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Ancient Aliens
Ancient Aliens

Ancient Aliens

—Investigators circle the globe in search of evidence in their quest to determine whether life on Earth began in outer space and if aliens influenced mankind in ancient times. Did extraterrestrial beings visit Earth and share information about technology and influence human religions? And more importantly, if aliens visited the planet before, will they return? Alien theorists believe that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes.
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Season 2214 of 16 Episodes

  • The origins of humanity can be traced back to Africa, and some of the oldest religious traditions across the continent describe mysterious beings who descended from the sky in thunderous vehicles. Could it be that the ancient mythology of Africa describes our first encounters with extraterrestrials?

  • A documentary examines how researchers utilize remote-sensing technology, such as lidar, to map previously undocumented ancient urban networks beneath the Amazon canopy; the broadcast investigates alternative history theories regarding potential extraterrestrial influence at these newly mapped archaeological sites, evaluating whether the design of these pre-Columbian settlements aligns with ancient astronomical patterns or cosmic structures.

  • Host Giorgio Tsoukalos examines series archives to investigate theories of historical extraterrestrial contact; the broadcast reviews aerial geoglyphs, crop circles and mathematical codes embedded in ancient global architecture to assess claims of early astronomical communication.

  • Examining how researchers use artificial intelligence to analyze historical data and evaluate claims of extraterrestrial activity.

  • Host Giorgio Tsoukalos probes the series archives to present the most compelling UFO SIGHTINGS. From footage of extraordinary aircraft taken by fighter pilots to a strange object filmed flying over a military base in Iraq and mysterious glowing orbs that are reported all over the world, are these remarkable sightings evidence of extraterrestrial visitation?

  • Examining alternative history theories regarding ancient myths of celestial conflicts and investigating whether geological formations match the descriptions of ancient battlefields found in folklore.

  • Ancient scriptures called the Vedas form the foundation of Hinduism. These manuscripts are thousands of years old and describe a time when Earth was inhabited by gods who traveled the skies in flying machines and possessed extraordinary technology. Might the secrets of the Vedas reveal the truth about extraterrestrial contact in the distant past?

  • Examining maritime folklore regarding aquatic entities and reviewing contemporary reports of unidentified aerial phenomena over oceanic regions and investigating whether deep-sea environments host undocumented anomalies.

  • Host Giorgio Tsoukalos explores the series archives to investigate mysterious moments that just might contain an extraterrestrial connection; from a stone circle in Turkey that challenges the timeline of human history to gigantic stone spheres in Bosnia and Egypt's most unusual tombs, could these monuments provide proof of extraterrestrial visitation?

  • Found along the California coast to New York's Hudson Valley and Northern England to Southern Chile, could these mysterious locations provide evidence of an extraterrestrial presence on Earth?

  • Host Giorgio Tsoukalos explores ancient structures that defy conventional explanation; from the precisely cut stone blocks at Puma Punku to the temples of Malta and the megalithic city of Nan Madol, could these mysterious sites contain evidence of extraterrestrial contact in the distant past?

  • Oceania contains remote Pacific islands featuring massive stone structures and strange statuary; local legends describe otherworldly visitors, adding to the mystery of these ancient sites.

  • High above the Giza Plateau stands Egypt's most mysterious ancient site: the Lost Pyramid of Abu Rawash; today, it lies in ruins, but some researchers believe these stone blocks hold profound secrets about an extraterrestrial civilization that existed in Ancient Egypt long before our recorded history.

  • In every corner of the world, archaeologists have found strange, elongated skulls; did our ancestors modify the shape of their skulls to resemble extraterrestrial visitors?; and might it even be possible that some of these skulls are of otherworldly origin?

Record to Watch Later

50 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    Aliens and Sacred Places
    The Visitors
    Closer Encounters
    The Star Children
    Alien Encounters
    The Alien Agenda
    Shiva the Destroyer
    Return to Antarctica
    The Return
    Secrets of the Mummies
  • Aliens and Sacred Places

    Jerusalem's Temple Mount; Islam's shrine at Mecca; the temple at Baalbek, Lebanon.
    Upcoming
  • The Visitors

    Investigating possible historic evidence and beliefs around the globe in search of signs that aliens visited ancient Earth; Hopi and Zuni Indians celebrate Kachina sky gods; the Chinese legend of Huangdi arriving on Earth on a flying dragon.
    Upcoming
  • Closer Encounters

    Reports of encounters with strange beings and UFO sightings have occurred throughout history; a 13th-century history book depicts a creature descending from a craft; medieval art represents disc-shaped objects in the heavens.
    Upcoming
  • The Star Children

    Children being born on Earth today can access their alien DNA to utilize special gifts and the power to transform society.
    Upcoming
  • Alien Encounters

    Stories of strange encounters during major events in history and myths containing gods that intervene in human affairs may be early accounts of alien encounters.
    Upcoming
  • The Alien Agenda

    Ancient astronaut theorists have long proposed that extraterrestrials played a pivotal role in human history, and some believe they continue to keep a careful watch over the progress of mankind.
    Upcoming
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Investigators circle the globe in search of evidence in their quest to determine whether life on Earth began in outer space and if aliens influenced mankind in ancient times. Did extraterrestrial beings visit Earth and share information about technology and influence human religions? And more importantly, if aliens visited the planet before, will they return? Alien theorists believe that the answer to both questions is a resounding yes.

Starring

Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio Tsoukalos, Erich von Däniken, David Childress, William Henry, Linda Moulton Howe, David Wilcock, Jonathan Young, Jason Martell

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