Ages of ice and steel

Binged "Ancient Apocalypse: The Americas" on Netflix. Could have been an episode shorter if they'd cut out the conversation with Keanu and removed a bit of repetition towards the end. Nevertheless, presenter Graham Hancock continues to ask challenging questions about the origin of human civilisation as we currently understand it. And, unlike some - most? - of his critics, continues to get out there and investigate sites himself, while speaking to *longtime* local researchers as well as Indigenous knowledge-holders. Do I agree with all of his conclusions? Heck, no. But I always appreciate hearing 'em.

Also just finished the "History Extra Podcast"'s four-part special "1066: The Battle For England". Great stuff. Gave me a new perspective on the events surrounding that momentous year. I recommend it - and even more so their earlier five-parter on Ancient Egypt. While I'm praising pods, check out "The Legend Of 'SwordQuest'" (infamous Atari game promotion), "Uncut - Diamond Daniella" (Kiwi boxing world champ's entertaining journey), "When We Were Wizards" (TSR/"D&D" by the folks who were there) and maybe "My Friend, The Serial Killer" (young journo's close call). That last one appears to have stalled.