Unraveling the Phantom Time Hypothesis: A Historical Conspiracy?
The Phantom Time Hypothesis | 300 Years ARE MISSING from the Calendar 🔗
00:00 Introduction to the Phantom Time Hypothesis
A German historian claims the calendar we follow is inaccurate, suggesting it is actually the year 1724, not 2021. This idea, known as the Phantom Time Hypothesis, proposes that 300 years from 614 to 911 AD were fabricated as part of a conspiracy involving the Church and the Holy Roman Emperor to manipulate history for power.
02:30 The Creation of the Gregorian Calendar
Historically, various cultures used different calendars until Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar in 45 BC. Over time, it fell out of sync with the seasons, prompting Pope Gregory to create the Gregorian calendar in 1582, which adjusted the calendar by 10 days.
05:45 Evidence for the Phantom Time Hypothesis
Historian Erbert Ilig argues that significant records and artifacts from 614 to 911 AD are missing, suggesting a period of historical amnesia. He posits that this gap was a result of a conspiracy to elevate Emperor Otto III's status by fabricating Charlemagne's achievements and the entire era.
09:15 Counterarguments and Historical Context
While Ilig's theory is compelling, most historians have debunked it, pointing to the chaotic conditions following the fall of the Roman Empire as reasons for the lack of historical records. Additionally, evidence from other regions, like records of Halley's Comet, contradicts the hypothesis.
12:00 Conclusion
Although the Phantom Time Hypothesis offers an intriguing narrative, the majority of scholars dismiss it as a myth, attributing the historical gaps to societal upheaval rather than a deliberate conspiracy.
What is the Phantom Time Hypothesis?
The Phantom Time Hypothesis is a theory proposing that 300 years of history, specifically from 614 to 911 AD, were fabricated as a result of a conspiracy between the Church and the Holy Roman Emperor.
Who proposed the Phantom Time Hypothesis?
The hypothesis was proposed by German historian Erbert Ilig and his colleagues in 1991.
Why do some historians reject the Phantom Time Hypothesis?
Most historians argue that the lack of records from that period can be attributed to the chaos and societal collapse following the fall of the Roman Empire, rather than a deliberate conspiracy.