Topic: Vultures

In September 2023, archaeologists announced the discovery of a 7.5-foot-tall seated human statue at Karahan Tepe, which is now considered the oldest 3D human statue ever found. The figure is depicted holding its phallus and features detailed ribs and a potential helmet or unique hairstyle. Other finds in the new enclosure include a vulture statue and a polished stone plate, further expanding the known scale of the site.

Scientists have proposed that the meat shower was caused by a flock of vultures simultaneously vomiting while in flight, a theory met with skepticism. Alternative explanations include "star jelly" or the existence of translucent, amoeba-like creatures living in the upper atmosphere. The discussion also touches on the concept of portation, where objects manifest or drop out of the air due to spatial distortions.

Lupa Greenwolf shares her current projects, including The Tarot of Bones and an upcoming book titled Vulture Culture 101. The new book serves as a guide for people interested in collecting and processing hides and bones, covering legalities and ethical considerations. An Indiegogo campaign for the project is announced for February 6th, with further information available at her primary website.

The practice of excarnation—leaving corpses to be defleshed by birds of prey—is discussed as a primary function of Gobekli Tepe. White points to Pillar 43's depiction of a vulture and a headless corpse as evidence of the site's role in funerary shamanism. He also notes that the hill was a source of flint for hunting weapons before the temples were built, reinforcing its connection to a "hunting spirit."

Ellen Brown compares the economic outcomes of countries that resisted international banking demands versus those that accepted austerity. Iceland is highlighted for refusing to pay foreign debts and emerging stronger, while Greece suffered under the Troika's mandates. The segment also covers Argentina's struggle against "vulture funds" that purchased debt for pennies and are now attempting to force the country into bankruptcy to seize assets like Patagonia.