Hugh Newman is a renowned author, researcher, and world explorer dedicated to uncovering the secrets of ancient civilizations, with a particular focus on megalithic structures and earth mysteries.

Hugh Newman has devoted his career to the study of ancient sites and their cultural significance. He is the author of several influential books, including Earth Grids: The Secret Pattern of Gaia’s Sacred Sites (2008), Stone Circles (2017), and Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe: The World's First Megaliths (2023). In collaboration with Jim Vieira, he co-authored Giants On Record: America’s Hidden History, Secrets in the Mounds and the Smithsonian Files (2015) and The Giants of Stonehenge and Ancient Britain (2021).
As a prominent figure in the field, Hugh organizes the annual Megalithomania conferences in the UK and leads tours to ancient sites worldwide, sharing his insights and discoveries with enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Hugh's expertise has led to appearances on various television programs, including the History Channel's Ancient Aliens, UnXplained, Forbidden History, and Ancient Civilisations on Gaia TV. His work has been featured in numerous publications, such as Atlantis Rising, New Dawn, and Nexus. At his appearance at the Cosmic Summit 2024, a film crew from Fox Nation were present to record his appearance for an episode titled Stonehenge Built by Giants.

In his second Cosmic Summit appearance, attendees can expect more intricate insights into megalithic structures and astronomically aligned construction. His unique insights into the carved human head at Karahan Tepe and its alignment with the winter solstice has reinforced the idea of an advanced culture with sophisticated astronomical and mathematical knowledge. Hugh’s extensive knowledge of megalithic sites around the world provides a unique insight into ancient cultures and the possibilities of a shared, global understanding of construction techniques and astronomical alignment.
Cosmic Summiteers will enjoy Hugh’s unique impartment of knowledge and signature sense of humour. An invaluable contributor to the Cosmic Summit community, his presentation is sure to instill a sense of awe and wonder as well as fostering a greater appreciation for the complexity and interconnectedness of early human societies.