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Introduces a radical new perspective on the historical foundations of monotheism, based on the enigma of the Copper Scroll of the Essenes.

A reinterpretation of Egyptian and biblical history that shows the Patriarch Joseph and Yuya, a vizier of the eighteenth dynasty king Tuthmosis IV, to be the same person*; Uses detailed evidence from Egyptian, biblical, and Koranic sources to place Exodus in the time of Ramses I*; Sheds new light on the mysterious and sudden rise of monotheism under Yuya's daughter, Queen Tiye, and her son AkhnatenWhen Joseph revealed his identity to his kinsmen who had sold him into slavery, he told them that God had made him ';a father to Pharaoh.

The first book to present the true identity of the mythic figure Merlin Uncovers historical evidence that the legend of Merlin was based on the life of a real man Reveals that Avalon, Merlins final resting place, was an island in the United StatesThe legendary figure Merlin is known throughout the world as the wizard of Camelot who was counselor to King Arthur and helped that monarch create the Round Table.

Presents compelling evidence that civilizations worldwide became warlike and monotheistic after Earth passed through the tail of a comet in 1500 B.

The Earth Chronicles series is based on the premise that mythology is not fanciful but the repository of ancient memories; that the Bible ought to be read literally as a historic/scientific document; and that ancient civilizations--older and greater than assumed--were the product of knowledge brought to Earth by the Anunnaki, "e;Those Who from Heaven to Earth Came.

The Earth Chronicles series, in six voumes, deals with the history and prehistory of Earth and humankind.

Shows that Earth was visited by an extraterrestrial race who bioengineered modern man in its image and taught man how to construct the pyramids Examines the flaws in Darwins theory of evolution and presents startling new evidence of intelligent intervention Reveals the messages coded in the pyramids left by the ancients concerning impending Earth changes at the end of the Mayan calendarFor millennia the development of humanity showed a consistent homogenous pattern.

The most comprehensive reconstruction of the history and fate of the legendary ancient civilization of Atlantis Draws together compelling evidence from geology, astronomy, myths, and ancient texts to prove the existence of Atlantean civilization and its catastrophic end Includes a vivid narrative that re-creates the last days of AtlantisAll human cultures, from classical and biblical to native North and South American, share the myth of an ancient deluge that often coincides with a rain of fire from the heavens.

An in-depth look at the therapeutic and transformative powers of storytelling in Native American and other cultures Explores how to create a healing state of mind using stories Includes healing stories from Native American traditions and other cultures from around the world By the author of the bestselling Coyote MedicineStories are powerful sources of meaning that shape and transform our lives.

Completing our conscious evolution by releasing our collective fear of catastrophes Explains how we are on the cusp of an era of incredible creative growth Shows how we are about to overcome the collective fear caused by ancient catastrophes as we awaken to the memories of our lost prehistory Examines legendary cataclysms and scientific evidence of a highly advanced global culture that disappeared 11,500 years ago In this completely revised and expanded edition of Catastrophobia, bestselling author Barbara Hand Clow explains how we are on the cusp of an age of incredible creative growth made possible by restoring our lost prehistory.

Tools to powerfully write about and manifest your life using the power found in the sacred sites of ancient Egypt Reveals how to create meaning from ones life experiences and manifest new destinies through spiritual writing Contains meditations and creative writing exercises exploring sacred themes in the Egyptian Book of the Dead and other hieroglyphic texts of ancient Egypt Shares transformative and inspiring pieces written by those whove attended the authors Egyptian sacred tours Within each of us is a story, a sacred story that needs to be told, of our heroic efforts and of our losses.

A detailed study of the proportions of the Giza pyramids and how they reveal shifts in the Earths axis in the remote pastand near future Debunks the pyramids as tombs theory and shows how they are recovery vaults to ensure the rebirth of civilization after a global disaster Explains in detail how the angles and geometry of the Great Pyramid record a shift of the worlds axis in 3980 BCE and predict more to come Uncovers the location of an additional as-yet-undiscovered recovery vault on the Giza plateau, as revealed in the myth of Osiris Offering a radical new perspective on the Great Pyramid of Giza and all the structures surrounding it, including the Sphinx, Scott Creighton and Gary Osborn show how the designers of Giza intentionally arranged these massive structures to create an astronomical timeline recording catastrophic events in the past as well as warning later generations of the precise times of future catastrophes.

A compelling new portrait of the lost realm of Lemuria, the original motherland of humanity Contains the most extensive and up-to-date archaeological research on Lemuria Reveals a lost, ancient technology in some respects more advanced than modern science Provides evidence that the perennial philosophies have their origin in Lemurian cultureBefore the Indonesian tsunami or Hurricane Katrinas destruction of New Orleans, there was the destruction of Lemuria.

An encyclopedic compendium of the myths and actual events from humanitys ancient civilizations that reveal the influence of visitors from the 12th planet--the Anunnaki Offers easy access to the myriad characters and subjects covered by the seven books of The Earth Chronicles series Provides alphabetical listings to the terminology of ancient civilizations concerning their gods, kings, cultures, and religions Contains detailed summations, commentaries, and instructions for locating topics within all the authors books The Earth Chronicles series, a historical and archaeological adventure into the origins of mankind and planet Earth, began with the publication of the bestselling The 12th Planet.

The crowning work of the best-selling Earth Chronicles series Reveals the existence of physical evidence of alien presence on Earth in the distant past Identifies and describes the demigods, such as Gilgamesh, descended from these visitors Outlines the tests of this physical evidence of alien presence that could unlock the secrets of health, longevity, life, and death In whose genetic image were we made?

The ancient origins and divinatory power of the runes Uncovers the original divinatory meaning of each rune through the myths of its corresponding Norse god or goddess Includes beautiful full-color illustrations of the runic gods and goddesses Presents rune-casting spreads for divination and character analysis Explores the controversial history of runes from the Paleolithic Stone Age to today Invented long before the appearance of the runic alphabet Futhark less than two thousand years ago, the runes were originally created as symbols for specific deities.

Scientific proof validating the legends and myths of ancient floods, fires, and weather extremes Presents scientific evidence revealing the cause of the end of the last ice age and the cycles of geological events and species extinctions that followed Connects physical data to the dramatic earth changes recounted in oral traditions around the world Describes the impending danger from a continuing cycle of catastrophes and extinctionsThere are a number of puzzling mysteries in the history of Earth that have yet to be satisfactorily explained by mainstream science: the extinction of the dinosaurs, the vanishing of ancient Indian tribes, the formation of the mysterious Carolina Bays, the disappearance of the mammoths, the sudden ending of the last Ice Age, and the cause of huge underwater landslides that sent massive tsunamis racing across the oceans millennia ago.

Explores scientific evidence from four cataclysmic events that led to the development of civilization and the downfall of Atlantis The sequel and companion volume to The Destruction of Atlantis Studies the connections between the world-conquering war the Atlanteans launched and the quartet of natural catastrophes that ravaged the earth more than 5,000 years ago Demonstrates that the Atlanteans ran an imperial copper trade empire that stretched from North America to Asia MinorArchaeologists have long puzzled over the evidence suggesting highly sophisticated copper mining activities in the area of the Great Lakes some 5,000 years ago.

Thinkers at the forefront in alternative theories on history, the origins of civilization, technology, and consciousness With contributions by Graham Hancock, Robert Bauval, Mark Booth, Richard Hoagland, Robert Schoch, John Anthony West, and others Topics range from quantum philosophy and paranormal phenomena to the secret history of NASA, instant polar shifts, and ancient Martian civilizations Explores where our present time fits into the cycle of human existence A revolution of thought is under way in our world, fostered by decades of research and well-documented evidence by alternative theory pioneers such as Graham Hancock, John Anthony West, Robert Bauval, and Robert Schoch.

A unique study of the engineering and tools used to create Egyptian monuments Presents a stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statues of Ramses II and the tunnels of the Serapeum Reveals that highly refined tools and mega-machines were used in ancient Egypt From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over Egypt, unique marks that reveal craftsmanship we would be hard pressed to duplicate today.

Presents proof that an advanced black African civilization inhabited the Sahara long before Pharaonic Egypt Reveals black Africa to be at the genesis of ancient civilization and the human story Examines extensive studies into the lost civilization of the Star People by renowned anthropologists, archaeologists, genetic scientists, and cultural historians as well as the authors archaeoastronomy and hieroglyphics research Deciphers the history behind the mysterious Nabta Playa ceremonial area and its stone calendar circle and megaliths Relegated to the realm of archaeological heresy, despite a wealth of hard scientific evidence, the theory that an advanced civilization of black Africans settled in the Sahara long before Pharaonic Egypt existed has been dismissed and even condemned by conventional Egyptologists, archaeologists, and the Egyptian government.

An investigation into the discoveries of Lewis and Clark and other early explorers of America and the terrible acts committed to suppress them Provides archaeological proof of giants, the fountain of youth, and descriptions from Lewiss journals of a tribe of nearly white, blue-eyed Indians Uncovers evidence of explorers from Europe and Asia prior to Columbus and of ancient civilizations in North America and the Caribbean Investigates the Smithsonian conspiracy to cover up Lewis and Clarks discoveries and what lead to Lewiss murder Meriwether Lewis discovered far more than the history books tell--ancient civilizations, strange monuments, nearly white, blue-eyed Indians, and evidence that the American continent was visited long before the first European settlers arrived.

An investigation into the ancient technologically advanced artifacts amassed by Father Carlo Crespi and how they offer proof of Atlantis in South America Includes photos and descriptions of the strange machines and beautiful artifacts that once comprised the Crespi Treasure Connects Crespis treasures to readings by Edgar Cayce and Annie Besants descriptions of Atlantean colonies in Ecuador Reveals the nuclear war between the Atlanteans and the Aryans and the radioactive evidence left behind in the Bahamas and Pakistan In 1923 an Italian priest, Father Carlo Crespi, came to Ecuador as a missionary.

A view into the sophisticated and highly advanced civilization that preceded the world of the pharaohs Presents historical evidence of the civilization ruled by the gods that the Egyptians claimed preceded their own Explains who these prehistoric people were, what happened to them, and why they built a series of pyramids along the west bank of the Nile River Traditional Egyptologists have long resisted the notion that the architectural achievements of the Ancient Egyptians required the existence of a much more sophisticated technology than would have existed at that time.

The examination of four great civilizations that existed before Columbuss arrival in North America offers evidence of sustained contact between the Old and New Worlds Describes the cultural splendor, political might, and incredibly advanced technology of these precursors to our modern age Shows that North Americas first civilization, the Adena, was sparked by ancient Kelts from Western Europe and explores links between Hopewell Mound Builders and prehistoric Japanese seafarers Before Rome ruled the Classical World, gleaming stone pyramids stood amid smoking iron foundries from North Americas Atlantic seaboard to the Mississippi River.

Exposes the agenda behind the bio-robotic grey aliens genetic manipulation of certain human races Reveals the Greys nature as sophisticated self-aware machines created by a long vanished extraterrestrial civilization Explains how their quest to capture human souls appears in the historical record from biblical times Explains how the phenomenon of racism is a by-product of their genetic tampering In 1997 Nigel Kerner first introduced the notion of aliens known as Greys coming to Earth, explaining that Greys are sophisticated biological robots created by an extraterrestrial civilization they have long since outlived.

A guide to the open-heart wisdom and secret rites of passage of thirteen sacred temples in Egypt Provides information on how to thrive as we move from the Piscean to the Aquarian age Offers guided meditations and rituals that connect to the ancient power of the Flower of Life, the Djed Pillar, the Ka, the energy body, and more The Temples of Light guides the reader, as the initiate, on a spiritual journey through thirteen of Egypts sacred temples--a journey into the sanctuary of the open heart.

Presents conclusive evidence that ancient Egypt was originally the remnant of an earlier, highly sophisticated civilization Supports earlier speculations based on myth and esoteric sources with scientific proof from the fields of genetics, engineering, and geology Provides further proof of the connection between the Mayans and ancient Egyptians Links the mystery of Cro-Magnon man to the rise and fall of this ancient civilizationIn the late nineteenth century, French explorer Augustus Le Plongeon, after years of research in Mexicos Yucatn Peninsula, concluded that the Mayan and Egyptian civilizations were related--as remnants of a once greater and highly sophisticated culture.

Challenges the scientific theories on the establishment of civilization and technology Contains 42 essays by 17 key thinkers in the fields of alternative science and history, including Christopher Dunn, Frank Joseph, Will Hart, Rand Flem-Ath, and Moira Timmes Edited by Atlantis Rising publisher, J.

An investigation of the connection between ancient world catastrophe myths and modern scientific evidence of a galactic destruction cycle Provides scientific evidence of past Earth-wide catastrophes and their galactic superwave origins Decodes the ancient message encrypted in the zodiac constellations and symbolism of the Sphinx Describes how explosions of our Galaxys core pose a threat to humanity in the future Many ancient myths from around the world tell of catastrophic destruction by fire and flood.

Reveals the Mayan calendar to be a spiritual device that describes the evolution of human consciousness from ancient times into the future Shows the connection between cosmic evolution and actual human history Provides a new science of time that explains why time not only seems to be speeding up in the modern world but is actually getting faster Explains how the end of the Mayan calendar is not the end of the world, but a path toward enlightenmentThe prophetic Mayan calendar is not keyed to the movement of planetary bodies.

Scientific and mythological evidence that Antarctica was once Atlantis Reveals how the earths crust shifted in 9600 BCE, dragging Atlantis into the polar zone beneath miles of Antarctic ice Examines ancient yet highly accurate maps, including the Piri Reis map of 1513, which reveals a pre-glacial Antarctica Shows how myths of floods and disaster from around the world all point to a common source In this completely revised and expanded edition of When the Sky Fell, Rand and Rose Flem-Ath show that 12,000 years ago vast areas of Antarctica were free from ice and home to the kingdom of Atlantis, a proposition that also elegantly solves the mysteries of ice ages and mass extinctions, the simultaneous worldwide rise of agriculture, and the source of devastating prehistoric climate change.

A reexamination of Immanuel Velikovskys controversial Venus theories in light of new astronomical and archaeological findings Provides new evidence from recent space probe missions to support Velikovskys theories on the formation of Venus Presents recently translated ancient texts from China, Korea, and Japan that uphold the cometlike descriptions of Venus cited by Velikovsky Examines evidence of major geomagnetic events in 1500 BCE and 750 BCE that correspond with close passes of the comet Venus and its impact with Mars Offers scientific explanations for many disputed aspects of Velikovskys theories, such as how Venus could have transformed from a comet into an orbiting planet Surrounded by controversy even before its publication in 1950, Immanuel Velikovskys Worlds in Collision introduced the provocative theory that Venus began as a brilliant comet ejected by Jupiter around 1600 BCE, wreaking chaos on Mars and Earth as it roamed through our solar system prior to settling into its current orbit.

An examination of the mythological, historical, and archaeological evidence for lost civilizations throughout the world Explores unexplained mysteries such as the Caucasian mummies of China, the pyramids of Caral in Peru, and the genetically unique X-woman of Siberia Examines evidence of lost, ancient civilizations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including extensive investigation into Atlantis Shows that Siberia and the Amazon may have been cradles of humanity before Africa Over and over again, mainstream views of early history--which state that the first civilizations arose around 3500 BCE--are plagued by evidence of much older civilizations, evidence ranging from artifacts and inexplicable remains to pyramids and ubiquitous myths that clearly speak of great empires prior to the rise of the Sumerian city states and pharaonic Egypt.

Our origins as a slave species and the Anunnaki legacy in our DNA Reveals compelling new archaeological and genetic evidence for the engineered origins of the human species, first proposed by Zecharia Sitchin in The 12th Planet Shows how the Anunnaki created us using pieces of their own DNA, controlling our physical and mental capabilities by inactivating their more advanced DNA Identifies a recently discovered complex of sophisticated ruins in South Africa as the city of the Anunnaki leader Enki Scholars have long believed that the first civilization on Earth emerged in Sumer some 6,000 years ago.

Reveals the parallels between the rise and fall of Atlantis, cultures in ancient Mesoamerica, and our modern civilization Links the demise of Atlantis with the birth of the Olmec civilization in Mexico, the beginning of the first Egyptian dynasty, and the start of the Mayan Calendar Reveals the Atlantean and Mayan prophecy of an eternal cycle of global creation, destruction, and renewal and how we are headed into a destructive phase Shows how ancient prophecies correlate precisely with the latest climatology studies, the rising incidence of solar flares, and papers from Pentagon and NASA analysts With the passing of the Mayan Calendars end date we can now focus on the true significance of what the Maya and their predecessors were trying to convey to future civilizations.

An examination of the cultural occupations of Egypt over the past two millennia and how we can return to the sacred harmony of ancient Egypt Explores the golden civilization of ancient Egypt and its system of natural magic that birthed the Western Mystery tradition Examines each phase of Egyptian history from the Pharaonic period, through the Roman conquest, to the ongoing Islamization Provides a revised portrait of the life of Muhammad, revealing his connections to the Essene tradition Imagine the paradise of ancient Egypt: a lush green valley with a gentle river, full of animals and birds of all sizes.

An exploration of how acceptance of panspermia will soon change history Offers extensive scientific proof of panspermia--that life arose on Earth via comets and that evolution is seeded by viruses arriving via comets and interstellar dust Explores the major philosophical, psychological, cultural, religious, and environmental ramifications of the acceptance of this new scientific worldview Mainstream consensus is that life arose on Earth spontaneously out of primordial soup.

The first, comprehensive military history of armed confrontations between humans and extraterrestrials Includes documentation of incidents from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East Reveals the U.

Reveals how humanitys first advanced culture originated in the Altai-Baikal region of southern Siberia Explores how this prehistoric culture is the source of the pervasive mythic symbolism of the number 7, found in ancient cosmologies and myths around the world Traces the Altaic influence on the Rishis of India, the creation of the Vedas, and the origin of the sacred legend of Mount Meru Explains how the Hellenic cults of both Apollo and Artemis originated in southern Siberia as well as the pervasive bear symbolism found throughout the ancient world Myths of a Golden Age, a paradise at the beginning of human existence, are nearly universal in all cultures.

A collection of investigations into strange and mysterious phenomena from around the world Explores ancient and modern sacred sites, places of power, natural wonders, altered states, UFO encounters, and the afterlife Investigates sites and phenomena in Egypt, China, Ireland, and throughout North America, including Oak Island, Floridas Coral Castle, Wisconsins UFO hot-spot, and giant-built constructions in Illinois Examines the forgotten or suppressed work of extraordinary personalities, including Jules Verne, Sir Francis Bacon, and the real-life Indiana Jones, Count Byron de Prorok Sharing his personal investigations into a wide range of ancient mysteries and paranormal enigmas in America and abroad, Frank Joseph takes us on a journey into the high strangeness of our world.

A reinterpretation of biblical and Egyptian history that shows Moses and the Pharaoh Akhenaten to be one and the same.

Contends that the roots of Christian belief come not from Judaea but from Egypt Shows that the Romans fabricated their own version of Christianity and burned the Alexandrian library as a way of maintaining political power Builds on the arguments of the author's previous books The Hebrew Pharaohs of Egypt, Moses and Akhenaten, and Jesus in the House of the PharaohsIn Christianity: An Ancient Egyptian Religion author Ahmed Osman contends that the roots of Christian belief spring not from Judaea but from Egypt.

Reveals an ancient race of Little People, the catalyst for the emergence of the first known civilizations Traces the common roots of key words and holy symbols, including the scarlet biretta of Catholic cardinals, back to the Little People Explains how the mounds of North America and Ireland were not burial sites but the homes of the Little People Includes the Tuatha De Danaan, the Hindu Sri Vede, the dwarf gods of Mexico and Peru, the Menehune of Hawaii, the Nunnehi of the Cherokee as well as African Pygmies and the Semang of Malaysia All cultures haves stories of the First People, the Old Ones, our prehistoric forebears who survived the Great Flood and initiated the first sacred traditions.

Reveals how the only hard evidence that dates the Great Pyramid--the quarry marks discovered by Colonel Vyse in 1837--was forged Includes evidence from the time of the discovery of the marks: Vyses private field notes, surveys, facsimile drawings, and eye-witness testimony Explains why Vyse was driven to perpetrate a fraud inside the Great Pyramid Examines recent chemical analysis of the marks and high-definition photos to reveal errors and other anomalies within the forged Khufu cartouche Despite millennia of fame, the origins of the Great Pyramid of Giza are shrouded in mystery.

A study of the 100,000-year-old spiritual science of ancient Egypt Examines the metaphysical structure of our universe as seen by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts, showing that each is based on the same central concepts from time immemorial Reveals that the ancient Egyptians believed in reincarnation and a spiritual evolutionary process Explains the connections between the movements of Orion and Sirius and the story of Osiris and Isis, the importance of the Pleiades and circumpolar stars to the Egyptians, and the fundamental unity of the Egyptian pantheon Investigates the people who colonized greater Egypt 100,000 years ago, descendants of the Atlanteans In Esoteric Egypt, J.

Reveals the Pacific Ur-culture that seeded the ancient civilizations of China, Egypt, India, Mexico, and Peru Shows how the Pan diaspora explains the similarities between Gobekli Tepe and Toltec carvings and stone towers in Japan and on Easter Island Reveals the mother tongue of Pan hidden in shared word roots in vastly different languages, including Quechua, Sanskrit, Japanese, Greek, and Sumerian Explains the red-haired Caucasian mummies of China, the Ainu of Japan, the presence of white humans in early Native American legend, and other light-skinned peoples found in Southeast Asia and the Middle EastThe destruction of the vast continent of Pan--also known as Lemuria or Mu--in the Pacific Ocean 24,000 years ago was the greatest catastrophe that ever befell humanity.

An in-depth investigation of the mounting evidence that Atlantis was located in the Bahamas and Caribbean, near Cuba in particular Explains how Atlantis was destroyed by a comet, the same comet that formed the mysterious Carolina Bays Reveals evidence of complex urban ruins off the coasts of Cuba and the Bahamas Shows how pre-Columbian mariners visited the Caribbean and brought back stories of Atlantiss destruction Compares Platos account with ancient legends from the indigenous people of North and South America, such as the Maya, the Quich, and the Yuchi of OklahomaThe legend of Atlantis is one of the most intriguing mysteries of all time.

Reveals the profound influence of the Denisovans and their hybrid descendants upon the flowering of human civilization around the world Traces the migrations of the sophisticated Denisovans and their interbreeding with Neanderthals and early human populations more than 40,000 years ago Shows how Denisovan hybrids became the elite of ancient societies, including the Adena mound-building culture Explores the Denisovans extraordinary advances, including precision-machined stone tools and jewelry, tailored clothing, and celestially-aligned architecture Ice-age cave artists, the builders at Gbekli Tepe, and the mound-builders of North America all share a common ancestry in the Solutreans, Neanderthal-human hybrids of immense sophistication, who dominated southwest Europe before reaching North America 20,000 years ago.

Examines the Anunnaki gods evolving relationships with humanity, their power struggles, and the details of their nuclear war on Earth Analyzes the crisis and rationale behind the Anunnaki decision to nuke 5 cities in the Jordan plain, resulting in the obliteration of Sumerian civilization Draws upon the work of Zecharia Sitchin, the Book of Genesis, Sumerian clay tablets, and archaeological evidence such as ancient radioactive skeletons Examines the Anunnakis lack of higher consciousness, their reliance on technology, their sacred power objects and sacred geometry, and the possibility of Anunnaki bases on Mars in the distant pastThe detonation of nuclear weapons in the 20th century was not the first time humanity has seen such terrible destruction.