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Legend of the 13 Crystal Skulls | From Mars to the Maya

🕑 Added 2025-02-13 09:41:09 +0000 UTC

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Mike Liller

Saw this from Bashar this morning. https://youtu.be/h_1YU6hjOiw?si=4c8a-rLIdt_Nd2ql

nannanom nanna

I love the videos of the fans during the credits. It's so nice to see there are so many of us!

George Quihuis

Love your content AJ

Matthew

I’ve always meant to ask. Is it possible to put the links you reference in patreon too?

David Pope

So these crystal skulls weren’t to be made available to man until humanity had reached a sufficient level of progress to be exposed to all the knowledge about the universe? And this was deemed to be 1924, just 6 years after the end of the biggest, most destructive war humanity had ever fought, where tens of thousands of deaths and injuries could be inflicted within a matter of hours? Where mankind truly made war an industrialised event, with mass usage of chemical warfare and the advent of civilians being designated as legally justifiable targets even if not in the same countries as the main theatre of operations? Wow. Nice to know how ‘advanced’ we had to be. Makes you wonder how ‘advanced’ our benefactors were supposed to be…🤔 Did no-one think to question this in the first instance? Actually, come to think of it, we DO have the climate ‘disaster’ cultists today ~ except we’re not supposed to challenge that particular fubar even though the story changes as regularly as the seasons. Thanks for another entertaining episode and the efficient debunk. Even though I’d heard all this decades ago, you never fail to weave such a good story. Most important of all, it’s great to seeing you looking more like your old self. Never forget AJ ~ we’ll ALWAYS have your back.

Francisco Saragaco

Thanks for blowing my mind!!

Steve Pisani

Thanks for debunking this, along with the sort of science lecture that I wish I'd heard in school.

Trent dummy what else would ya call me.

Everyone deleted it in a single night it felt like. 07’/ 08’ ish? If I’m not mistaken.

John Knox

Thanks for sharing, been wondering that for awhile. Just don't let Hecklefish mess around with it or else you'll be out of credits and left with a bunch of exotic Camel images

nita derouen

Got my mount $&%# Hayes mugs yesterday!

Fizzgig

Where's that melting face at the end!?🤨🤣

DickCrabb’sSquire

Do a segment on Spring-Heeled Jack

Stardyncer

Got my daughter into watching why files! And got a few from my Facebook that is now watching too!

Noah Matthews

I have two properties in Honduras The local elder’s girlfriend’s grandparents tell stories of Mitchell Hedges there’s more to the story Some people are actually named after F A Mitchell and Ana Hedges I’ve been to white rock ancient cities limestone caves with crystals and found artifacts There’s more to this but good job

Drake Mccammon

I love the story telling, you’re phenomenal at it! But also I love the facts and the history that we do learn! Even if the theory of the video is debunked, we still learn quite a bit! Or at least I do lol

John Gaona

Yeah, I freaking LOVE that song and how it's put together!

MikeD

Is that “sorry if I was confusing Mike” or "sorry if I was confusing, Mike”? :-)

The Why Files

Exactly John - thanks for providing clarity and sorry if I was confusing Mike!!

The Why Files

Us too ;(

The Why Files

Sadly it doesn't feel long ago at all but then again sooo long ago ;)

The Why Files

Thanks Rickie!!!

The Why Files

We have a suite of products we play with Midjourney for pics, Runway and Kling for motion. And a few others we layer on to things - it's a passion here with all of us who edit.

The Why Files

Things are very good, thanks - we took December to get caught up and things are running much smoother as we switch to editors doing the final push and I can move on ... getting there. Still can barely take a day off, but looking for the top talent to help more.

The Why Files

Ha! Hope you enjoyed - always good to see you on here and at the chats!

The Why Files

They are back in stock and you look to be US based ... you can find them here: https://shop.thewhyfiles.com/

The Why Files

Thank you kindly for your support since August '23 ... no one really watched until 2022 and I have been posting since October 2020!!

The Why Files

https://shop.thewhyfiles.com/

The Why Files

I love and honor the stories and hope you guys come here for the facts too!

The Why Files

Hey there ;-)

Skinny Piglet

Finally got a chance to enjoy the latest episode. I always enjoy Egyptology stories, hidden knowledge, AJ’s presentation and Hecklefish’s….well, Heckelfish!! Another great one! Thanks 😊

De La O

AJ, so happy to hear from you that you are doing better.

Michael Wilding

HES BACK❤️LOOKING HEALTHY … HECKLEFISH😂 THANK U ALL ✌️

Don Stewart

Awesome episode. HECKLE was awesome as well. Be sure to give him a treat or at least a fin bump!!

christopher lee

Hecklefish J. Moriarty’s bowl should be a see through crystal skull with the top scalped and his tin foil hat on top?

MiseriesChild

Great episode!! 🤘🤘

Robert Ivancic

Back on the same wavelength. I made a crystal skull two weeks ago.

mSkywalker18

Thats another classic! I really mean it when I say a huge THANK YOU for what you do, to AJ and the rest of the team. Your work is trully unique. I feel so lucky I've discovered you!!!

Deirdre a greene

Always loved reading and hearing about the skulls

Drake Mccammon

Even when you debunk something, you still teach us something! You’re the best AJ

Michael Gorby

Good one!! Much love why files!! We love you guys!!!

Steven Chell

I've been supporting since the beginning.

Steven Chell

Where can I buy some why files gear? My son wants heckle fish

Lisa Gallego

Loved it. I wish I had a talking HF!

indridChill

You should add a WF branded Acrylic Skull to your merch selection. I'd buy one.

indridChill

Agreed. I only recognize two, personally - 1 and 3. TOD was such a horrible Hollywood pandering.

indridChill

We have at least 13 crystal-meth skulls in our area, but I guess that’s a different topic =) Great episode - thank you!

John Edgeworth

Hello to Everyone, My apologies for watching episode so late and posting my comment, " It was a Great and interesting episode as usual" but I was out shopping for some stuff I need to take with me to the theatre when I go see the Rocky Horror Picture Show tomorrow Feb 14 (yes Valentines Day), at 12 midnight, it will be Won------(you got it) --- derful. See you next time!

Anthony Blacker

AJ you really DO look like you're doing SO MUCH better man.. I am sure you've got makeup on, and post production, but still.. you look SO SO much less, stressed? You look like you've signed a new lease on life. I hope things are just as well at home.. you have a WONDERFUL woman by your side, and great friends and an AWESOME brother too!!! Thank you SO SO much for doing this AJ and team.. seriously..

John Gaona

Sweet! 🙏🏾

Rickie Bansbach

Here ya go! https://youtu.be/kQN-eQOSiOg?si=ZITZ_84a5xUB2cwV

Anthony Blacker

I'll have to agree with Hekclefish on this one, there were only 3 Indiana Jones movies, and too will hear nothing more about it. : )

Lynnyb

I loved this! You guys are awesome!

SGTquig

Kind of morbid, but have you ever seen a child’s skull? It has the “baby” teeth and the adult ones above them.

L’Hopi

You have done so well with your AI generated “b-roll” clips. I’m curious what you use to generate those.

Trent dummy what else would ya call me.

After watching the music vid… yeah, wouldn’t have minded if were a far better song for that year lol. 🤘

Neil Landscape

Awesome !!!

Trent dummy what else would ya call me.

Octavia is the Best name of all time btw 👍

Trent dummy what else would ya call me.

George Michael’s “Faith” was Top hit in the year I was born… 🤷🏻 Could be worse eh!? 😂 Hey Fantastic episode AJ n Crew. You guys n gals keep rockin it! 👍

Trent dummy what else would ya call me.

🤣 Nice!! When I seen u mentioned MySpace I laughed n then was like 😞…. Doesn’t feel that long ago.

John Gaona

Is there a downloadable version of your awesome theme song

Joshua Mitchell

Love this episode. I suggested this episode 2 month ago and here it is. So happy to see it.

Craig Anderson

Thanks guys, enjoyed it immensely. Funny story when I met my wife I may have shaved 2 years off my social media (MySpace lol) profile. She didn't find out until 2 years after we got married lol.

Geejas

That's what they want you to think. Magnets are an example of simple stage magic.

John Knox

I think flat earth may be able to be debunked with a magnet.

John Knox

1870's. There were all sorts of scams in the 1800's including ones involving Egyptian artifacts and golden plates...

Joe Mustonen

Yahtzee! 💀

John Knox

Wow, great day! New episode of the why files and VEO 2 came out free

Shawn

Great Episode!!! Thank you!!

Dylan Young

Someone should tell the AI that skulls don't have 3 rows of teeth 😂

Melanie

I was rooting for the crystal skulls to be from Mars! Fun episode, thank you!

Stardyncer

THE CRYSTAL SKULLS!!!!!

Octavia

I love this! Thanks AJ, HF, and TWF team.

Vilmos László Tell

Wow! I like the seamless transition to the debunking part. It helped me maintain my immersion till the very end. Nice work as always!

Geejas

Project Stargat?

AntCus

Great episode

Kelly Robinson

A brilliant episode as always! But I must admit I’m a bit disappointed that the crystal skulls are fake 😕

Anthony Miller

I love the episode. One note... Stargate is misspelled.

ok Michelle!

Thank you for the kind words. You all are wonderful. I appreciate you.

MikeD

Good stuff, as always, even though I kind of knew the outcome. Not because I had heard of this before, but because, well, you know. : -). Maybe Dan Aykroyd will pop in for one of your upcoming podcasts interviews since he seems to have an obsession with crystal skulls. He has to be a fan of TWF. Right up his alley. He'd be an easy interview as he strikes me as one of those types you can ask a question, sit back, and listen to him talk for an hour straight! One thing that confused me timing wise. About 21:30, you mentioned the crystal skull myth was the result of the new age fraud, err fad, of the 1970s and 80s, with the crystal skull legend fooling people for 100 years. If it's the result of a fad in the 1970s and 80s, or 40-50 years ago, how is it fooling people for 100 years? Pedantic on my part, but I went back and listened to that a few times, but since I'm the only one who mentioned it, then it must be a me issue!

Daniel James

Thank you for the early drop it is appreciated!

Kris L

Happy Thursday!

Adam (Pappy) Koehler

Perfect I just got to work and this popped up!!Hope all well A.J. and Crew.

DelicateDeviant

This was the perfect thing to watch before having to go to work. 🖤

Geejas

The crystal skull of doom? The Mitchell -Hedges bunk? Give me strength. Why give any attention to this nonsense? Stick to hard science. Like the Earth being flat. Now there's a non controversial subject to cover. ( Caution: The previous statements contain traces of irony. If unsure, seek medical attention. )

Reggie-T

Throughly enjoyed this.

Wade Heidmann

Great episode!

Zeb Francis

Solid

Jeffrey P. Kitchin

Awesome! Thank you A.J. & Team!

Lee Payne (LRP)

Thank you! Sure did. And I hope that "you know who" also has a wonderful birthday today!

WolfSGJ

Really enjoyed the episode. Thanks for another good one.

Brad Fregger

Great segment! I loved it.

The Why Files

Afterfiles soon - I have my days and nights flipped backwards at the moment to keep us on track but really want to get back to them.

The Why Files

Hope you had a great birthday this week, Victoria mentioned our best customer and 3D artist celebrated another trip around the sun

The Why Files

Best to your mom and glad we could help

The Why Files

This is what all the time in December was for .... getting back to our roll

The Why Files

HEY STELLA!!!! Good to see you and we all adore you - Victoria sends hugs!! (as always!)

The Why Files

Will check in to it and see if there is a story.

The Why Files

Yes Thursday at 6pm PT

The Why Files

THE MJ!!!! Thanks so much and for all you do within our community.

The Why Files

There's the man... glad you enjoyed!

The Why Files

Should be - let me check on the team and get a message out ASAP!

The Why Files

heh ... "so far" ;-)

The Why Files

I love that!!

The Why Files

THANKS!!!!! I depend on you guys when the editors get too sleepy and then even I miss it on final check.

The Why Files

YES!!!! I will get a notice out after I make sure the team is all in - one half was deep in edit, the other was way deep in sending out hecklefish plushies for 10 hours!

Skinny Piglet

Yay! I’ve been waiting for this one.

Duke

Great catch! I sent a msg forward to the Boss so hopefully it will be corrected. It will annoy the sh*t out of him if that goes live on YT like that ;-)

dudenamedclem

Glad I wasn't the only one that spotted that. :) all love!

Sibyle

Excellent episode, guys. Thank you for making me smile! Much love ❤️

Mark Rizzo

And the 'Why Files Excellence' continues. Love the episode A.J. You and the family never disappoint. :-)

Travis Helms

Can't wait to watch after work tonight 😁

Tiph Tobie

Loved this episode, thanks!

Randal Gabel

Maybe where I went wrong! LOL

Lucas Koeneman

great episode aj! is there an AMA today? let us know!

Tim

Been down this one. Really fine fake! "Its real! Honest! But don't look at it under a scanning electron microscope...

Autumn Spredemann

Boom! My Thursday just got aweaome. Let's gooooooo! (Ps...thanks for the midweek drop)

Yovana Rathbone

Fantastic episode, as always! Thank you for busting our bubble yet again.

Andrea Kennedy

I loved that last line! Awesome 👌

Duke

Please look at the introduction "Project Stargat". Can I buy a vowel Pat Sajak, "E" :-)

GrannyLovesToDance

AJ THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am an obsessive rock hound and most especially anything crystal! My grandfather got me into rocks and ancient Native American mythology, which I totally thought was true. The crystal skulls is one of my favorite! This couldn’t have come out at a better time!!!! Thank you!

SGTquig

The Why Files? staff are my MVP’s of this year so far.

Pete Mitchell

The 4th Indiana Jones movie wasn't so bad. I said what I said, and I'll die on this hill. Hecklefish, what are you doing here? Wait...put the gun down, we can talk about this... Anywho, great episode! I remember the frauds, er, the fad surrounding crystals, and when the skull was debunked...god I'm old. I've had some weird experiences with stones, but that's for another episode :) Peace!

Bigteez420

Just thought about recommending this subject , glad we are in tune. Been working 16 hr shifts for the last 8 days straight, 2 more to go. Glad this will be waiting for me. 👍🏻

Richard Sanchez

Omg yesssss

Lucas Koeneman

Great episode! is there an AMA today?

Mike Suarez

Fantastic episode AJ

The Blind Gamer

I found this to be both an entertaining and educational episode. I've heard many versions and stories about the crystal skulls however I wasn't aware of many of the facts surrounding them. I appreciate all that you and your team do AJ!

Shawn Swift

Great episode!

AnnaYaelD

AJ is truly back!!! So glad you’re feeling better! Great episode - can’t wait to show my guppy :) - one thing only, you need to work on your German pronunciation, lol! (happy to help, I’m an interpreter!! )

Jon Mickels

Excellent video as usual!

SnowCrash

Another awesome episode, thank you!!

Justin Dillon

I LOVED THIS!! Thank you Why Files!! Everyone have an awesome day!

Patrick Thomas

Nice work, can’t wait for the next meet up on Discord.

Kathy Vowell

Liked this a lot!

Logan Rowell

😁

jay

Wake up honey, AJ and the fish just uploaded a new episode

The Fat Bastard

Woke up to power outage in Sacramento so tether the phone to the tablet. Good way to kill time! Thank you and your team for putting out something interesting

Karl poff

Wake up early I haven't even been to bed yet lol

Karl poff

Awesome as always!

Derek P Payne

Awesome episode! Many thanks! 😁

Parakativity Kat Parris

❤️

David Mattson

Are you sure about that last part?

Marilyn nunez

Can’t wait!! Soon I’ll be watching!! Thanks!!!!!!😊

SandyK1014

I woke up during the night, saw the email and just couldn't wait so watched this immediately. This so so awesome, thanks for burning the midnight oil again producing this, AJ, Hecklefish and the team! Great editing and this covered lots of things I wonder about - lost jungle cities, crystals and their weird properties - real or imagined! Thanks so much!

MaryJaneMcWeed

Amazing as always!

Joanie Yannotti

Can't wait to watch tonight! 😀

Keri Holmes Rojas

The perfect length to listen to on my way to the airport this morning. Thanks.

Kathleen Dorney

What a great episode! As a crystal collector, I loved it! Rock on AJ and team!🔮💀

Mark william lane

How about a deep dive into the Church Committee findings and know it never stopped, ask the NYPD! IF YOU DARE

Julia Fox

Another brilliant episode Aj - you are a great storyteller and leave us with hope that we humans can evolve positively which is sometimes hard to believe, given the state of humanity right now.

Mark Berry

Hecklefish is correct There are only 3 Indiana Jones movies. Just like there are only 3 Star Wars movies too :)

Dustin Ognowski

Oh my, yes!

Amanda Moreland

Love waking up to a new why files 😍

Teek Fitzgibbon

Will this be put on YouTube?

Uncle Scooby

Yay! I just got home from work and now I got a new why files to watch! 😁

TXHillCountryGal

Thanks AJ! The skulls story was engaging, informative, and well produced (as all are). Your storytelling capabilities are A+. Thanks !!!

Noah balicki

Can't wait to have a coffee and watch this thank you Aj and heckle fish

sethbish

Wow we will be at daily episodes soon :)

Kyle

Nice surprise to wake up and see!

RileyRoo

Just waking up to this good news!

Scott 'Spooky' Madison

What a beautiful thing to wake up to ❤️

Chris Conlan

AYEEEEEE!!!! Crystal skull hype!!

Donnie Simmons

Love the fact we are getting SO much new content lately!!! Hey AJ, I’d love to see something about Mohengo-Daro and the Indus civilization!!! I think Hecklefish would enjoy it as well!!!!

lisa cohen

“One skull to rule them all.” 💀

Stella.R

Have been away for a while but still watching on YouTube. Need to order a new t-shirt soon, but my 'LIZZID PEEPLE' mugs have pride of place in my cabinet. Hey crew, shout out to Victoria! And of course my mate Sir HF

Thomas R Andersen

I'm happy AJ is back on track. It feels like we're receiving more content lately. Love it

Gavin Evans

Now this is going to rock! A bit of Indiana inspired fringe science to close a productive Thursday. Can it get any better than this? Thank you AJ and crew.

ok Michelle!

Man, thank you guys. Can’t sleep. Helping out my mom while she’s going through it with surgery (she is a strong trooper) And your video just made my day. Or, night rather. Thank you. Love and peace to all.

Lee Payne (LRP)

Excellent!

lisa cohen

I remember googling Mitchell Hedges as soon as I saw Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skulls, but have never found anything interesting or consistent on the internet. Thank you for this, I am definitely going to watch multiple times! 😍