ORIGINS CONFERENCE - November 2nd 2024
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ROBIN HEATH - The Origins of Advanced Cosmology in Megalithic Culture
For over thirty years Robin Heath has researched evidence for a prehistoric science embedded within the surviving megalithic monuments in Britain, Ireland and France. A leading UK field researcher on megalithic monuments, Robin is an independent researcher and a seasoned presenter. He has written and published nine books, co-authoring a further two, one with John Michell. Robin's books reveal verifiable evidence that a high cultural technology was built into the astronomical, geometrical and metrological qualities of many ancient monuments. But the subject of megalithic science is much more than this, for it also affirms the hermetic adage of 'As above, so below', and reveals a comprehensive prehistoric cosmology. With a background in engineering, Robin graduated with a BSc Hons in Electronics and Engineering Science from UCNW Bangor in 1970. He initially worked as a Research & Development engineer in semiconductor design, microliths, then technical marketing took him around many countries in the Far East. Eventually, after two children came along, Robin became a lecturer in Mathematics and Electronics, and in 1990 he left this profession as Head of Technology in a College of Further Education to explore the megaliths of Brittany for two years. Robin lives in coastal West Wales, where he and his wife Tricia keep an organic small-holding. www.robinheath.info |
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ANDREW COLLINS - From Karahan Tepe to Stonehenge -The Greatest Revelations + Book Launch
Andrew Collins is one of the world’s most renowned authorities on the world of Göbekli Tepe, being the first ancient mysteries writer to feature it in book form within his 2006 book The Cygnus Mystery. He has gained a strong reputation for reporting the facts correctly and in a manner accessible to a general audience. Andrew is also a lead proponent of the concept of a lost civilization and has a massive following on social media and on YouTube, where he regularly posts videos on the latest discoveries in the ancient mysteries subject. Andrew is also the codiscoverer, along with Egyptological researcher Nigel Skinner Simpson, of a huge cave complex located within the shadow of the Great Pyramid in Egypt and known today as Collins’s Cave. He co-founded the Origins Conference in 2013 and founded the legendary Questing Conferencs in London. He currently lives near the Essex seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea, and his website is www.andrewcollins.com |
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Caroline Wise - From Stone, Ivory, Horn and Clay – the Ancestral Goddess Emerges
Some of the earliest artistic expressions link the dawn of the magical imagination with representations of the female form. We’ll be looking at images from deep prehistory and discussing how they can be relevant to us today, and how we might connect to the creators of this magical art |
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JON F. WHITE - Finding Our Oldest Stories: Tracing Mythology to the Roots of Humanity
Jon White is the creator behind the Crecganford channel on YouTube and the Mythology and Folklore Database. He studied Anglo-Saxon literature and old Norse literature, before expanding his research into Indo-European, and then Eurasian mythology. Although formally retired he can still be occasionally persuaded to help academics and institutions with research and lectures as they quest to unlock the oldest stories through proven scientific methods. The result of this is the reconstruction of stories that have been lost to us, not told for thousands, or even tens of thousands of years, revealing humanities earliest questions, and how they perceived the world, their lives, and death. |
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SIMON BANTON - The Astronomy of Stonehenge
An illustrated talk about the generally accepted as well as the more controversial astronomical alignments at Stonehenge. Which of the theories are plausible, and which aren’t? Did the builders really have the depth of understanding of the movements of the Sun and Moon that some believe they did? Can it actually be used to predict eclipses? Simon is an astronomer who has been fascinated by Stonehenge for over 30 years and has appeared on both the Sky at Night and Stargazing Live! talking about the astronomy of the monument. He worked for English Heritage at Stonehenge for 6 years and now leads private tours of the World Heritage Site and hosts after-hours visits for small groups inside the stone circle. www.stonesofstonehenge.org.uk |
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JJ AINSWORTH AND HUGH NEWMAN - Before the Tas Tepeler Culture and the Origins of Their Symbolism Hugh Newman is an explorer, megalithomaniac and author of Earth Grids: The Secret Pattern of Gaia’s Sacred Sites (2008), Stone Circles (2017) and co-author of Giants on Record (2015), Megalith: Studies in Stone (2018), Geomancy (2021) and The Giants of Stonehenge and Ancient Britain (2021). He has been a regular guest on History Channel’s Ancient Aliens and numerous other TV shows. He lives very close to Stonehenge. He will be signing his new book at the event: Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe: The World's First Megaliths (Wooden Books, October 2023). www.megalithomania.co.uk Jj Ainsworth is a researcher and explorer based in the US, who is an expert on ancient symbolism and connections between sites worldwide. She has featured on numerous radio shows, has published articles on www.ancient-origins.net, and presented at conferences in the UK and US. |
CONFERENCE Information
The Origins Conference was founded by Andrew Collins (Questing Conference) and Hugh Newman (Megalithomania) in 2013 to explore the origins of civilization. It took place at Rudolf Steiner House, except in 2015 it took place at Queen Mary University at Mile End. During the pandemic it went online (2021) and has now permantly moved to Wiltshire. Previous speakers include Graham Hancock, Prof. Robert Temple, Michael Cremo, Prof. Irving Finkel, Dr. Greg Little, Lora Little, Robert Bauval, Lynn Picknett, Clive Prince, William Henry, Dr Manjir Samanta-Laughton, Graham Philips, Christopher Dunn, Deborah Cartwright, Lenie Reedijk, Danny Hilman Natawidjaja, Alan Butler, Maria Wheatley, Scott Creighton and Jim Vieira.
The conference prices are in three phases. Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3. Phase 3 discounted tickets are now in place. Book now as it will cost more on the door (if any tickets are still available)
Venue Information: The Bouverie Hall, Goddard Rd, Pewsey SN9 5EQ. www.bouveriehall.co.uk. There is ample parking directly at the venue and the Pewsey Train Station is located a few minutes walk away. There are numerous hotels and B&Bs in the area and shops, restaurants and of course pubs are located nearby.
Catering: Food (lunch and snacks) and hot and cold drinks will be provided in the main venue. There will also be a mobile vehicle selling savoury and sweet crepes and fresh coffee outside in the car park.
Sunday 3rd November Tour 10.30am - 2.30pm: Meet at main Avebury National Trust car park at 10.30am for an exploration (on foot) of the Avebury Stone Circle complex guided by Robin Heath and guests.
Conference contact info: info@megalithomania.co.uk - Facebook Page - Origins Lectures on Youtube