Divide
• 0:00 - 2:46

Matthew LaCroix | Suppressed History, Anunnaki Engineering, & The Eagle/Serpent Divide

Reality Control, Ancient Secrets, and Human Consciousness

Greg Carlwood introduces the podcast by questioning the degree of control exerted over human reality and the suppression of exotic energy sources. The discussion highlights how media maintains a state of fear and anxiety, potentially masking a simulation similar to the Truman Show. Carlwood posits that ancient civilizations left behind answers regarding consciousness and human origins that modern systems work to keep hidden.

Jared Murphy | Advanced Ancestors, Hidden History, & Megalithic Mysteries
• 1:27 - 4:49

Jared Murphy | Advanced Ancestors, Hidden History, & Megalithic Mysteries

Jared Murphy, It's Not Aliens Worse It's Us

Jared Murphy joins the program to discuss his book, "It's Not Aliens Worse It's Us," which argues that unexplained ancient phenomena are the work of advanced humans rather than extraterrestrials. The discussion posits that a lost lineage of highly advanced humans may have lived alongside modern humanity, hidden by a nefarious elite and historical amnesia.

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Richard Dolan | The UFO Disclosure Drip, Alien Contact, & The National Security State
• 9:11 - 12:50

Richard Dolan | The UFO Disclosure Drip, Alien Contact, & The National Security State

Geopolitical Knowledge Gaps in UFO Research

Richard Dolan criticizes the lack of historical and geopolitical knowledge among many UFO researchers, arguing that understanding international power structures is essential to the field. He emphasizes the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach that includes ancient history and even the study of magic, citing Gordon White as a rare example of a researcher with diverse expertise. The conversation suggests that without this context, researchers miss how governments and intelligence agencies actually manage high-level secrets.

Ben Davidson | Pole Shifts, Space Weather, Earth Changes, & The CIA
• 48:24 - 51:20

Ben Davidson | Pole Shifts, Space Weather, Earth Changes, & The CIA

Recurrent Micro-Nova Cycles and Ancient Solar Myths

The theory of the sun as a recurrent micro-nova star is presented, suggesting it undergoes a massive discharge every 12,000 years. Davidson explains that modern astronomy recognizes several recurrent novae in the Milky Way and that the sun likely follows a similar long-period cycle. This cycle aligns with ancient myths from various cultures that describe the sun "standing still" or changing color during periods of global upheaval.

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Brendon Marotta | American Circumcision, Intactivism, & The Hidden Truth
• 17:18 - 20:32

Brendon Marotta | American Circumcision, Intactivism, & The Hidden Truth

Historical Evolution of Circumcision from Ancient Israel to Rome

The practice of circumcision evolved significantly from the biblical era to the modern day. Originally, only the "rich band" at the tip was removed, but during the Hellenistic period, Jewish leaders radicalized the procedure to prevent men from passing as Romans in nude athletic events. This shift ensured a permanent physical distinction that could not be easily hidden or reversed.

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David Mathisen | West Point Entities & Star Myths
• 1:14 - 3:45

David Mathisen | West Point Entities & Star Myths

David Mathison, Star Myths of the World and the Bible

David Mathison returns to the program to discuss his extensive research into the celestial foundations of ancient mythology and religious texts. The introduction highlights Mathison's transition from a literalist biblical perspective to an esoteric understanding of star-based symbolism. His multi-volume series, Star Myths of the World, is presented as a systematic guide to interpreting the forgotten language of the heavens found in the Bible and Greek myths.

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Josh Reeves | Scientology & The Hollywood Machine
• 50:34 - 53:06

Josh Reeves | Scientology & The Hollywood Machine

Ancient Aliens, Global Agenda and Reincarnation Contracts

Reeves critiques the "Ancient Aliens" television series as a controlled rollout of disinformation designed to support a global control agenda. He highlights Scientology's "billion-year contracts" as evidence of their belief in the transmigration of souls and successive incarnations. He argues that Hubbard’s work for the government and his personal occult interests merged to create a system that maintains the status quo of disinformation regarding human origins.

Melinda Leslie | Alien Abductions, Milabs, & Their Eerie Corporate Connections
• 10:04 - 14:51

Melinda Leslie | Alien Abductions, Milabs, & Their Eerie Corporate Connections

Abduction Memory, Personal History and Ancient Aliens Connection

Melinda Leslie shares her personal discovery of lifelong alien abductions in 1989 and the subsequent realization that her father was also involved. She discusses the psychological defense mechanisms that cause the brain to block traumatic memories, necessitating regression therapy for many experiencers. The segment also references the historical context of elite and military involvement in these phenomena as explored on the television show Ancient Aliens.

Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment
• 5:12 - 6:54

Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment

Ancient Rituals, Early Human Behavioral Manipulation History

Marie D. Jones asserts that human attempts to manipulate and control the thoughts of others date back to the earliest primitive societies. Written history shows evidence of these practices through ancient rituals designed to appease deities or enforce social structures. The discussion explores how these early traditions served as the foundation for organized behavioral control.

THC 95: Gian Quasar | The Bermuda Triangle, Bimini Road, & The Aquatic Bigfoot
• 48:18 - 50:41

THC 95: Gian Quasar | The Bermuda Triangle, Bimini Road, & The Aquatic Bigfoot

Future Craft Speculation, Ancient Aliens, Underwater Tracks

The discussion touches on speculative theories regarding wormholes and future crafts appearing in the past. Quasar mentions his appearance on the History Channel's "Ancient Aliens" and notes physical evidence of strange, high-speed underwater tracks found on shallow Bahama banks.

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THC 91: Michael Cremo | Alternative History, Ancient Technology, & Forbidden Archaeology
• 24:37 - 26:05

THC 91: Michael Cremo | Alternative History, Ancient Technology, & Forbidden Archaeology

Ancient Aliens, Multi-Level Cosmos, and Subtle Realms

Reflecting on his appearances on the History Channel's "Ancient Aliens," Michael Cremo argues that the existence of extraterrestrials does not preclude the existence of higher spiritual beings. He posits a multi-level cosmos where different entities occupy various planes of reality, ranging from dense physical matter to subtle energetic realms. This framework allows for both technological "aliens" and traditional "gods" to coexist within the same universal structure.

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THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon
• 51:02 - 53:10

THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon

Reverse Engineering Lunar Artifacts, Hidden Human History

The guest speculates that NASA may have brought back lunar artifacts for reverse engineering programs. He suggests the ruins on the Moon and Mars point to a forgotten chapter of human history involving advanced civilizations and potential interplanetary wars. Barra argues that mainstream history is "BS" and calls for a re-evaluation of human origins.

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THC 28: Philip Coppens | The Ancient Alien Question
• 0:04 - 4:58

THC 28: Philip Coppens | The Ancient Alien Question

Philip Coppens, Ancient Aliens Television Success

Philip Coppens discusses the global popularity of the History Channel series Ancient Aliens, noting that an estimated 100 million people have viewed episodes from the first two seasons. He recounts personal anecdotes of being recognized by security guards and taxi drivers in Las Vegas due to his distinctive voice. Coppens argues that the show's success stems from moving away from traditional "expert vs. expert" formats to a viewer-centric approach that presents evidence for individual interpretation.