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Josh writes: “My preferred symbol for the work I do is a bridge because I create connections between biological and human sciences. But more importantly,

Martin Gray, World Pilgrimage Photographer
Since ancient times, certain places have had a powerful attraction for billions of people worldwide. Known as sacred sites

We hear a lot these days about the Goddess and the awakening of the sacred feminine. We also must recognize the divine masculine is alive

Celebrates how we frequently experience the same patterns of Nature show up again and again in our visionary work, from the microcosm to the macrocosm.

When living at a pace that Nature did not design us for, it’s therapeutic to take a break. Our guests offer a means to do

Olivia Russo, Nadia Black
It may seem the gap between generations is getting wider, but do we have time in this day and age

We employ many tools to see further, from the micro to the macro levels and everything in-between. Our guest, Forensic anthropologist Stephanie Fox, shares stories

Certified Medical Intuitive / Wellness Coach.
We’ve all had moments of direct knowing, spontaneously. Did you know Intuition is like a mental ‘muscle’ that

Our reports on highlights of our time presenting at the Anthropology of Consciousness Conference in St. Louis, where we witnessed the Eclipse in totality, and

From Christine: “I propose the pots (Medio Period (AD 1200 to 1450) Casas Grandes) were animate “pot-people” created for shamanic rituals. They were created with

GB Cornucopia, Cherilynn Morrow
In anticipation of April 8th’s total solar eclipse, let’s honor the Skywatchers of old. About 1,000 years ago, the early

The Cathars believing themselves to be the true heirs to the true Christian heritage, the Cathars completely rejected the Catholic Church. The Cathars were a

We are excited to welcome back popular professors of anthropology at the University of Missouri, Christine and Todd VanPool. Their intensive ethnographic fieldwork and research

“Deep time” refers to the concept of geological or cosmological time spans that are extremely vast, often on the order of millions or billions of

“We see art as one of our universal languages, having greater impact on us, on many levels, than we generally acknowledge. Art is at the

Jeff Volk’s four decades exploring and explaining cymatics gives him a unique perspective on how intricate harmonic patterns can be rendered visible in normally inert

David Elkington, Mythologist & Historian. From David’s long study of the Western and Mediterranean Mystery Schools, he decodes the symbols and the seasons, as well

How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the World
David Hanley, Computer Scientist / Programmer
AI is a technology that is transforming every walk of

Who were the alchemists of old, and who are they now? What were they turning to gold? From the metaphorical and mythical, from history to

Michael Langlois is well equipped to write new chapters in ancient history. He has a busy career, deciphering Dead Sea Scrolls, determining what is fake

Peter Davenport, Director of the National UFO Reporting Center
Peter has manned the UFO hotline on sightings and encounters for over three decades. Those

We’ve looked at many ancient burial rites and how they all tell a cosmological story. In our talk with funeral director Elizabeth Fournier, it’s time

Like many other South American Indian communities, the Suyá Indians of Mato Grosso, Brazil, devote a great deal of time and energy to making music,

Tony Hull, Adjunct Professor of Physics & Astronomy
University of New Mexico. Tony Hull first heard his destiny calling as a young boy perched

The Noosphere refers to the sphere of thought that encompasses the Earth. Brian Swimme returns, with Monica DeRaspe-Bolles, co-writer of their new video series on

The convergence of science and spirituality refers to the growing recognition and exploration of the connections between these two seemingly distinct domains of human understanding.

Gregory Carr is the American visionary who in 2008 dreamed of bringing Gorongosa, a national park in Mozambique, back to life. Once a popular wildlife

The VanPools’ new book, An Anthropological Study of Spirits looks at “the cultural importance of spirits, what spirits want, and how humans interact with them”

Ancient cacao ceremonies were used at religious ceremonies, marriage ceremonies, during both birth and baptism, and most other important ceremonies for the ancient Native Mesoamerican

The 14-billion year evolutionary journey of the universe, and of us, and all of life, is the updated creation story for our transitional times, courtesy

Amid the environmental degradation, social unrest, political divides, and the distracting impact of technology, we also see signs of a positive shift in global consciousness,

Janet began researching the female spiritual leaders of history, and found a museum exhibit around one historical figure, shown in an artifact in a specific

Reclaiming the history of Indigenous People of the Americas
Dr. Paulette Steeves (Cree-Metis) Indigenous Archeologist
Paulette Steeves cites the accumulating evidence from genetics,

Paul Devereux will share his investigation of ancient sites and acoustic archaeology. From caves to constructed stone chambers to standing stones, from temples to rock

The Myth of Disenchantment: Revenge of the Magicians

We continue to examine the evolution of our collective worldviews, and the meeting point of Science and

We are all on a quest, and film is a compelling and vivid way to share it, bringing the audience along to explore the human

We are all on a quest, and film is a compelling and vivid way to share it, bringing the audience along to explore the human

Hilma af Klint was a Swedish artist and mystic whose paintings are considered among the first abstract works known in Western art history. As a

Love is all about connection. It at provides us with peace and an inner knowingness that leads to self-love and acceptance. As we connect with

When did the first people arrive in the Americas? Evidence mounts for dates long before the end of the last Ice Age. Prof. Jiří Chlachula,

Guest: Leon Sam Briggs, Seneca Elder. Our guest brings the wisdom of his tribe, sharing the power of language, song, art, and dance of the

A conversation not for women only, but for us all: How are women today drawing from the long, rich history of empowered women in earlier

The Baja Great Murals are a collection of extraordinary rock art found throughout the mountains and arroyos of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico. Archaeologist

Lynda Paladin shares a retrospective on the art of her late husband, David Paladin, sharing images from her archive of David’s paintings, quotes, and insightful

Part 2. We continue our conversation and presentation with Linda Paladin. Lynda shares a retrospective on the art of her late husband, David Paladin, sharing

Geology, Ecology, Eros & Ethics . We continue to explore the relationship between human experience and our environment. Environmental Consciousness shifts our perspective from anthropocentric

Connecting Spirituality and Global Mind. How do we finding connections between the spectrum of faith, tradition and worldviews? We have shared stories, and these stories

New discoveries in Paleo-Indian Archaeology The peopling of the Americas is a hot topic with new theories and dates emerging from new found evidence. Anthropologist

Research on the Origins of Art and Religion. Ancient cultures are being widely seen as more advanced, more sophisticated, their innovations and the marks they

Guest: Ashok Gangadean, Professor of Philosophy, Haverford College. Logos is one of many terms given an age-old concept that appears in traditions spanning the globe,

Back by popular demand: With warmth, humor, playfulness, Frank Ferrante has much more to share on righting our path, personally and collectively. His common sense

Ray Tomes studies cycles of all kinds. Those within our own bodies, and Earth’s body, are of particular interest, and the many ways we are

Essential Skills for Surviving the Modern World. How can we tap into research from modern psychology to reach our fundamental human goals in more effective

Jeff is carrying on the work of his late mother Brenda Dunne, who with Robert Jahn founded and ran the PEAR Lab at Princeton studying

Frank Ferrante – International Inspirational Speaker Workshop Facilitator – Coach, Author of “May I be Frank. ““What happens when Tony Soprano meets Deepak Chopra? That’s

It’s the ultimate walking meditation — long-distance hiking is an exercise in endurance and perseverance, mentally and physically testing one’s limits and clearing the mind.

Professor Emeritus, Sanskrit and Classical Indian Religions, University of Iowa. About divination, Fred writes: “Divination has a sense of foretelling, predicting, or prophesying. It is

Through the Lens of the Wandering Eye, Scott Stulberg – World Photographer. Scott’s love for travel and photography has led him to many remote corners

Guest: Frederick L. Coolidge Ph.D, Professor of Psychology, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Fred presents a scientific, historic and psychological account of dream interpretation

Christine VanPool / Todd VanPool
Popular professors of archaeology and anthropology at the University of Missouri, Christine and Todd’s field work and research into