It’s strange how far Hancock’s conversations can go when he’s on the Rogan Experience, and I'm not entirely certain I can fully trust what he says. However, Göbekli Tepe certainly changed things considerably, didn’t it? It altered established timelines; something existed earlier than expected, and it was structured and substantial. Some of the points made in Fingerprints of the Gods seem to have some validity. …

The creators of Cosmos aimed to instruct and inform their audience; however, Ancient Apocalypse seems designed to provoke reactions and create excitement. The series uses an excessive number of low-quality sound effects—sudden noises, booming bass—to heighten the drama, which becomes quite irritating. It's unfortunate because the topics explored are genuinely fascinating and possess enough substance to stand on …