The Bronze Age Computer Disc

by Alan Butler, Алън Бътлър, Катя Михайлова (Translator)

Argues that the Phaistos disc, a carved stone disc from ancient Crete, contains mathematical information about the movement of the sun and stars

190 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1997

About the author

Alan Butler is an established author, historian, and researcher with a career spanning several decades. His work primarily focuses on uncovering historical mysteries, especially those related to ancient civilizations, astronomy, astrology, and comparative religion. Early in his career, Butler worked as an engineer, a background he credits with shaping his meticulous approach to historical inquiry. Over time, he transitioned to writing and researching full-time, exploring topics such as the Knights Templar, goddess worship, Freemasonry, and the role of astronomy in ancient societies.
Butler has co-authored several influential books with Christopher Knight, including Civilization One, which examines ancient measuring systems, and Who Built the Moon?, which delves into the Moon's unique characteristics and its connection to Earth's history. His solo works include The Knights Templar: Their History and Myths Revealed, The Virgin and the Pentacle, and Sheep, a unique exploration of the cultural significance of sheep throughout history.
Apart from writing, Butler has written plays for BBC Radio and participated in television documentaries. He lives in Northern England with his wife, where he continues his research and writing on historical enigmas. Butler is also a noted speaker at seminars and events focused on ancient studies and esoteric topics.

Reviews

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Contains some good research, even if the conclusion needs some refinement due to the information that is not included which is available on the subject, notably the existence of much astrological data from Babylonia.
However this is only one aspect of Butler's conclusion, and the rest of the research is meticulous, if not solid. The problem is that this book, just like many others that have a remit from a publisher, feel like they have to offer a conclusion when in truth there is simply not enough evidence to reach any firm conclusion.
we still do not know the true purpose of the Phaistos disc, but I think there is much to look at in this book, and I feel the research here is better than far more recent stuff, which does not seem to have much basis in reality (Dr Gareth Owens - you're jut making stuff up).
Read this book with such thoughts in mind, and you will have an informative experience.