Topic: Ruins

Ruins comes up in 12 chapters across 11 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from January 2013 to April 2026.

January 2013 April 2026

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Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
• 1:11:15 - 1:14:40

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology

Sunken City of Cuba and Academic Grant Money

The discussion turns to underwater ruins, specifically the sunken city off the coast of Cuba, which features structures resembling pyramids and squares. The host contrasts these definitive structures with the more ambiguous Bimini Road. He criticizes the Western archaeological industry for ignoring such evidence to maintain a "chorus line" of career researchers who rely on micro-discoveries to secure grant money.

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Analog | The Accidental Awakening, Anomalous America, & Pyramid Bunkers
• 30:27 - 35:39

Analog | The Accidental Awakening, Anomalous America, & Pyramid Bunkers

Buried Cities, Multi-Layered Civilizations in Mexico

Research into Mayan ruins in the Yucatan reveals evidence of at least four distinct cities buried directly beneath one another. Similar multi-layered urban structures are noted in Constantinople and various locations across Italy and the American Southwest. These findings suggest a cyclical history where civilizations are repeatedly "reset" by cataclysms, with new societies building directly on top of the rubble of their predecessors.

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Analog | Old World Anomalies, The Hoover Dam, & The Petrified Past
• 41:27 - 45:18

Analog | Old World Anomalies, The Hoover Dam, & The Petrified Past

Tropical Valleys and Hidden Prehistoric Villages in Alaska

Analog reads from several historical articles detailing tropical anomalies in Alaska, including a 1924 report of a "broad valley" with mammoth trees and wildflowers kept warm by subterranean fires. Another 1938 article explains how specific flower species are used to locate hundreds of prehistoric villages buried underground. A 1906 report describes a frozen city in Alaska featuring mosques, towers, and petrified structures.

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Richard C. Hoagland | UFO Shoot-downs, NASA Rituals, & Moon Ruins Confirmed
• 12:41 - 16:01

Richard C. Hoagland | UFO Shoot-downs, NASA Rituals, & Moon Ruins Confirmed

Extraterrestrial Archaeology and Ancient Human History

Evidence from various international space missions suggests that human civilization may be significantly older than the 6,000-year timeline established by Sumerian history. High-resolution imagery from Mars and the Moon indicates the presence of ancient ruins and intelligently designed artifacts. These findings support a model of a high-technology human species existing in the solar system for hundreds of thousands of years.

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Dr. Michael Salla | Antarctica’s Hidden History, Nazi UFOs, & Inner Earth Extraterrestrials
• 26:42 - 28:57

Dr. Michael Salla | Antarctica’s Hidden History, Nazi UFOs, & Inner Earth Extraterrestrials

Lake Vostok Anomaly, Raytheon Corporation, and Flash-Frozen Cities

A massive magnetic anomaly measuring 50 miles in diameter was discovered at Lake Vostok, displaying characteristics of a metallic city structure. In the early 2000s, the Raytheon Corporation reportedly sent teams to investigate the site under a National Science Foundation contract, with some personnel allegedly falling ill. Rumors and insider reports suggest the discovery of multiple flash-frozen settlements and advanced ancient technologies preserved beneath the ice.

J.M. DeBord | Dream Interpretation, Symbolism & The Subconscious
• 1:10:42 - 1:16:21

J.M. DeBord | Dream Interpretation, Symbolism & The Subconscious

July 2017 Recap, Tulum Honeymoon and Future Guests

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on his July 2017 wedding and honeymoon in Tulum, Mexico, featuring snorkeling in cenotes and visiting Mayan ruins. He mentions hosting Gordon White and teases an upcoming "dark" episode with recurring guest Tracy Twyman. Carlwood also notes the strange prevalence of abduction dreams among his close friends, highlighting the overlap between personal anecdotes and the show's themes.

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History
• 5:11 - 8:15

Sylvie Ivanova | Mysterious Megaliths & Hidden History

Ancient Rock-Cut Roads and Vehicle Tracks in Italy

Sylvie Ivanova describes her recent field research in the region north of Rome, Italy, where she observed thousands of undocumented rock-cut ruins. She notes that many modern roads are built directly on top of ancient infrastructure, including structures that resemble large garages or train tunnels. Similar track markings have been identified in a belt stretching from Portugal to China and recently in Turkey.

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Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment
• 1:07:32 - 1:08:52

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

Capitalist Mind Control, Financial Ruin and Rat Race

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on how the capitalist system acts as a form of religion and mind control, with people structuring their lives around bank account scores. He discusses the precarious nature of modern life, where many are one accident away from financial ruin. Carlwood critiques the lack of public consideration for alternatives to the "dog-eat-dog" economic structure.

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THC 92: Plato, Atlantis, & Earth Crust Displacement w/ Rand Flem-Ath
• 26:10 - 27:55

THC 92: Plato, Atlantis, & Earth Crust Displacement w/ Rand Flem-Ath

Preservation of Ruins Beneath the Antarctic Ice

Flem-Ath speculates on the possibility of finding physical ruins in Antarctica. He explains that while the weight and movement of flowing ice rivers typically grind structures down, remnants might be preserved in the "eddies" of mountain ranges where snowfall was less intense. He suggests these specific geological areas are the most likely candidates for future archaeological discovery.

THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon
• 20:21 - 22:43

THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon

Ancient Alien Structures, Lunar Pyramids and Atlantean Origins

The guest argues that finding artificial structures on the Moon or Mars would definitively prove the ancient alien hypothesis. He suggests some lunar ruins might actually belong to an advanced "Atlantean" human civilization due to their familiar engineering principles. He distinguishes these ancient, battered ruins from the active secret bases alleged by figures like John Lear.

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THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon
• 25:48 - 27:52

THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon

Lunar Architecture, Flying Saucer Hangar and NASA Tampering

Evidence of complex architecture on the lunar surface is discussed, including roads, bridges, and mechanical pipelines in the Copernicus and Tycho craters. Barra claims to have identified a flying saucer inside a carved hangar on a mountain side. He asserts that while NASA tampers with images, the sheer volume of architectural substructure makes a total cover-up impossible.

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THC 40: Walter Bosley | Disneyland’s Hidden Magic
• 7:10 - 9:43

THC 40: Walter Bosley | Disneyland’s Hidden Magic

Planetary Grid, Telluric Currents and Ancient Ruins

The concept of a planetary energy grid, often referred to as ley lines or telluric currents, is explored as a reason for specific site selections. While latitude 33 offers practical temperate climates for agriculture, it is also argued to be a high-energy zone used by ancient builders. The presence of ruins and structures at these grid cross-sections suggests that ancient civilizations possessed a more overt understanding of harnessing earth energy.

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