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The Dangerous World of Land Traffickers
The shocking story of how archaeologist Ruth Shady was shot and threatened by land traffickers while trying to protect ancient sites.
How Antiquities Are Smuggled Out of Peru
Raul explains the illicit process by which 'wakeros' (looters) use inside connections to generate fake documentation to smuggle authentic artifacts out of the country.
Agriculture: The Silent Destroyer of History
Raul explains how expanding agriculture and corporate farming are physically paving over and destroying undocumented archaeological sites in Peru before they can be recorded.
From Video Editor to Explorer: A Leap of Faith
Raul describes his transition from a video editor to an independent researcher, taking a 'field of dreams' risk to document unknown archaeological sites in Peru.
The Post and Ghost Strategy
Raul Bilecky and Joe Rogan discuss a healthy way to manage social media presence by avoiding the toxicity of comment sections and personal attacks.
Whale Vertebrae Stools in the Desert
Discovery of giant whale fossils in the Peruvian desert and evidence that ancient civilizations used their vertebrae as furniture.
The Peruvian 'Eco Mafia' and Stolen Artifacts
Discussion about the dangerous reality of artifact looting in Peru, involving an 'eco mafia' and an $18 million annual trade that silences local experts.
The Tragic Looting of Ancient Peru
Raul Bilecky describes the heartbreaking scale of looting in Peru, where drone footage reveals thousands of holes dug by grave robbers over the last 20 years, leaving human remains scattered like a moonscape.
15,000 Year Old Human Activity in Peru
A discussion on the Waka Prieta site, which contains evidence of human construction and cultural traditions dating back to 12,500 BCE, significantly older than conventional history suggests.
The Business Model of Fake Antiquities
Raul explains that the real money in fake archaeological finds doesn't come from sales, but from the media series and subscriptions generated by the controversy.
Kipus: The Lost Language of Knots
The tragic history of Kipus, a sophisticated communication system using knotted strings that was destroyed by Spanish colonizers.
The Truck and the Tunnel: A Lesson in Fresh Eyes
Raul uses a parable about a stuck truck to illustrate why outsiders and 'fresh eyes' are often better at solving complex problems than entrenched experts.
The Black Sea to Peru Migration Theory
Raul discusses a theory involving red-haired, light-skinned people from the Black Sea area migrating to Peru 3,000 years ago.
Peruvian Pyramids That Predate Giza
Raul reveals that the Caral pyramids in Peru predate the pyramids of Giza by a thousand years, challenging conventional timelines of civilization.
Seashells at 12,000 Feet: Raul's Origin Story
Raul recounts finding seashells embedded in the walls of Machu Picchu as a child, a moment that sparked his lifelong obsession with earth cataclysms and ancient history.
Finding Undocumented Temples via Google Earth
Raul explains how he discovered a previously undocumented temple complex in Peru using nothing but Google Earth and a drone.
The 16 Bedrock Pyramids of Peru
Raul Bilecky discusses a significant archaeological site in Peru featuring 16 platform pyramids carved directly into the bedrock, which remains largely unstudied since the 1970s.
The Peace of a Social Media Hiatus
Raul and Joe Rogan discuss the psychological benefits of stepping away from social media and how it prevents the cycle of defensiveness and confirmation bias.
Ancient Psychedelic Ritual Tunnels
A fascinating look at Chavín de Huántar, where ancient devotees were led through pitch-black tunnels while under the influence of San Pedro cactus.
The Secret of Softened Stone
Discussion of the mysterious 'melted' look of Incan masonry and the legend of a plant that could soften rock.
The Gatekeepers of Ancient History
Joe Rogan and Raul discuss the rigid and 'purposely ignorant' nature of mainstream academia, arguing that tenure and ego prevent experts from admitting when they are wrong about new archaeological evidence.
Elongated Skulls: A Separate Human Species?
Raul and Joe discuss the possibility that elongated skulls found in Peru represent a separate branch of the human species rather than just artificial binding.
Debunking the Nazca Mummies
Raul breaks down the scientific inconsistencies of the famous 'alien' mummies, explaining how anatomical analysis of X-rays suggests they are complex taxidermy projects using ancient human and animal bones.
The 40-Meter Metallic Object Underground
A discussion on recent discoveries using ground-penetrating radar that found a massive 40-meter metallic object inside an underground atrium, sparking theories ranging from meteorites to ancient UFOs.
The Anomalous Volume of Paracas Skulls
A deep dive into the physical anomalies of the Paracas skulls, including 25% more cranial capacity and larger eye sockets than modern humans.