{"podcast":{"title":"Ancient Astronauts","slug":"ancient-astronauts-7340179","podcast_index_feed_id":7340179,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/1114c13e8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://ancientastronauts.podbean.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/45751658/45751658-1780193983246-856d170dd1fb1.jpg","author":"Forbidden Knowledge Network","episode_count":51,"summary":"What if the gods of ancient myth were never gods at all? Ancient Astronauts explores the theory that advanced extraterrestrial beings influenced early human civilization. Hosted by Ben Carter, each episode investigates ancient temples, sacred texts, unexplained artifacts, and cosmic alignments through a structured, documentary-style approach. Examining the evidence, patterns, and records, the series explores ideas often linked to conspiracy theories and forbidden knowledge. Unlock bonus content and full video episodes: https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T16:17:21.200437+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ancient-astronauts-7340179"},"episode":{"title":"The First Contact Event Hidden in Ancient Records","slug":"the-first-contact-event-hidden-in-ancient-records","published_at":"2026-05-26T01:57:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ancient-astronauts-7340179/the-first-contact-event-hidden-in-ancient-records","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ancient-astronauts-7340179","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandonbates619-us58/episodes/The-First-Contact-Event-Hidden-in-Ancient-Records-e3jt4kt","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/1114c13e8/podcast/play/120541277/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-26%2F5f561277-5da6-4e12-04a1-120d86eea7e2.mp3","summary":"https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Embark on a journey into the depths of history with "Ancient Astronauts" as we investigate an ancient stone tablet that challenges our understanding of early civilizations. This episode delves into the enigmatic inscriptions depicting a celestial event and beings that defy the historical timeline. According to ancient records, these encounters suggest a moment of First Contact, interwoven with the mythology and astronomical knowledge of the era. Could these carvings be more than mere mythology? Join us as we analyze the evidence and explore how these narratives might reshape our perception of human history. Throughout ancient Sumer, a civilization renowned for its groundbreaking achievements, this mysterious tablet emerges as a lost testament to the past. As we examine the context in which this artifact was created, we unravel a web of historical, cultural, and technological factors that accentuate its significance. The implications for our understanding of ancient contact with otherworldly beings are profound. How have interpretations of these inscriptions been controlled over time, and why might this knowledge have been suppressed? With a focus on evidence that contradicts mainstream archaeology, this episode sheds light on a potential history long buried by time. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork 🎧 Search The Forbidden Knowledge Network wherever you listen to podcasts. #AncientMysteries, #FirstContact, #SumerianCivilization, #CelestialEvents, #ArchaeologicalAnomalies","meta_description":"https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Embark on a journey into the depths of history with \"Ancient Astronauts\" as we investigate an ancie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1640,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ancient-astronauts-7340179/episodes/the-first-contact-event-hidden-in-ancient-records/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ancient-astronauts-7340179/the-first-contact-event-hidden-in-ancient-records.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}