Ancient Apocalypse

Ancient Apocalypse

Created by Graham Hancock

On Netflix

2022–20242 seasons14 episodes35 min6.6 / 10

A speculative archaeological documentary that pursues a revisionist thesis about lost pre-Ice Age civilizations through globe-trotting investigation and visual evidence.

Journalist and writer Graham Hancock travels the globe hunting for evidence of mysterious, lost civilizations dating back to the last Ice Age. He attempts to prove that a climatic event 12,000 years ago wiped out an entire civilization far more sophisticated than the simple hunter-gatherers some archaeologists believe lived at that time.

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  • Does Ancient Apocalypse leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Ancient Apocalypse violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Is Ancient Apocalypse scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.

  • Is Ancient Apocalypse sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

  • Is Ancient Apocalypse easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.

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