Long time, Skeptoid listeners, know that one of my pet peeves is alternate history, such

as that promoted by the popular science and history TV networks who will always feature

ancient alien crackpots or Atlantis believers with all kinds of bizarre theories.

It annoys me so much that I want to test you today with a pop quiz to see if you can

recognize this nonsense for what it is.

Are you ready?

Your ancient mysteries pop quiz is today on Skeptoid.

You're listening to Skeptoid.

I'm Brian Dunning from Skeptoid.com.

Pop quiz ancient mysteries.

Once again, we're going to surprise you with a test.

It's like that dreaded day when you walk into the classroom expecting to watch a video,

but get hit with a surprise test instead.

Today, we're going to see how well you've paid attention over the previous 12 years

of Skeptoid.

And if you haven't been with us that long, we're going to see how well you've managed

to avoid reading chariots of the gods or watching ancient aliens.

For the subject of today's pop quiz is ancient mysteries.

We're going to find out if you've been properly applying your skeptical filters to the

flood of misinformation that pop culture throws your way.

So let's begin.

If you want time to think about each of these, just be ready to hit the pause button before

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