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August
27, 2010
Bosnian Pyramid of the Moon man-made
 2009
was a difficult year for the Bosnian Pyramid
project, largely because of financial constraints as a result
of the global economic crisis. But for the 2010 archaeological
season, a large international team was assembled and this has
led to a series of advances. Apart from continued work in the
tunnel complex, the Pyramid of the Moon has been designated as
the principal site for this year’s excavations.
The Pyramid of the Moon is enigmatic, for a few years ago, it
was not clear whether this was a natural curiosity or a man-made
structure. A number of geologists noted that if not man-made,
it was nevertheless one of the greatest geological curiosities
on the planet. It could have been the reason why a religious complex
– including other pyramids – was built by our ancestors
to incorporate a natural structure that appeared to have been
made by the gods.
But the most recent excavations, started in June 2010 and still
ongoing, strongly suggest that the Pyramid of the Moon, too, is
man-made. Its top surface has now been shown to be a combination
of paved terraces and clay layers. There are vertically positioned
rows of stone plates that separate sections of this top surface.
Even more importantly, Italian and Spanish archaeologists have
discovered artificially-made water channels that were clearly
used as part of a drainage system. A number of steps, made out
of sandstone, have also been identified.
190 metres high, the Pyramid of the Moon is therefore well on
its way to be distinguished as the second largest pyramid on earth,
but because we are confronted with one of the largest pyramid
complexes in the world, it will also take several more years before
the full extent and beauty of it will be fully unveiled.
July
30, 2010
Fractal Time software released
 I
am happy to report that Peter Meyer has created a CD about TimeWave
Zero. Peter is the man who developed the Fractal Time software,
a great application for exploring McKenna’s TimeWave theory.
The CD contains the software, as well as a number of articles,
detailing the TimeWave – about which many myths, misconceptions
and like go about. To quote Peter – who co-operated with
McKenna for many years: “There is a large amount of misinformation
on the web concerning Timewave Zero. This CD-ROM is the primary
and most complete source for accurate and reliable information
on this subject. Any claim made on any website about Timewave
Zero which is not supported by what is on this CD-ROM is probably
not true.”
For more
information on the CD and how to purchase it, click here.
July
9, 2010
Evidence of Tutankhamen’s European ancestry covered up by
Hawass
 The
saga continues. Secretary General of the Egyptian Supreme Council
of Antiquities Zahi Hawass has been
found out, clearly sitting on DNA results that indicate the racial
ancestry of Pharaoh Tutankhamen. Inadvertently filmed by a television
crew, the results reveal that the Pharaoh’s DNA is a 99.6
percent match with Western European Y chromosomes.
The DNA test results were inadvertently revealed on a Discovery
Channel TV documentary filmed with Hawass’ permission. On
the Discovery Channel broadcast, the camera pans over a printout
of DNA test results from King Tut – but receives no further
comment. The test results show STR (Short Tandem Repeats) values
for 17 markers. Once processed, they show that there is a 99.6
percent fit with the R1b haplogroup, which is the most common
Y-chromosome haplogroup in Europe, reaching its highest concentrations
in Ireland, Scotland, western England and the European Atlantic
seaboard.
The evidence means that Tutankhamen’s paternal lineage was
European, which adds further weight to other findings to do with
the mummy of Ramses II, who had reddish blonde hair and Caucasian
features. Red hair is virtually exclusive to Caucasians.
It will be interesting to see how (or whether) Hawass will react
to this news, and how long it will be before this study is officially
released – if ever.
July
3, 2010
Talking about Glorious Information Friday’s
I
had the pleasure of being interviewed for The
Black Fridays, hosted by Wes Owsley. We covered UFOs, the
Island of Iona, Chartres Cathedral, and much more, arguing that
what the world needs now, is a spiritual revolution…
 July
1, 2010
The Copper Scroll Conundrum
An
exclusive article for Atlantis Rising, on the Copper
Scroll, is now available in the July-August edition (number
82). I argue that the treasure detailed in it, was likely found
even before the Scroll was discovered! Other articles in this
issue are on body wisdom, Easter Island’s mystery script,
time travel and the US Military, Caravaggio, William James, and
much more. In the US, Atlantis
Rising is newsstand and available from bookshops like Borders.
June
15, 2010
Learn all about 2012!
 Following
on the success of my 2012 DVD, I was
asked to create an online course on the subject. The online course
is set out to explain what 2012 and the 2012 phenomenon is all
about – and what it is not about! For more than a decade,
and especially with the 2012 movie that was released in November
2009, there has been massive confusion and many misconceptions
about 2012: the end of the world? Just another year? Or something
else? Hence the need for a course that sets wrongs right, and
separates the fact from the fiction.
In “Fact vs Fiction: Dispelling the Myths and Uncovering
the Truth”, I delve into the Mayan calendar, Mayan creation
mythology and why this is of pivotal importance for the 2012 phenomenon,
the Hopi prophecies, the Age of Aquarius that was all the rave
in the 1960s – and has since been forgotten – and
bespoke theories like TimeWave Zero. I reveal aspects of 2012
which will surprise most, and which will bring about a novel understanding.
It shows that 2012 is about opportunities, both as individuals
and society, and how to meet these.
The website is www.the2012course.com
and the course consists of twelve modules, each composed of text
and audio – the latter more than one hour long. The normal
price is 89 dollar, but is launched at 39 dollars only.
June
9, 2010
From Shrouds to Mirrors
 As
many will know, I travel a lot. But getting to Turin to see the
Shroud involved outrunning a volcanic
plume… and barely making it! As no-one could confirm my
planned flight to Turin would take off, I left two days early,
in a total hurry. Even then, when arriving at Edinburgh airport,
the flights I had booked just two hours before, had been cancelled,
and thus began a flight to Gatwick, a trip across London and the
fortunate coincidence that the Rome flight had, after all, free
seats (in spite of what I had been told in Edinburgh). Just before
midnight, I saw Kathleen and Conor in the shadows of the Pantheon.
The bonus day in Rome meant I could – finally – see
the inside of the Vatican (something I had not been able to achieve
on previous visits) and with Kathleen’s The
Poet Prince coming out, it was very appropriate to see the
traces that the Medici popes left here – and elsewhere in
Rome.
The
next few days were all shroud related: we saw the shroud three
times in 24 hours – a magical experience, especially the
final viewing, where we were the final group of the day and were
therefore not rushed through. The shroud is a remarkable artefact
and when you see it and read up on it, there is little to no doubt
the shroud is real.
Then we picked up the car and began a 3000 miles journey, with
first stops at Chambery and Bourg-en-Bresse, both locations where
the shroud had been. Next stop – and party: the gypsy festival
at Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Though I had visited Saintes-Maries
before, this was my first festival experience, when the town grows
to forty times its normal population. Seeing thousands of people
revering and practicing their belief so openly is – especially
in the 21st century – wonderful, even though this year’s
procession was apparently more subdued than previous ones. We
then stayed on the “beyond the books” paths with visits
to Sainte-Baume, Avignon and Tarascon. An article on this will
appear here in the not too distant future.
 Next
stop was Rennes-le-Château, home
away from home, where Toby and Gerda continue to be Martha to
all those coming to the Villa Bethania. It was nice to catch up
with Henry Lincoln, who is now in the garden on most days, and
is “weller”. Things happen in Saunière’s
garden by magic, so we ended up leading a group of Californian
tourists who were exploring the Magdalene in France to her sanctuary
in Carol, while Kathleen and I spoke
about writing and being published to a Norwegian group who were
on a writing course in the South of France. Kathleen and I met
in Rennes, so it holds a very special place in our heart. And
it is good to see that we are not alone, as more and more people
begin to experience the magic of the place – rather than
the silly treasure seeking that was once its most common appeal!
We then began our trek north, with first stop Beaune and a visit
to the Louis Jadot wine caves. We spent a wonderful day in the
company of Olivier, learning so many things about the alchemical
process that is winemaking – and the expertise of its staff
in accomplishing this.
Next was Vezelay, another first, before returning to that “other
home”, Chartres. Restoration
work continues inside and outside of the cathedral and there is
a danger that in one or two years, the labyrinth will be off-limits
because of this. We also learned that for the first time, the
Church will not open the labyrinth on June 21, underlining once
again the bullish nature it has in dictating who can walk the
labyrinth when. Both Kathleen and
I continue to be outraged, and renewed our vows to never stop
pointing out this wrong.
The
day was crowned with attending a concert of Lea Gilmore and Marc
Borms, along with several other leading gospel singers, inside
another beautiful church in Chartres. Lea's voice is phenomenal
and a great time was had!
Our
final stop was Versailles, to explore the palace and its gardens
– where there is far more intrigue than most would believe…
within touching distance of the Hall of Mirrors.
Finally, I would like to thank everyone who was on or crossed
our paths, and especially Mary, Isy, David, Snoop Dogg and the
many “residents” and visitors in the garden…
while we can only wonder how it came about that upon Conor’s
return to Los Angeles, out of 300 people on a flight, he became
the spokesperson for all things Lindsay Lohan!
May
27, 2010
The arrival of The Poet Prince
 Those
who know me, know my passion for the Italian Renaissance,
as it was a paradigm changing period in European history. For
years, I have tried to highlight the work of the father of this
movement, Cosimo de Medici, and his close friend, Marsilio Ficino.
Now, my partner Kathleen McGowan has brought this period of history
alive like I have never seen before. Her latest novel “The
Poet Prince” is a true masterwork.
Though some might argue I am slightly prejudiced towards being
positive to Kathleen’s work, when it comes to the Renaissance,
I put the bar high. But “The Poet Prince” like no
other has been able to show the depth, extent and beauty of what
the Italian Renaissance really was. From the magical works of
Botticelli to the passion of Lorenzo de Medici, as well as the
evil manipulations of the Vatican and their efforts to stop this
movement at all costs. Indeed, did you know that the Vatican excommunicated
Lorenzo de Medici for the simple fact that he had survived an
assassination attempt that had been ordered against his life by
the Pope himself?
The Poet Prince arrived in the United States on May 25 and in
many other countries and languages afterwards. In fact, Kathleen
is now translated in 31 languages, which is phenomenal. You will
laugh, cry and fall in love with not only the historical characters,
but will also be at the edge of your seat with the adventures
of Maureen and Berenger.
May
6, 2010
NEXUSed
 I
spent Mayday at the NEXUS Conference in Amsterdam, where speakers
included the likes of Nick Pope, Marcus Allen, Jim Humble, Harry
Oldfield and Andy Thomas. Several of the speakers are good and/or
old friends of mine – though it had been more than a decade
since I’d seen Nick! So it was great to catch up with them
all.
The day before the conference, April 30, is Queen’s Day
in the Netherlands, where hundreds of thousands of people descend
onto the streets of Amsterdam for what must be one of Europe’s
biggest open air events. Thousands of stalls line the streets
and canals, many of them offering garage sale items. It is a sight
to be seen, and never forgotten!
A good time was had by all, as is in evidence in this photograph,
taken while out with some of the speakers. From left to right:
Marcus Allen, me, Nick Pope, Harry Oldfield, Evy King and Herman
Hegge.
 May
3, 2010
Following the labyrinthine path
My
article on labyrinths, created from the two articles on labyrinths
on this site, is featured in the May-June edition of Atlantis
Rising (number 81). Other articles in this issue are on failed
prophecies, John Dee and James Bond, the Watchers, immortality
and reincarnation. Another great read. In the US, Atlantis Rising
is newsstand and available from bookshops like Borders.
April
25, 2010
Anne Boleyn.com
 Together
with my partner Kathleen McGowan, I have launched a new project:
Anne Boleyn.com. The second
wife of King Henry VIII, Anne is currently one of history’s
most controversial women… the new Mary Magdalene.
Now, you may ask, why focus on a 16th century queen, when there
are no doubt greater mysteries screaming for attention? The answer
is: true, and not so true.
The red line through all my research is to focus on the good,
the bad and the unobserved. Often, this is done in the fringe
sciences or historical conundrums, where few have gone before,
or where there is great controversy, but not clarity. Well, the
latter is definitely the life and times of Anne Boleyn, even though
many have treaded on the subject. “The bad” as to
how we have arrived at “bad history” and how that
has become accepted, is perfectly illustrated in the case of Anne
Boleyn and needs to be both exposed, and serve as a perfect illustration
of how bad science works.
Kathleen and I intend to illustrate precisely how these manipulations
have worked their way to make Anne Boleyn one of the most abused
characters in history – through no fault of her own. In
Anne Boleyn, we have a subject which will be able to illustrate
aspects of our history, which pyramids or other enigmas are unable
to.
At the moment, the site is embryonic, but over the coming months,
it will grow into its full potential. See how history was rewritten,
and how it will be rewritten again, to let the truth come out!
April
20, 2010
Down in the Edinburgh underground
 I
had the pleasure of visiting Gilmerton
Cove – an enigmatic underground structure in suburban
Edinburgh. The cave complex is manmade – hewn out of sandstone
rock – and sits just below street level. When it was made,
no-one is sure of. It definitely existed three centuries ago,
when a local blacksmith, George Paterson, enhanced sections of
the complex, but the structure itself is definitely older –
though, again, how old, no-one can tell. Some speculate it was
used by the Knights Templar, others that a Scottish version of
the Hellfire Club gathered here. For others it was a drinking
den, or a meeting place of a secret society, or forbidden or suppressed
religion. The complex has indeed three carved-out stone tables
in three rooms, as well as a well that does not reach water, two
passageways that might lead somewhere, but which are currently
unexplored, and a number of rooms whose purpose remains a mystery.
For those willing to explore the Cove themselves, please note
it is by appointment only. Many, however, take in Rosslyn Chapel
and the Cove in the same day and you will not be disappointed
when exploring this enigmatic underground complex. Click
here to find out how to get in!
April
17, 2010
Ancient Aliens return!
 Both
in December and March, I was extensively interviewed for the History
Channel’s Ancient Aliens. Last year, Ancient Aliens
turned out to be the History Channel’s highest rated show,
and therefore, this year, they are back, for much more! On April
20, a series of five two-hour specials will air weekly at 8pm,
finishing on May 25 (there will be no show on May 18). From what
I understand, I will be in more than one episode and some of the
other appearances on the show are by Buzz Aldrin, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos
and David Hatcher Childress and no doubt many, many more.
The first shoot in December was in the heart of Hollywood, while
for the second shoot, the crew came to our home in Los Angeles,
turning our living room into a veritable film set. I answered
a total of just under 150 questions over the course of these two
interviews on topics like crystal skulls, the Metal Library, ancient
technology, and much more. The photograph is from the first shoot,
with David Soper on the left. Can I express my thanks to Prometheus
Entertainment and the entire crew for a most enjoyable experience,
on both occasions and for the little gift received. You can also
become a fan of the series on Facebook.
 April
2, 2010
Paranoia in book format
The
magazine Paranoia
has changed from a quarterly magazine to an annual edition. I
am very pleased that its first volume, PARANOIA: The Conspiracy
Reader, Volume 1, is now published. I contributed an article on
2012, while other articles focus on the Apollo moon landings,
Osama bin Laden, the Necronomicon, UFO abductees, Robin Hood,
and much more. To order, visit my Amazon bookstore.
 March
2, 2010
Atlantis Rising digs into Giza
My
article on the “unknown catacombs of Giza” is the
cover article for the March-April edition of Atlantis
Rising (number 80). Other articles are on Solzhenitsyn and
the supernatural, the great airship of 1897 and the question whether
Native Americans sailed to the Old World before the arrival of
Europeans in America.
 February
1, 2010
The heat is on in the Climategate debate
The
February-March issue (March-April for US) of NEXUS
Magazine is running my feature article on Climategate.
In late 2009, a series of emails was uncovered that showed that
the “science” behind manmade global warming was defective
– if not outright false. The article untangles the various
strands and shows how science and politics in the 21st century
has sometimes become a den of lies.
January
16, 2010
Ancient Egyptian sailing
Finally. What many believed,
or felt evident, archaeologists have finally begin to accept too.
Boston University archaeologist Kathryn Bard and her colleagues
have uncovered the oldest remnants of seagoing ships and other
relics linked to exotic trade with a mysterious realm called Punt.
The craft appear to have been up to 70 feet long, powered by rowers
and sail and capable of navigating deep seas.
Bard and the Italian archaeologist Rodolfo Fattovich started uncovering
maritime storerooms in 2004. The site was only established so
that Egypt could trade luxury goods with Punt: ebony, ivory, obsidian,
frankincense, precious metals and strange beasts, such as dog-faced
baboons and giraffes.
Punt’s location remains a mystery. Some believe it to be
along the Red Sea, while Bard places it on the Horn of Africa,
in the region of present-day Eritrea and parts of Sudan and Somalia.
Other researchers put it in Yemen, while some have even argued
it might be Australia. One stroke at a time, right?
 January
9, 2010
Atlantis Rising probes Dan Brown
Atlantis
Rising is running my article on “The
Lost Symbol” in its January-February 2010 issue (number
79). Other articles are on Roswell, King Arthur, Mount Shasta,
Kundalini, Romans in America, a neurosurgeon’s quest for
the soul and Mark Twain’s paranormal travels.
January
5, 2010
The Spirit Revolution begins
 Kathleen
McGowan and I have started our weekly one-hour radio show, The
Spirit Revolution, on BBS
Radio 1. We are both tired of the apocalyptic overload that
is being thrust upon the world in regards to 2012, and want to
be a positive force for counter-balancing that fear: fear of destruction,
fear of the “end of the world”. Fear rules, and it
can rule absolutely if you feed it with ignorance. Our mission
is to prove that 2012 represents The Beginning of the World, and
feed that notion of positive change and hope with wisdom and enlightenment.
Each week we will feature guests with similar and harmonious missions
to make the world a more beautiful, joyous and abundant place
for all. We will recommend tools – books, DVDs, websites,
courses, programs – to help everyone on their path to a
personal and global Spirit Revolution. Here’s to the journey
– thank you for joining the Revolution! We are on each Tuesday,
at 6pm PST. If you miss the broadcast, you can find archived material
of our most recent shows on our
website, as well as from iTunes.
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