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Hugh Newman’s HXP appearance explores the ancient mounds, stone circles, and large monolithic structures he studies around the world. Xavier and Newman discuss how field research, comparative architecture, and recurring site features inform his search for connections among ancient cultures.

Episode 168 · April 20, 2020

Ancient Architects, Civilizations and Monolithic structures w/ Hugh Newman

Episode 168 draws on Newman’s books, conference work, and site investigations to consider ancient builders, standing stones, mounds, earth-grid ideas, and the interpretation of similarities across distant places.

Topics discussed: Megalithic sites · Ancient architecture · Standing stones and mounds · Cross-cultural archaeology · Earth grids

Notable ideas: Newman emphasizes visiting and comparing sites rather than treating monuments as isolated examples. The episode distinguishes physical structures from the more speculative explanations proposed for their origins and connections.

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