Graham Hancock

Graham-Hancock

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Graham Hancock (born 2 August 1950) is a British author and journalist, known for his unconventional theories involving ancient civilizations, stone monuments, and megaliths. His work has garnered both significant popularity and criticism from mainstream scholars.

Early Life and Education

Graham Hancock was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He spent part of his childhood in India, where his father worked as a surgeon. Hancock later attended Durham University, where he graduated with a degree in Sociology.

Career

Hancock began his career as a journalist, writing for several British newspapers, including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Independent, and The Guardian. His early work focused on economic and social development issues.

Unconventional Theories

Hancock is best known for his books that propose alternative theories about ancient civilizations. His most famous work, Fingerprints of the Gods, suggests that a highly advanced civilization existed thousands of years before the traditionally recognized ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Mesoamerica. He argues that this civilization left behind various clues in the form of ancient monuments and myths.

Major Works

• Fingerprints of the Gods (1995)
• The Sign and the Seal (1992)
• Heaven's Mirror (1998)
• Underworld: The Mysterious Origins of Civilization (2002)
• Magicians of the Gods (2015)
• America Before: The Key to Earth's Lost Civilization (2019)

Criticism and Controversy

Hancock's theories have been widely criticized by mainstream archaeologists and historians. Critics argue that his work lacks empirical evidence and relies heavily on speculation. Despite this, Hancock's books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into multiple languages.

Personal Life

Graham Hancock is married to Santha Faiia, a photographer who has collaborated with him on several of his projects. They have six children.

Related Pages

• Ancient Egypt
• Megalith
• Atlantis
• Alternative archaeology
• Pseudoarchaeology

See Also

• Erich von Däniken
• Robert Bauval
• Zecharia Sitchin