The show starts with the finding of a carved "bird" in the Egyptian burial ground, Saqqara, which is over 4,000 years old. Lying beside the wooden carving was a papyrus with the inscription, "I want to fly." The curious thing about this bird is that it is not shaped like a typical bird as the wings are perfectly horizontal, and thicker in the middle, and the tail is perpendicular like the rudder of a plane. Basically, this "bird" is incredibly aerodynamic and built to fly like a flying machine, not a bird. Scientists recreated a large-scale model and put it to the test. Wouldn't you know, it flew perfect. Could this be a model of an ancient flying machine? And long before aerodynamics, let alone the idea of flight, were ever documented?
Also uncovered was the legendary Vinama, a flying machine described in detail within Indian Sanskrit text from 6000 B.C. These anti-gravity chariots were supposed to have transported deities all over the world. Sanskrit also describes metal flying machines that visited, which they then actually modeled their own machines based on these visitations. With the incredible details left behind, it is hard to question the possibility that this actually happened. In fact, I bet that these societies were more welcoming of alien visitors than we are today without the tainting of science and political power, making it possible for actual, multiple, interaction and learning opportunities! Because they believed in multiple deities with mystical powers (rather than one human God) it seems, in my opinion, more likely that these ancient people would see alien visitors as one of their own and not a scary, threatening life form.
It was also interesting to hear about the biblical Manna, an edible substance given to the Israelites as they traveled with Moses. Jewish writings describe an actual machine with chloric algae which could have kept them fed for the 40-year desert travels. This same substance is used by NASA today for manned space travel! The machine supposedly produced enough for six days, was cleaned on the seventh day (the start of the Sabbath), and produced more. The descriptions about this machine are so complex and detailed, it seems possible that other-worldly help was provided.
Another big question proposed many times is: how did the Egyptians build the pyramids? I have often wondered this myself. Even today's engineers can't seem to understand how they were built exactly. How were the individuals blocks formed and where did the rock come from? How did they move such heavy blocks across the desert? And how in the world did they get those heavy stones as high as they did? And how has it remained in tact all of these years? One scientist featured on the show suggested that the Egyptians actually devised a large saw to cut the stone using a man-powered wheel system. Seems plausible, but not necessarily alien influence. Another theory was that the large pyramid was created for nuclear power energy. Honestly, I really didn't understand how that all worked but, although unconventional, interesting. Unfortunately this theory didn't include the smaller surrounding pyramids, what purpose did those serve? I'm still waiting to hear a better theory behind these pyramids!
Being only the first episode in this series, I am definitely intrigued and looking forward to watching more!
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Readers: I would love to hear your thoughts and insights on these topics! The main purpose of this blog was not only for me to write down my thoughts but to also stir up some conversation!
Being only the first episode in this series, I am definitely intrigued and looking forward to watching more!
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Readers: I would love to hear your thoughts and insights on these topics! The main purpose of this blog was not only for me to write down my thoughts but to also stir up some conversation!
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