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Megalithic Marvels

Megalithic Marvels

Derek Olson 203 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

A podcast exploring ancient technology, lost civilizations, and hidden history. Host Derek Olson discusses megalithic structures, alternative archaeology, and offers travel tours to ancient sites.

Episodes

What This Old Map Shows About Ancient Egypt Could Rewrite History (rewind)
What This Old Map Shows About Ancient Egypt Could Rewrite History (rewind) Aug 21, 2026 00:28:44 In this exclusive rewind interview, I am joined by author, inventor, explorer, historian, CEO, polymath and host of Gaia’s “Codex” series Robert Edward Grant. Based off his ground-breaking research of a little-known medieval map, as well as his explorations throughout the Giza plateau, Robert shares new revelations that could change ancient Egyptian history as we know it...JOIN ME ON A TOUR
Why Was Göbekli Tepe Buried? The Mystery Just Got Deeper
Why Was Göbekli Tepe Buried? The Mystery Just Got Deeper Aug 19, 2026 00:18:13 Göbekli Tepe just got even more mysterious. In this episode, we explore the latest discoveries surrounding this extraordinary ancient site and the larger questions that have puzzled researchers for decades: Who actually built these monumental structures more than 10,000 years ago, and why were parts of the site intentionally buried? Could Göbekli Tepe preserve clues to a lost civilization?JOIN ME
How Did They Move Stonehenge’s 6-Ton Altar Stone 400+ Miles? (rewind)
How Did They Move Stonehenge’s 6-Ton Altar Stone 400+ Miles? (rewind) Aug 17, 2026 00:15:34 Stonehenge just got even more mysterious. In this episode, we explore the remarkable evidence that its massive Altar Stone originated hundreds of miles away in Scotland, raising new questions about how ancient builders transported it across Britain. We also dive into Stonehenge’s enduring mysteries—from its extraordinary engineering and astronomical alignments to its unusual acoustics, resonance,
What’s Really Hidden Beneath Mount Shasta? (rewind)
What’s Really Hidden Beneath Mount Shasta? (rewind) Aug 14, 2026 00:13:31 What’s really hidden beneath Mount Shasta? In this episode, we descend into the strange legends surrounding one of America’s most mysterious mountains—from stories of ancient mummies and hidden tunnels to claims of a secret underground city and a forgotten civilization. Are these simply enduring legends, or could there be something more behind the mysteries buried beneath Mount Shasta?JOIN ME ON A
I Asked Chat GPT, Who Built The Great Pyramid?
I Asked Chat GPT, Who Built The Great Pyramid? Aug 12, 2026 00:23:36 ... the answer it gave me might surprise youJOIN ME ON A TOURPREVIOUS EPISODE "Why Were No Mummies Discovered Inside the Great Pyramids?"
Ancient History Just Changed Again… 4 Epic New Discoveries
Ancient History Just Changed Again… 4 Epic New Discoveries Aug 10, 2026 00:18:16 Ancient history just changed again! In this episode, we explore four epic new archaeological discoveries making headlines around the world—revealing remarkable clues about civilizations, beliefs, and mysteries buried for thousands of years. From unexpected artifacts to ancient sites emerging from the past, these discoveries remind us just how much of human history is still waiting to be uncovered.
Who Really Built Teotihuacan? A Strange Skeleton & Iran's 1976 UFO Mystery
Who Really Built Teotihuacan? A Strange Skeleton & Iran's 1976 UFO Mystery Aug 7, 2026 00:18:56 In this episode we cover three intriguing topics: 1.) The mysterious origins of the colossal ancient city of Teotihuacan in present day Mexico.2.) A very strange skeleton discovered in a New Mexico grave in 1902, as documented by the New York Times.3.) A bizarre UFO event over Iran in 1976 that still confuses military experts today.JOIN ME ON A TOURSources: 1 https://megalithicmarvels.com/2018/07/
The Antikythera Mechanism: Ancient Tech From a Lost Civilization?
The Antikythera Mechanism: Ancient Tech From a Lost Civilization? Aug 5, 2026 00:18:59 The Antikythera Mechanism has been called the world's first analog computer—but who built it, and how was such astonishing technology created more than 2,000 years ago? In this episode, we explore the remarkable discovery of this ancient device, how it tracked the movements of the heavens with incredible precision, and why it continues to challenge our understanding of the ancient world. Was i
The Aztec Skull Tower, Sumerian Flood Tablets & Russia's Laughing-Man Skull
The Aztec Skull Tower, Sumerian Flood Tablets & Russia's Laughing-Man Skull Aug 3, 2026 00:18:50 What happens when a four-thousand-year-old Sumerian tablet describes a flood survivor whose story sounds strangely familiar to readers of Genesis? What do we make of an Aztec tower built from hundreds of human skulls beneath modern Mexico City? Why was an ancient skeleton discovered in Russia with an elongated skull, perfectly preserved teeth & a smile? History contains events we can document,
The Forbidden History of the Nephilim
The Forbidden History of the Nephilim Jul 31, 2026 00:29:04 From Genesis and the Book of Enoch to Greek mythology and the hybrid gods of Egypt and Mesopotamia, ancient cultures repeatedly described a forgotten age when powerful nonhuman beings interacted with mankind and produced extraordinary offspring. Were these simply symbolic myths created independently around the world—or distorted memories of real beings once known as the Nephilim? Could the strange
Ancient History Just Changed This Week... (Top 5 Discoveries)
Ancient History Just Changed This Week... (Top 5 Discoveries) Jul 29, 2026 00:23:42 From a 7,000-year-old stone circle that predates Stonehenge, to a lost Egyptian city connected to the biblical Exodus account, an impossible gold shipwreck, Pompeii's stunning restored masterpiece, and a mysterious Roman military camp where soldiers were buried in wells—these are the discoveries making headlines right now. Which story do you think is the most incredible? JOIN ME ON A TOURSourc
He Discovered a Lost Maya City on Page 16 of Google
He Discovered a Lost Maya City on Page 16 of Google Jul 27, 2026 00:16:53 A simple Google search led to one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in recent history. In this episode, we uncover how a PhD student identified a previously unknown Maya city hidden beneath the forests of Mexico using LiDAR imagery found on page 16 of Google search results. We explore the technology behind the discovery, what archaeologists found at the site of Valeriana, and why t

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