Underworld

The Mysterious Origins of Civilization

By: Graham Hancock

Narrated by: Dennis Kleinman

Length: 31 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

From Graham Hancock, best-selling author of Fingerprints of the Gods, comes a mesmerizing book that takes us on a captivating underwater voyage to find the ruins of a lost civilization that's been hidden for thousands of years beneath the world's oceans.

While Graham Hancock is no stranger to stirring up heated controversy among scientific experts, his books and television documentaries have intrigued millions of people around the world and influenced many to rethink their views about the origins of human civilization. Now he returns with an explosive new work of archaeological detection. In Underworld, Hancock continues his remarkable quest underwater, where, according to almost a thousand ancient myths from every part of the globe, the ruins of a lost civilization, obliterated in a universal flood, are to be found.

Guided by cutting-edge science and the latest archaeological scholarship, Hancock begins his mission to discover the truth about these myths and examines the mystery at the end of the last Ice Age. As the glaciers melted between 17,000 and 7,000 years ago, sea levels rose and more than 15 million square miles of habitable land were submerged underwater, resulting in a radical change to the Earth's shape and the conditions in which people could live. Using the latest computer techniques to map the world's changing coastlines, Hancock finds astonishing correspondences with the ancient flood myths.

Filled with thrilling accounts of his own participation in dives off the coast of Japan, as well as in the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Arabian Sea, we watch as Hancock discovers underwater ruins exactly where the myths say they should be-sunken kingdoms that archaeologists never thought existed. Fans of Hancock's previous adventures will find themselves immersed in Underworld, a provocative book that provides both compelling hard evidence for a fascinating, forgotten episode in human history, and a completely new explanation for the origins of civilization as we know it.

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Critic reviews

"Graham Hancock is no stranger to controversy. The former journalist, whose books have sold five million copies in the past 10 years, has repeatedly dared to challenge scientific shibboleth, taking a run at entrenched thinking in archeology, geology and astronomy." (The Globe and Mail)

Where is the editor?

When I decided to buy the book I read a review which came to be true... the book seems more like a journey notebook and needs editing to make the story easier to pass by (and the 30hrs reduced). However I appreciate the fact they wanted to gift us with such detailed account for future references, nevertheless it grasps a text book rather than the loved GH style. I will recommend.

A plethora of detailed research.

Whether you believe Graham's theory or not the detail research he has done and the mass of information presented culminates in an astonishing read.

excellent just excellent

This is an important issue in the development of modern man. Graham Hancock has done a superb job. Thank you Graham!

Huge Fan

I admire your devotion to your life’s work, stead fast against the barrage of ridicule and pessimism that you have endured throughout your career. The fruits of your labor are coming to into focus these days and your theories can no longer be so hastily dismissed. I tripped upon you on the Joe Rohan Experience, and have now digested four of your books; Magicians, America Before, Sign and Seal, and now Underworld. Brian’s work with the Immortal Key I also read and understand that you had some influence there in his work, as well. I’ll continue following the great work that you, Randal, Brian, Joe, Anthony, and others have devoted so much time to. Thanks again!

Fascinating and illuminating

I found this book fascinating and illuminating on two levels; firstly the potential wealth of evidence of a lost history attested to in ancient texts and the extent to which mainstream scientists serve as gatekeepers of 'truth' ... the evidence will eventually out as has happened so often before.
Well worth it for anyone with an open mind. The book is long-winded in places so listening may be the best way to go.
And very well narrated.

Believe him or not, he makes a point

this is not the first Graham Hancock novel I've read. came across Graham while listening to a Joe Rogan podcast and I've been hooked on his theories ever since. his book clearly defines all the weird underwater structures that exist in archaeology wants to ignore. while still leaving the possibility that some of these structures are just natural coincidences. definitely a good listen, if you want to further in trench yourself in grand hancocks antedeluvian civilization theory

Amazing!

Like all that is produced by Graham - it is simply amazing and keeps you captivated until the very last minute! Thank you!

Great Research & Outlook, OK Narrator

This book’s depth, breadth of knowledge, and intrigue are simply amazing. I feel like I’m reading an alternate history of our universe. I love this book.
The narrator... if you have a thing about pronunciation, maybe skip him. He has a pleasant voice, but it’s impossibly plummy. He pronounced all his “ti” (as in ‘question’) and “sh” sounds as “ch”. I can’t listen for too long at a time because this guy sounds like he’s auditioning for a role as a butler or something. Every word from his lips sounds pompous and self-important. It irritates me A LOT, but I really love this book, so I stuck with it and just gritted my teeth.

Eye opening

I can’t believe the level of insanity some people will delve to just prove there theory is not wrong, thank you Graham for not sitting idly by.

Another great book

I prefer the books where the author is also narrator but this one is adequate. Hancock’s books are like when a good friend you haven’t seen in years stops by for the weekend. It leaves you wanting more when the time is up. Fascinating material!