Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse: All you need to know about presenter Graham Hancock

Graham Hancock from Netflix's Ancient Apocalypse was born on August 2, 1950. He is a journalist, prolific writer, and author primarily known for his research on human civilization.

In the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse, the 72-year-old attempts to put together a comprehensive picture of the early human civilizations that may have occurred before the time that historians and archaeologists focus on.

The highly anticipated Netflix docuseries Ancient Apocalypse premiered on Friday, November 11. The six-part docuseries explores the journey of Graham Hancock and the record of his travels across the globe to discover an advanced ancient civilization. Before you watch the first episode, released today, we’ve got all you need to know about Graham Hancock.

Who is Graham Hancock?

Graham Hancock is a world-renowned British journalist and author of 12 books. Most of his work has explored how ancient cultures like Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Mesoamerica connect with an old, unknown civilization from where they originated. Hancock has written for several well-known publications, including The Guardian, The Economist, and The Sunday Times.
However, Hancock’s works have been criticized by scientists and historians alike.

Scientists have categorized almost all of Hancock’s “scientific thesis” as pseudoscientific, and archaeologists have termed his works “examples of pseudohistory and pseudoarchaeology.” Media sources suggest that none of Hancock’s research articles was peer-reviewed.

Nonetheless, Hancock’s works have had a lasting impact on the public, and his work chasing the trail of an ancient civilization spans over three decades. He has also sold millions of copies of his books, which are still popular today. His last book, America Before: The Key to Earth’s Lost Civilization, came out in 2019.

FAQs

What’s the release date of Ancient Apocalypse?
The first episode of Ancient Apocalypse premieres on Friday, November 11.

When did Hancock’s last book come out?
America Before: The Key to Earth’s Lost Civilization came out in 2019.