In the first half, UCLA professor of ancient Egyptian art Kara Cooney delved into Egyptian history, including her research on coffin reuse, the pyramids, and female power in the ancient dynastic world. Royal coffins were sometimes reused during times of economic collapse, particularly during the Bronze Age, and the high priesthood of Amun repurposed treasures from royal tombs during crises, she reported. "People in a time of crisis are very scrappy and creative about how to get wealth from the ancestors," she remarked. Addressing the ongoing search for Cleopatra's tomb, she suggested that it's likely underneath the Mediterranean Sea.
Discussing the mysteries of the pyramids, she mentioned recent muon imaging studies that suggest there are undiscovered chambers within the Great Pyramid, which she believes was created to elevate humans to divine status. Cooney proposed that the pyramids were built using advanced hydraulic techniques, arguing, "Nothing moves stone faster than floating it... you're going to be lifting them into place using as much water as you possibly can." She also entertained the idea of an internal ramp system, dismissing traditional external ramps as impractical.
Shifting to the subject of female power, Cooney highlighted the rarity of women attaining kingship in ancient societies, noting that Egypt "allowed women to transcend the normal patriarchal structures... five of whom became nothing less than King." She emphasized the significance of lineage in Egyptian culture, explaining that maintaining a royal bloodline was crucial for political stability, yet often led to issues of civil strife due to too many heirs.
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In the latter half, ufologist and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Randle discussed time travel, both real-world possibilities and science fiction. His new novel, "On the Second Tuesday of Next Week," unfolds after a battle against an alien race, where human soldiers realize the outcome has been altered by time travel. "Our side has to figure out how to time travel...to put it back the way it's supposed to be," he explained, pointing to the complexities and potential chaos associated with manipulating time. The conversation touched on the philosophical implications of time travel, including the infamous grandfather paradox. Randle posited, "Even though you've traveled back in time and somehow killed your grandfather, you would still have to exist because you're the instrument of the change."
He explored the concept of time dilation, where time slows down for those traveling near the speed of light, leading to significant differences in time experienced by travelers versus those on Earth. "A trip that maybe takes you four years to get to the nearest star system, maybe 150-200 years have passed on Earth," Randle pointed out. This phenomenon raises intriguing questions about the potential consequences of time travel, including the possibility of creating alternate timelines. When asked about the potential for mental time travel, he mentioned the idea of astral projection, and cited how some remote viewers claim to have viewed past events. He also speculated on the existence of time travelers among us, and the theory that UFO visitors are actually time travelers from our future.
News segment guests: Howard Bloom, Mish Shedlock