Volume 5 Archive
THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 1 • July 6, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This was one of the stranger weeks in fringe history. Between Scott Wolter’s claim last Saturday that he knows people who have samples of Jesus’ DNA and that the Sinclair family claimed America in the name of Venus, and the announcement of a musical based on Scott Wolter’s work, we had more than enough America Unearthed news to last the rest of the summer. But when I learned that fringe writer Greg Little attacked me for doubting the existence of a lost race of giants, things just got weird—especially when fans of Little started writing to me demanding to know why my “bias” prevents me from believing whatever has been committed to print, such as old newspaper stories about “giants.”
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of June 23-July 6:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 1 • July 6, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This was one of the stranger weeks in fringe history. Between Scott Wolter’s claim last Saturday that he knows people who have samples of Jesus’ DNA and that the Sinclair family claimed America in the name of Venus, and the announcement of a musical based on Scott Wolter’s work, we had more than enough America Unearthed news to last the rest of the summer. But when I learned that fringe writer Greg Little attacked me for doubting the existence of a lost race of giants, things just got weird—especially when fans of Little started writing to me demanding to know why my “bias” prevents me from believing whatever has been committed to print, such as old newspaper stories about “giants.”
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of June 23-July 6:
- Review of Ancient Aliens S06E22 "Mysterious Devices"
- "Leading Expert on UFOs" Nick Pope: Ancient Astronaut Theory "Borderline Racist"
- Greg Little's Attack on My Coverage of Giant Skeletons
- Scott Wolter: We Have Jesus' DNA, and the Sinclair Family Are Part of a Jesus-Venus Conspiracy
- Musical Dramatizing Scott Wolter's Kensington Rune Stone Claims Set for Minnesota Debut
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 2 • July 13, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This week started off well. I attended Paul McCartney’s Albany concert last Saturday, and it was an amazing experience. It was my first time seeing him live, and it was also McCartney’s first show after recovering from the illness that forced him to cancel his first American tour dates. Then the Huffington Post ran a piece criticizing me, and that was less fun. By the end of the week, Scott Wolter had saved the week by asserting that Christians are out to get him for daring to speak the “truth” about the Jesus Bloodline.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of July 7-13:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 2 • July 13, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This week started off well. I attended Paul McCartney’s Albany concert last Saturday, and it was an amazing experience. It was my first time seeing him live, and it was also McCartney’s first show after recovering from the illness that forced him to cancel his first American tour dates. Then the Huffington Post ran a piece criticizing me, and that was less fun. By the end of the week, Scott Wolter had saved the week by asserting that Christians are out to get him for daring to speak the “truth” about the Jesus Bloodline.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of July 7-13:
- Creationist "Bigfoot" Veterinarian Wants Cash to Sequence Nephilim "Giant" DNA
- Syfy to Air "Documentary" about Ancient Aliens on the Moon and Their Threat to Earth
- Scott Wolter Says Narragansett Rune Stone Hoax Claims Might Be Based on Religious Opposition to Him
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 3 • July 20, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
My interview with Minnesota Public Radio regarding the Kensington Rune Stone was postponed due to the downing of the Malaysian airliner over the Ukraine. If the news calms down some, I’ll be offering some comments and thoughts on the artifact early next week.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of July 14-20:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 3 • July 20, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
My interview with Minnesota Public Radio regarding the Kensington Rune Stone was postponed due to the downing of the Malaysian airliner over the Ukraine. If the news calms down some, I’ll be offering some comments and thoughts on the artifact early next week.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of July 14-20:
- Review of Eric H. Cline's "1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed"
- Review of "The Strain" S01E01
- "Times of India" Endorses Ancient Astronaut Theory, Says Cave Paintings Show "Aliens and UFOs"
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 4 • July 27, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of July 21-27:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 4 • July 27, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- This week I spoke with a Minnesota Public Radio producer about the Kensington Rune Stone. The program, however, will not air on MPR but rather on a local station as part of an examination of the ways believers have integrated the stone into their belief systems. I’ll keep you updated on when or if the program airs. It’s in preproduction for a fall airing.
- This week I also sent off the manuscript for my anthology of ancient texts used by fringe historians. The project is finally done! I am incredibly relieved because it took much more work and far more time than I anticipated to get it right. It should be out sometime this fall, probably around November—just in time for Christmas shopping! I’ll keep you posted.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of July 21-27:
- Review of Richard Dewhurst's Ancient Giants Who Ruled America and Its "Pre-Indian Caucasian Culture"
- Review of Ancient Aliens S06E23 "Faces of the Gods" (Special Edition) and S07E01 "The Reptilians"
- Review of In Search of Aliens S01E01 "The Hunt for Atlantis"
- Jim Marrs: Aliens Use Mitochondrial DNA to Rule the World through Rothschild Banking Family
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 5 • August 3, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
My publisher, McFarland, received my manuscript for my anthology of ancient texts this week, and the good news is that it’s ready to go to the editing and design stage. The bad news is that the illustrations specialist informed me that three images from the Library of Congress are “too blurry,” so I’ve had to scramble to replace them. One of them was the famous map of the empire of Atlantis from Ignatius Donnelly’s Atlantis: The Antediluvian World. Fortunately, I own a vintage copy of the book and could scan a new copy of the map, though it’s hard to do from a bound text. The production part of being an author is much less fun than the writing.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of July 28-August 3:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 5 • August 3, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
My publisher, McFarland, received my manuscript for my anthology of ancient texts this week, and the good news is that it’s ready to go to the editing and design stage. The bad news is that the illustrations specialist informed me that three images from the Library of Congress are “too blurry,” so I’ve had to scramble to replace them. One of them was the famous map of the empire of Atlantis from Ignatius Donnelly’s Atlantis: The Antediluvian World. Fortunately, I own a vintage copy of the book and could scan a new copy of the map, though it’s hard to do from a bound text. The production part of being an author is much less fun than the writing.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of July 28-August 3:
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E02 "The Tesla Experiment"
- Review of In Search of Aliens S01E02 "Nazi Time Travelers"
- Did Bruce Fenton Find the Homeland of Bible Giants in the Caucasus Mountains?
- Who Was the First Person to Receive an Alien Anal Probe?
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 6 • August 10, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of August 4-10:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 6 • August 10, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- This week I was contacted by an American Heroes Channel producer about appearing on an upcoming episode of Codes and Conspiracies, but nothing is set in stone.
- For those of you who are interested, I’ve posted a revised and expanded version of my blog post on “Aliens & Anal Probes” as an article in the new UFO section of my website.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of August 4-10:
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E03 "The God Particle"
- Review of In Search of Aliens S01E03 "The Mystery of Loch Ness"
- Review of the Half of "Unexplained Files" S02E02 on the Peruvian "Alien" Mummy
- David Wilcock Appears on Russian Conspiracy Program to Promote Aliens, Gold, and 9/11 Truth Claims
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 7 • August 17, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This week I fielded some interview offers from a handful of online radio programs, most of which asked me to come on as a second or third choice after someone more famous declined or canceled. I have a few interviews set up for September, and I’ll publish the details as we get closer to air time since these things have a way of getting canceled. I’ve been bumped for breaking news on more than one occasion. ITV never did call back after that…
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of August 11-17:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 7 • August 17, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This week I fielded some interview offers from a handful of online radio programs, most of which asked me to come on as a second or third choice after someone more famous declined or canceled. I have a few interviews set up for September, and I’ll publish the details as we get closer to air time since these things have a way of getting canceled. I’ve been bumped for breaking news on more than one occasion. ITV never did call back after that…
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of August 11-17:
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E04 "Alien Encounters"
- Review of In Search of Aliens S01E04 "The Roswell Rock"
- New York Magazine Writer Declares End of UFOs
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 8 • August 24, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of August 18-24:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 8 • August 24, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- This week I managed to upset Bruce Fenton, self-described paranormal expert, by quoting him verbatim, which he considers an unfair attack. Fenton believes he is the reincarnation of a space alien who fought against a Reptilian ambush deep in prehistory. He’s also being paid by the Science Channel to serve as an expert in ancient mysteries on an expedition to find giants.
- For the rest of the week, I spent my time fighting with a major computer manufacturer to get a faulty computer repaired. It took up more time than I expected.
- I also started work on a new YouTube video, which I think will be pretty good. I laid down the voice track, mixed in the music, and started building the visuals. But it takes forever to build visuals when the standard is 2 seconds per shot. That means that the seven-minute video will have approximately 210 different shots. That’s a lot of editing!
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of August 18-24:
- Review of In Search of Aliens S01E05 "The Search for Bigfoot"
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E05 "Aliens and Superheroes"
- Science Channel Giant "Expert" Bruce Fenton Claims Psychic Time Travel Powers, Grey Alien in His House
- Review of Our Gods Wear Spandex by Christopher Loring Knowles, Part 1 and Part 2
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 9 • August 31, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
I know it’s not fair to tease my readers, but I am weak and can’t resist. This week I received a super-secret preview of an academic paper that offers a startling new discovery about a well-known fringe history artifact. I wish I could say more, but because it has not yet been submitted for publication, I can’t say anything more. But rest assured, as soon as it is published, I will be the first to report on it! You’ll just have to speculate until then. Sadly, due to the speed of academic publishing, it could be a long wait.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of August 25-31:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 9 • August 31, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
I know it’s not fair to tease my readers, but I am weak and can’t resist. This week I received a super-secret preview of an academic paper that offers a startling new discovery about a well-known fringe history artifact. I wish I could say more, but because it has not yet been submitted for publication, I can’t say anything more. But rest assured, as soon as it is published, I will be the first to report on it! You’ll just have to speculate until then. Sadly, due to the speed of academic publishing, it could be a long wait.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of August 25-31:
- L. A. Marzulli Claims Satan Is Planning a "Seed War" Between Genetically Pure and Impure Humans
- S. T. Joshi: People Who Aren't Famous Have No Right to Criticize Lovecraft for Racism
- A Bizarre 1977 Article on Jesus the Ancient Astronaut
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 10 • September 7, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of September 1-7:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 10 • September 7, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- The American Heroes Channel informed me that they plan to interview me this week for an upcoming episode on the origins of the ancient astronaut theory. We’ll see how that goes.
- McFarland Publishers sent me the nearly-final draft title for my new book of ancient texts used by fringe writers: Foundations of Atlantis, Ancient Astronauts and Other Alternative Pasts: 126 Documents Cited by Writers of Fringe History, Translated with Annotations. It’s a bit of a mouthful, and the 126 number will have to change, as it is not correct. We’ll see how it ends up.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of September 1-7:
- Review of In Search of Aliens S01E06 "The Mystery of the Cyclops"
- North Kingstown, RI Town Council Holds Closed Meeting with Scott Wolter to Hear Jesus-Templar Claims
- Review of The Unexplained Files' Segment on the So-Called Bosnian Pyramids
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 11 • September 14, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of September 8-14:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 11 • September 14, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- On Monday I am scheduled to shoot an episode of the American Heroes Channel show Codes and Conspiracies, which is going to devote an episode to the history of the ancient astronaut theory. I will be appearing along with scheduled guests Ken Feder, the archaeologist, and Erich von Däniken, the ancient astronaut theorist, who has already shot his portion of the show. As always, such upcoming events are subject to change.
- This coming Saturday I am schedule to appear on the Edge radio show, which is also subject to change. When I have confirmation and more information I’ll post it on my blog.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of September 8-14:
- Review of In Search of Aliens S01E07 "The Mystery of Puma Punku"
- Infamous Memoirist James Frey Pens New Ancient Astronaut Novel for Teens Inspired by Ancient Aliens
- Unexplained Files Tells Us to Fear Nuclear-Obsessed UFOs
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 12 • September 21, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of September 15-21:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 12 • September 21, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- This week I shot an episode of Codes & Conspiracies focusing on the ancient astronaut theory. The episode is scheduled to air sometime this winter, probably between November and January. I will keep you posted when I have a firm air date.
- When I returned from the shoot, I learned that America Unearthed host Scott Wolter had taken to his blog to threaten me with imaginary legal action for potential “future events” that haven’t happened yet. We’ll see how that goes. Time traveling legal threats confuse me. I might already have been angry tomorrow, but I guess only “future events” will let me know for sure.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of September 15-21:
- Scott Wolter Lashes Out at Me Again, Says "Future Events" Might Cause Him to Sue Me
- Review of In Search of Aliens S01E08 "The Founding of America"
- Review of The Unexplained Files' Segment on Giants in the Republic of Georgia
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 13 • September 28, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of September 22-28:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 13 • September 28, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- I have to admit, it was a bit unusual to have America Unearthed host Scott Wolter attacking me online for having an “unbalanced” life. That one is sure to go into my personal scrap book alongside Giorgio Tsoukalos’s long-ago claim that I had “malevolent intentions.” Fortunately, it was otherwise just your standard week of Oreo cookie conspiracies, elongated skulls, and other familiar fringe history topics.
- I just learned this weekend that famed TV producer Alan Landsburg, the creator of Biography and In Search Of… died last month at the age of 81. Landsburg, more than any other single person, is responsible for the popularity of the ancient astronaut theory thanks to a series of 1970s documentaries he produced for NBC based on Chariots of the Gods, including In Search of Ancient Astronauts and The Outer Space Connection. Hosted by Rod Serling, these programs were watched by more than a third of all TV viewers and remain the most-watched ancient astronaut programs of all time. They were the model for Ancient Aliens, which was also originally adapted from Chariots of the Gods.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of September 22-28:
- Review of In Search of Aliens S01E09 "The Mystery of Nazca"
- Tracing the Origins of the Oreo Cookie Conspiracy
- Scott Wolter on the Attack: Jason Colavito's "Life Is Unbalanced" and He "Can't Be Taken Seriously"
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 14 • October 5, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This week I did a pre-interview with a producer for BBC Radio 3 regarding the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, the subject of my most recent book. I’ve been asked to appear in a documentary about the Caucasus Mountains to discuss the influence and impact of the Argonaut myth and the Golden Fleece on the Western image of the Caucasus.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of September 29-October 4:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 14 • October 5, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This week I did a pre-interview with a producer for BBC Radio 3 regarding the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, the subject of my most recent book. I’ve been asked to appear in a documentary about the Caucasus Mountains to discuss the influence and impact of the Argonaut myth and the Golden Fleece on the Western image of the Caucasus.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week of September 29-October 4:
- Review of In Search of Aliens S01E10 "The Alien Code"
- America Unearthed New Season Clip: Bees Are the Key to Finding the Holy Bloodline of Jesus
- William Henry: "I Wanted to Throw Up" Due to Ancient Aliens' Mistakes, "Manipulative Tendencies"
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 15 • October 12, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week October 5-12:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 15 • October 12, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- I was supposed to do an interview with BBC Radio 3 this week, but the producer didn’t get back to me about scheduling, which means that either I’m out or the production is behind schedule. I’ll try the producer again this coming week and see what’s going on.
- I’m waiting for the proof copies of my new book, Foundations of Atlantis, to arrive. In theory, I should be seeing them soon. I do not look forward to indexing this very complex anthology of ancient texts.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week October 5-12:
- History Channel Gives Jim Viera a Series to Search for Lost Race of Giants
- L. A. Marzulli and Graham Hancock Talk Spirituality, Anger at Mainstream Scholars on Jimmy Church Radio Show
- MUFON Praises Cable Fringe Shows for Driving New Interest in UFOs, Paranormal
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 16 • October 19, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
The interesting news this week was that novelist and fringe history buff David Brody based a character in his new novel on me. Brody claims that the figure is a composite, but the similarities—ranging from Italian-American ethnicity to Latin fluency to running a blog reviewing fringe history documentaries—are too close to be anything but intentional. Naturally the character is a villain who “smells” and who triggers the novel’s plot by posting a blog entry revealing negative personal information about the book’s Scott Wolter stand-in hero.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week October 13-19:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 16 • October 19, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
The interesting news this week was that novelist and fringe history buff David Brody based a character in his new novel on me. Brody claims that the figure is a composite, but the similarities—ranging from Italian-American ethnicity to Latin fluency to running a blog reviewing fringe history documentaries—are too close to be anything but intentional. Naturally the character is a villain who “smells” and who triggers the novel’s plot by posting a blog entry revealing negative personal information about the book’s Scott Wolter stand-in hero.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week October 13-19:
- David Brody and Scott Wolter Claim "Hooked X" on Westford Knight
- Scott Wolter Promises "Mind Blowing" Proof of Conspiracy Theory During Radio Show Appearance
- David Brody Bases Villain on Me, Calls Him Smelly Loser
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 17 • October 26, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
A+E Networks, the parent of History and H2, revoked my press credentials and locked me out of their press website this weekend, only days before the launch of their new lineup of pseudo-history programs. The revocation occurred just after I published an early review of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History based on an A+E Networks screener. Assuming this was purposeful, I can’t imagine what they thought it would accomplish.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week October 20-26:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 17 • October 26, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
A+E Networks, the parent of History and H2, revoked my press credentials and locked me out of their press website this weekend, only days before the launch of their new lineup of pseudo-history programs. The revocation occurred just after I published an early review of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History based on an A+E Networks screener. Assuming this was purposeful, I can’t imagine what they thought it would accomplish.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week October 20-26:
- Early Review: Brad Meltzer's Lost History
- Mayans in Miami and Muvians in Japan
- William A. Hinson and Some Recycled "Giant" Claims
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 18 • November 2, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This week saw the return of Ancient Aliens in anticipation of next week’s full-on sweeps month fringe history bonanza. I can’t say I’m exactly looking forward to it, but in honor of the upcoming series Search for the Lost Giants (premiering Tuesday), I’ve created a special section of my website devoted to material on the alleged discovery of prehistoric skeletons of giant humans. It has some interesting material, so be sure to check it out.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week October 27-November 2:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 18 • November 2, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This week saw the return of Ancient Aliens in anticipation of next week’s full-on sweeps month fringe history bonanza. I can’t say I’m exactly looking forward to it, but in honor of the upcoming series Search for the Lost Giants (premiering Tuesday), I’ve created a special section of my website devoted to material on the alleged discovery of prehistoric skeletons of giant humans. It has some interesting material, so be sure to check it out.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week October 27-November 2:
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E06 "Forbidden Caves"
- Scott Roberts and Jack Ward Offer Sizzle Reel for New Fringe History Show
- Micah Hanks: The Hubris of Jason Colavito and Skeptics over Giants Is "Worthy of Study"
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 19 • November 9, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This was a big week for fringe history on television, with the return of Curse of Oak Island, the launch of Search for the Lost Giants, a new episode of Ancient Aliens, and the season premiere of America Unearthed. It’s all too much, really, and I’m going to have to make some decisions about which abuses of history I am going to subject myself to each week. There is a limit to how much I can take!
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week November 3-9:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 19 • November 9, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
This was a big week for fringe history on television, with the return of Curse of Oak Island, the launch of Search for the Lost Giants, a new episode of Ancient Aliens, and the season premiere of America Unearthed. It’s all too much, really, and I’m going to have to make some decisions about which abuses of history I am going to subject myself to each week. There is a limit to how much I can take!
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week November 3-9:
- Review of America Unearthed S03E01 "Secrets of the Alamo"
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E07 "Mysteries of the Sphinx"
- Review of Search for the Lost Giants S01E01 "Unraveling the Mystery"
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 20 • November 16, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week November 10-16:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 20 • November 16, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- I’d like to offer a special welcome to my new Turkish readers! Earlier this week, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed that Islamic sailors discovered Cuba in 1178 because of a passage in Columbus’s journal suggesting he found a mosque in Cuba. I wrote about this back in 2013, and my article is attracting attention in Turkey this week as a result of Erdogan’s recent claims.
- On the other hand, I was rejected from another television gig this week when Left/Right Productions admitted that they had not researched me and discovered that it was perhaps not the best idea to hire me for a show they want to pitch to the H2 network.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week November 10-16:
- Review of America Unearthed S03E02 "Guardians of Superstition Mountain"
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E08 "Aliens Among Us"
- Review of Search for the Lost Giants S01E02: "A Photo, A Tooth, the Truth?"
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 21 • November 23, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week November 17-23:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 21 • November 23, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- This week I was scheduled to have conversations with two television producers, but only one of them called. Our conversation was off the record, so I can’t report on exactly what was said. The long and short of it, though, is that he wasn’t interested in me for an on camera role.
- In happier news, I’ve completed the majority of the upgrades to my website’s graphic design. Most of the main tabs and the home page now have shiny new graphics.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week November 17-23:
- Review of Search for the Lost Giants S01E03 "Chasing the Bones"
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E09 "The Genius Factor"
- Review of America Unearthed S03E03 "The Appalachian Giant"
- Tracing the Origins of the "Giant" of Nine Men's Misery
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 22 • November 30, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
I want to express my gratitude again for my generous readers who contributed this week to my campaign to raise money to pay for the renewal of my website’s hosting services and web development professional tools. I appreciate each and every donation, most of which were in the $1-$5 range. Every dollar helps, and if you’d like to contribute, you can do so through the donation button on my blog page or through this link. (I hope the link works!)
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week November 24-30:
And my usual TV reviews:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 22 • November 30, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
I want to express my gratitude again for my generous readers who contributed this week to my campaign to raise money to pay for the renewal of my website’s hosting services and web development professional tools. I appreciate each and every donation, most of which were in the $1-$5 range. Every dollar helps, and if you’d like to contribute, you can do so through the donation button on my blog page or through this link. (I hope the link works!)
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week November 24-30:
- Giants' Double Teeth: A Case of Linguistic Confusion?
- India's Prime Minister, Top Historian Claim Ancient India Had Airplanes, Automobiles, and Plastic Surgery
And my usual TV reviews:
- Review of Search for the Lost Giants S01E04 "The Giant Curse"
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E10 "Secrets of the Mummies"
- Review of America Unearthed S0304 "Montezuma's Gold"
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 23 • December 7, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
Reviewing three TV shows a week is a massive amount of work, so I’m glad that this coming week Ancient Aliens is taking Friday off. I’m trying to decide whether there is a show I can drop from my rotation. If there were going to be one, it’s probably going to be Ancient Aliens since the program is running so much on fumes that it’s recycling its own recycling now.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week November 24-30:
And my usual TV reviews:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 23 • December 7, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
Reviewing three TV shows a week is a massive amount of work, so I’m glad that this coming week Ancient Aliens is taking Friday off. I’m trying to decide whether there is a show I can drop from my rotation. If there were going to be one, it’s probably going to be Ancient Aliens since the program is running so much on fumes that it’s recycling its own recycling now.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week November 24-30:
- Review of The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly
- Media Fleeced by Claim Argonauts Mined Gold in the Republic of Georgia
And my usual TV reviews:
- Review of America Unearthed S03E05 "Custer's Blood Treasure"
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E11 "Alien Resurrections"
- Review of Search for the Lost Giants S01E05 "Into the Bone Cave"
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 24 • December 14, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
My publishers at McFarland have released the final title, cover design, and promotional text for my anthology of fringe history’s favorite ancient texts, Foundations of Atlantis, Ancient Astronauts and Other Alternative Pasts. The book is with the publisher and should be released sometime in the spring—I’d estimate around March or April.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week December 8-14:
And my usual TV reviews:
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 24 • December 14, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
My publishers at McFarland have released the final title, cover design, and promotional text for my anthology of fringe history’s favorite ancient texts, Foundations of Atlantis, Ancient Astronauts and Other Alternative Pasts. The book is with the publisher and should be released sometime in the spring—I’d estimate around March or April.
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week December 8-14:
- Graham Hancock: Comet Wiped Out Ice Age Civilization, Egyptians May Have Worshiped Comet's Fragments
- Marijuana Advocate Claims God, Satan, Anunnaki Were Tetraploid Giants Created by a Crocus
And my usual TV reviews:
- Review of America Unearthed S03E06 "Captain Kidd's Pirate Code"
- Review of Search for the Lost Giants S01E06 "The Moment of Truth"
Until next week, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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THE SKEPTICAL XENOARCHAEOLOGIST
• Vol. 5 • Issue 25 • December 21, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week December 15-21:
And my usual TV reviews:
Until next year, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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• Vol. 5 • Issue 25 • December 21, 2014 •
It’s been a busy week in the world of xenoarchaeology. Let’s see what’s new…
News
- This week I appeared on the Chauncey de Vega Show podcast. Be sure to check it out!
- As we move into the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, I’m taking my traditional week off from writing a newsletter. So, this is my last newsletter for 2014. I will continue to update my blog throughout the holidays, so be sure to check in frequently for the latest posts!
- As you prepare for the holiday season, however, be sure to think about whether someone in your life might enjoy a book or two from my long list of books. Overnight shipping will get the book to you in time for Christmas, and most have e-book versions for instant download! My books also are the perfect way to use that Amazon gift card you know you’re getting in your stocking…
On the Blog
In case you missed them, here are my best blog posts for the week December 15-21:
- Did Marco Polo Explore Alaska? A Review of Benjamin B. Olshin's The Mysteries of the Marco Polo Maps (2014)
- The Giant Who Wasn't: The Case of the Mistaken Mastodon of Tennessee
And my usual TV reviews:
- Review of America Unearthed S03E07 "Marco Polo Discovers America"
- Review of Ancient Aliens S07E12 "Alien Messages"
Until next year, keep watching the skies!
Jason Colavito
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