Scientists and archaeologists insistently assure us that they know everything about our origins and history. In truth, this is not at all the case. Every year new facts are discovered that incredibly expand the familiar, cozy, but very narrow boundaries of the modern world. A new book by Michael Baigent, the author of numerous bestsellers, forces us to reconsider established ideas about evolution, the dating of the appearance of the first person , the timing of the construction of the Egyptian pyramids and much more. His sensational theory radically changes the generally accepted view of deep antiquity and offers a solution to 12 of the most inexplicable mysteries of our civilization.