An exceedingly popular video by Bright Insight proposes that the ancient Sumerians, who lived thousands of years ago, had surprisingly accurate knowledge about our solar system, including knowledge that we ourselves don’t possess. He relies heavily on arguments made by armchair history buff, and ancient astronaut theorist, Zecharia Sitchin. But does Bright Insight’s video tell the truth about history, or does it instead mislead people? Find out where Bright Insight goes wrong as Dr. Miano busts the myth of Sumerian advanced astronomical knowledge.

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ADDENDUM: In the video, I suggested that the figure pictured in the middle of the seal might be the seal's owner, but in fact, that person is probably a minor god. The horned helmet is an indication of divinity. He is leading by the hand the figure on the far left, which is more likely the seal's owner, who is holding a sacrificial lamb, which he is presenting to the major god on the right.

References and recommended reading:

Bright Insight’s original video:
   • The Sumerians...They Didn't Mention T...  

Definition of Anunna/Anunnaki:
http://oracc.museum.upenn.edu/amgg/li...

Analysis of the word Nibiru/Nēbiru in Mesopotamian texts:
https://cdli.ucla.edu/files/publicati...

Michael Heiser’s analysis of cylinder seal VA 243:
https://www.sitchiniswrong.com/VA243s...

Comprehensive analysis of Sumerian astronomical texts by Wayne Horowitz:
https://www.amazon.com/Mesopotamian-C...

English translation of the Enuma Elish:
http://www.etana.org/node/581

On the Sumerian version of the Great Flood:
https://www.livius.org/articles/misc/...

On the origin of the asteroids in the asteroid belt:
https://news.ufl.edu/articles/2018/06...

On the idea that cuneiform tablets are gathering dust in museum basements:
https://twitter.com/jontaylor_bm/stat...

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https://www.amazon.com/How-Know-Stuff...

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