Ancient Aliens
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Episode 16
Season 3, Episode 16
aired: Wed, Nov 23, 2011
Why are humans so different from every other species on Earth? Did we evolve from apes - or is our intelligence the result of contact with an otherworldly source? Charles Darwin's theory of Natural Selection theorizes that man evolved from apes over millions of years. But new evidence suggests that 50,000 years ago humans experienced enormous changes some call the "Big Bang" of the brain. Could unexplained advances in human evolution be the work of interstellar beings? Might the biblical story of Adam and Eve be a retelling of extraterrestrial events? And why do 5,000-year-old chronicles, and 10,000-year-old petroglyphs, link our ancient ancestors with star beings? Might evidence of alien contact help unlock the mystery of the Creation of Man?
Episode 15
Season 3, Episode 15
aired: Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Superhuman strength...Supernatural powers...And the awesome ability to fly. Throughout history, mankind has told incredible tales of gods with extraordinary powers. But are these accounts merely tall tales, or could they be based on factual events? If mythical gods really did exist, were they, as ancient astronaut theorists believe, extraterrestrial beings? Could man's desire to be faster, stronger, and even to ascend to the stars be an attempt to recreate advanced technology witnessed in the ancient past? Or could the desire for otherworldly powers be implanted in our DNA? Could this help to explain the enormous and enduring popularity of gods, titans and other so-called "super-heroes"?
Episode 14
Season 3, Episode 14
aired: Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Zombies rising from their graves...Blood sucking vampires damned for all eternity...and humans trapped in a life and death struggle between heaven and hell. For thousands of years, mankind has told tales of encounters with strange, soulless creatures. Are these beliefs rooted in more than just mere myths? Ancient Egyptians used a Book of the Dead to transition between death and rebirth. Chinese legend speaks of zombie-like creatures called Jiang Shi that hunt their living relatives. The Zapote Indians worshiped a bloodthirsty Mayan God with the body of a man and head of a bat. Are these beliefs merely manmade fabrications - or could there be extraterrestrial origins in earthly encounters with the undead?
Episode 13
Season 3, Episode 13
aired: Wed, Oct 19, 2011
Megalithic monuments linked together by electromagnetic energy...Prehistoric ruins arranged across vast distances in straight lines...And advanced mathematics carved into landmarks more than 5000 years ago. Were ancient man's spectacular structures built by humans alone? Or do they bear evidence of being designed - and interconnected - by otherworldly visitors? Could there be a World Grid that links Earth's energy vortexes, ancient sites, and star alignments? And if so, might ancient extraterrestrials have left behind a secret code embedded in the mysterious grid? What might they have wanted to tell us?
Episode 12
12. Aliens and Deadly Cults
aired: Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Mass suicides. Human sacrifices. Unholy rituals. Throughout history, people have claimed to have otherworldly knowledge, and have led followers to commit horrific acts of violence. Are they con men? Are they insane? Or might the voices in their heads really be of an extraterrestrial origin? Cult leader Marshall Applewhite led the members of Heaven's Gate to kill themselves based on his alleged contact with extraterrestrials. Mass murderer Adolfo Constanzo claimed to be guided by Kadiempembe...a West African trickster god. And the Thuggee of India killed for the Hindu goddess Kali. Could these men have had actual contact with alien beings? And if so, did they simply misinterpret the messages they received? Or might there be extraterrestrials with a sinister agenda?
Episode 11
Season 3, Episode 11
aired: Wed, Oct 5, 2011
What is the meaning behind secret messages found throughout Washington, D.C.? Did America's Founding Fathers know something about ancient aliens that the general public did not? And if so, could this knowledge have been incorporated into the symbols, architecture, and even the founding documents of the United States of America?
Episode 10
Season 3, Episode 10
aired: Wed, Sep 28, 2011
For thousands of years, there have been places around the world considered dangerous to humans. Might these locations hold the key to an otherworldly connection? At Australia's Black Mountains, local myths speak of ancient serpent gods and hikers disappearing. Every year hundreds are drawn to a dark forest at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan--to commit suicide. What causes these places to be evil? Could there be evidence that past extraterrestrial activity lead to the negative energy in Earth's evil places?
Episode 9
9. Aliens and Deadly Weapons
aired: Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Iron swords forged in blazing hot fires... Gunpowder with the power to tear apart human flesh... And rockets capable of destroying entire cities... Throughout history, advances in technology have lead to the development of powerful weapons--each more deadly than the last. But were these lethal weapons the product of human innovation--or were they created with help from another, otherworldly source?
Episode 8
Season 3, Episode 8
aired: Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Mysterious legends and crumbling ruins are all that is left of our planet's lost worlds. But could there be proof of ancient alien visitors hidden among the artifacts of civilizations that have long vanished? Strange carvings suggest the Mayan city of Copan was ruled by the descendants of otherworldly beings. And some believe the ancient Nazca people altered their bodies--and their lands--to signal the star gods to return. Are the astounding accomplishments of lost civilizations merely the products of ancient folklore--or could they have been something... out of this world?
Episode 7
Season 3, Episode 7
aired: Thu, Sep 8, 2011
Scientists are continually challenged by unidentified strains of bacteria with mysterious origins. Could some of our most crippling plagues and epidemics be traced to the darkest voids of space--or even extraterrestrial intervention? During the Black Death of the Middle Ages, people reported bronze flying ships emitting a strange mist. As recently as 2011, NASA scientist Richard Hoover published evidence of life in meteorites. Is it possible that ancient aliens--as small as microbes--have shaped human history?
Episode 6
6. Aliens and Ancient Engineers
aired: Thu, Sep 1, 2011
Might the tools and technology of ancient builders have come from distant galaxies? Evidence suggests that an ancient mountaintop fortress in Peru was constructed with laser-like tools... temples at Vijayanagara India were built to harness cosmic energy... and an acoustic chamber in Malta enabled interplanetary communication. If the ancient builders did use advanced technology, could it prove that aliens visited Earth thousands of years ago?
Episode 5
Season 3, Episode 5
aired: Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Throughout the world, ancient rites and rituals are believed to connect humans to another dimension. But just who..or what - are we communicating with? Could today's rituals, such as festivals, coronations and funerals, be based on early man's attempts to emulate ancient alien visitors? If so, what other ancient rituals might find their roots in a kingdom...not of this world?
Episode 4
Season 3, Episode 4
aired: Thu, Aug 18, 2011
Could gold be the ultimate link between humans and aliens? A church in southern France is said to hold the key to alchemy--and a gateway to another part of the universe. Locals in Cusco, Peru believe UFO sightings are connected to lost gold at the bottom of Lake Puray. And some believe underneath the Great Sphinx of Giza lies an entire library left behind by extraterrestrials--a library stored on gold.
Episode 3
3. Aliens and Sacred Places
aired: Thu, Aug 11, 2011
Are sacred places the product of man's reverence for God--or the result of contact with ancient space travelers? Jerusalem's Temple Mount has been called a heavenly gateway. Islam's shrine at Mecca displays a Black Stone believed to have fallen from heaven. And the temple at Baalbek, Lebanon was built on a massive stone structure resembling a landing pad. Did man encounter divine beings at these holy places, or might they have met ancient extraterrestrials?
Episode 2
2. Aliens and Monsters
aired: Thu, Aug 4, 2011
Hindu scripture describes an enormous flying creature called a Garuda that shook the ground when it landed on Earth. Is it possible that this monster was actually a misinterpreted alien craft? Are hybrids like the Centaur, the Minotaur and Medusa just mythical creatures of fantasy - or could these ancient depictions of terrifying monsters have been the result of advanced extraterrestrial transplantation procedures?
Episode 1
1. Aliens and the Old West
aired: Thu, Jul 28, 2011
Ancient Astronaut theorists believe aliens have been visiting earth for thousands of years. If so, might we find evidence of this even in the stories of America's Old West? Are these simply campfire tales, or did the cowboys and native people of America's Wild West actually come in contact with alien beings from another--much more distant--frontier?
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Episode 10
10. Alien Contacts
aired: Thu, Dec 30, 2010
If ancient aliens visited Earth, were they responsible for catastrophes, wars and other deadly disasters to control the fate of the human race? Did aliens leave messengers for us to find years later.
Episode 9
Alien Devastations
aired: Thu, Dec 23, 2010
If ancient aliens visited Earth, were they responsible for catastrophes, wars and other deadly disasters to control the fate of the human race? The story of the Great Flood sent by deities to destroy civilizations exists in many prehistoric cultures. There are ancient descriptions of extraterrestrial battles that caused wide-scale destruction, and even reports of UFOs lurking in the shadows of recent natural disasters. The Book of Revelations and the Dead Sea Scrolls describe a future apocalyptic battle between good and evil that will destroy our world. Are these ancient texts proof that aliens are hostile and planning a violent return? Or might they be our saviors, ensuring our survival as a species during times of devastation?
Episode 8
Season 2 Episode 8
aired: Thu, Dec 16, 2010
If ancient aliens visited Earth, can evidence of their existence be found in the mysterious structures that still stand throughout the world? Inexplicably, megalithic structures found on different continents are strikingly similar, and the cutting and moving of the massive stones used to build these magnificent feats would be a struggle for modern day machinery, let alone ancient man. Ancient astronaut theorists suggest that the standing stones in Carnac, France were used as an ancient GPS system for ancient flying machines. The recently discovered Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, which has been dated back 12,000 years, has finely chiseled pillars that experts describe as a Noah's Ark in stone. Is it possible that extraterrestrials assisted primitive man in constructing these unexplained structures? If so, what was the purpose of these grand projects?
Episode 7
Angels and Aliens
aired: Thu, Dec 9, 2010
Biblical texts and ancient lore frequently describe winged creatures carrying messages from the heavens. But are angels merely the product of mankind's imagination - or do they really exist? If so, where do they come from? Ancient astronaut theorists suggest that the Bible's Old Testament reads like a handbook on extraterrestrial visitations. Accounts of angels can also be found in Islamic and Indian texts. Infinite stories around the globe describe unearthly guardians, entrusted to both observe and protect as well as tales of powerful warriors bringing about everything from plague to peace. Are angels really supernatural beings from heaven, or something more? If so, might angels really be travelers visiting Earth from distant planets?
Episode 6
Season 2, Episode 6
aired: Thu, Dec 2, 2010
Super-heated death rays "High-tech rockets" Powerful sonic weapons. Are these examples of modern day science or could these technologies have originated thousands of years ago? Is it possible that early man possessed scientific knowledge far beyond that of our own century? Ancient texts, folklore and art suggest humans witnessed disc-shaped flying machines and fire-spewing chariots. Could these be accounts of flying saucers and rocket ships? And if so, was advanced technology left here by visitors from the stars? Did mankind's quest to unlock the secrets of levitation, anti-gravity and laser technology merely spring from our imaginations or did these ideas come from otherworldly beings?
Episode 5
Season 2 Episode 5
aired: Thu, Nov 25, 2010
If ancient aliens visited Earth in the remote past, could they have given us advanced technology, past down through human history? And could this technology have helped the Third Reich build mysterious weapons and crafts far beyond the limits of 20th century science? During World War II, there were reports that the Germans built an operational flying saucer, known as the Hanebu, which was said to use mythical technology found in ancient Indian texts. Another craft was rumored to have been constructed with the help of psychics and mediums who claimed to have received detailed blueprints from extraterrestrial beings. Is it possible Hitler's quest for world domination was aided and abetted by ancient extraterrestrial technology that was rediscovered? And could the allegedly rebuilt alien devices developed in Germany have played a role in America's ability to land a man on the moon?
Episode 4
Season 2, Episode 4
aired: Thu, Nov 18, 2010
If extraterrestrials influenced human history, can evidence of their existence be found in hidden tunnels and caverns around the world? Could a cave in Ecuador contain metallic books inscribed with secrets of alien technology? Was an ancient underground city in Turkey built with alien help... or as a refuge from an alien attack? Rumors of the U.S. military working alongside aliens in a secret base inside a mesa in New Mexico continue to swirl, Native American legends mention strange inner-Earth beings, and recent archaeological discoveries in the Yucatan may point to an extraterrestrial reality behind.
Episode 3
Underwater Worlds
aired: Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Ancient underwater cities can be found around the globe, but could these aquatic worlds be the ruins of unknown civilizations--or even proof of extraterrestrial visitations? The infamous tale of the long lost city of Atlantis may be a preserved memory of an ancient alien metropolis. Beneath Lake Titicaca in Peru, the ruins of recently discovered temples support local legends of an underwater UFO base. Ancient Indian texts, known as Sangams, describe sunken cities where aliens and humans intermingled thousands of years ago. Who could have built the 600-foot stepped stone structure off the coast of Japan--a site that may predate the Egyptian pyramids by thousands of years? Could evidence of ancient alien contact lie buried in Earth's deepest oceans?
Episode 2
Gods & Aliens
aired: Thu, Nov 4, 2010
Myths and legends have long been regarded as fantastic stories that describe powerful gods, mutant giants and fearsome monsters. But why do so many different cultures, separated by vast distances, tell the same stories? Is it possible that myths and legends were really eyewitness accounts of ancient astronauts descending to Earth? Ancient texts are filled with stories of gods interacting with humans, offering wisdom, technology, and even impregnating women. Could the demigods of mythology have been the offspring of alien and human unions? If so, could aliens have supplied the Missing Link that accelerated human evolution, advancing our civilization and making us who we are today?
Episode 1
Season 2, Episode 1
aired: Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Mysterious places can be found around the Earth, and, inexplicably, UFOs are often sited near these mystical areas. Planes and ships unaccountably disappear in the infamous Bermuda Triangle. Strange magnetic anomalies in Mexico's Zone of Silence have not only drawn missiles off their course, but seem to pull meteorites out of the sky. An ancient doorway carved into a sheer rock wall in Peru's Puerta de Hayu Marka is said to be a portal to other worlds. Markawasi's plateau is filled with strange rock formations allegedly left behind by an ancient advanced civilization. What connections do these and other "hot spots" share? Is it possible that ancient extraterrestrials also knew about these mysterious places?
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Episode 5
Closer Encounters
aired: Tue, May 18, 2010
There is evidence that suggests we experienced 20th century alien contact. In 1942, the Battle of Los Angeles involved the US military and Air Defense allegedly fighting a UFO. WWII Allied Air Force planes were buzzed by balls of light that some think could have been extraterrestrial. And the alleged crash of a flying saucer in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947 propelled the world into the age of UFOs. For decades, some people have been searching for the sounds of extraterrestrial intelligence, while others have been sending messages out into deep space. What would happen if aliens answered... or came calling? What protocols exist to determine who would speak on behalf of mankind, and how might we communicate? What happens if they return? Some believe they already have.
Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
Reports of encounters with strange beings and sightings of mysterious objects in the sky have occurred throughout history. A 13th century historical book, Otia Imperialia, includes an account of a creature descending from a flying craft over Bristol, England. The log from Christopher Columbus' first voyage to America contains a report of strange lights in the sky. Medieval art pieces depict disc-shaped objects floating in the heavens. Sightings of flying cigar-shaped crafts were reported during the Black Plague. And there were even discussions of extraterrestrial life among America's Founding Fathers. Could these sightings, coming from every part of the world, from biblical times to present day, be evidence that aliens have been with us all along?
Episode 3
Season 1, Episode 3
aired: Tue, Apr 27, 2010
If ancient aliens visited Earth, what was their mission, and is there evidence that points to when they will return? Ancient Sumerian tablets describe an alien race, known as the Anunnaki, who came to Earth to mine for gold. Egyptian hieroglyphs depict hybrid creatures that were part man, part animal. Mysterious crop circles and unexplainable crystal skulls are thought to contain messages that man has yet to decipher. Strange evidence may exist in multiple cultures throughout history suggesting that aliens came here to explore, excavate raw materials, experiment on human beings, and even for pure conquest.
Episode 2
The Visitors
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
If ancient aliens visited Earth, who were they, and where did they come from? Possible historic evidence and beliefs are examined around the world. The Dogon people possess knowledge of a galaxy they claim was given to them by a star god named Amma. The Hopi and Zuni people celebrate Kachinas, gods from the sky, whose headdresses and costumes appear to resemble modern helmets and protective clothing. Halfway around the world, Chinese legends tell of the Han leader, Huangdi, arriving on Earth on a flying, yellow dragon. Was this dragon more likely a spacecraft? Ancient astronaut theorists believe that these are far from chance encounters and that extraterrestrials not only interacted with us, but changed the course of human history.
Episode 1
Pilot
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
If ancient aliens visited Earth, what was their legacy, and did they leave behind clues that exist in plain sight such as sophisticated aircraft, complex electrical grids, and intricate construction machinery? Indian Sanskrit texts, dating back to 6000 B.C., describe in varying but vivid detail flying machines called Vimanas. Megalithic stone structures in Egypt reveal evidence of precision saw work. Interpretations of the Jewish Zohar writings offer depictions of a life-sustaining manna machine, eerily similar to chlorella algae processing systems today. Are these examples of modern technology, or is there evidence that these incredible mechanisms existed on Earth thousands of years ago?
Episodes
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Ancient Aliens: Aliens, Gods and Heroes
aired: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Throughout history, mankind has told incredible tales of gods with extraordinary powers like superhuman strength, supernatural powers and the ability to fly. Are these accounts merely tall tales, or could they have been based on factual encounters with extraterrestrial beings?
Episode
Ancient Aliens: Aliens and the Undead
aired: Fri, Oct 28, 2011
From vampires to zombies to mummies, just about every ancient culture has myths involving the dead rising and walking the earth. Could these myths have been inspired by extraterrestrial visitors?
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Ancient Aliens: Aliens and the Secret Code
aired: Thu, Oct 20, 2011
From prehistoric ruins arranged in intricate patterns to advanced mathematics carved into landmarks more than 5,000 years ago, there are many unexplainable man-made structures around the world. Does the key to these mysterious structures come from another world?
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Ancient Aliens: Aliens and Deadly Cults
aired: Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Are extraterrestrials with sinister agendas responsible for dangerous cults, or are the cult leaders misinterpreting the messages they claim to receive from otherworldly beings?
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Ancient Aliens: Aliens and the Founding Fathers
aired: Thu, Oct 6, 2011
Legend has it that some of America's founding fathers had encounters with extraterrestrials. Did these run-ins influence everything from the symbols and architecture of Washington, D.C., to the founding documents of the United States?
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Ancient Aliens: Angels and Aliens
aired: Sat, Jul 16, 2011
Angels have been known throughout history as messengers from the heavens, guardians and even legendary warriors, but could they have been inspired by sightings of extraterrestrial visitors?
Episode
Ancient Aliens: Aliens and the Third Reich
aired: Sat, Jul 16, 2011
Could alien technology have helped Germany's Third Reich build mysterious weapons and crafts far beyond the limit of 20th-century technology?
Episode
Ancient Aliens: Alien Tech
aired: Sat, Jul 16, 2011
Modern technology is advancing every day, but could it all have stemmed from knowledge left behind by extraterrestrial visitors in ancient times?
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Ancient Aliens: Underground Aliens
aired: Sat, Jul 16, 2011
If extraterrestrials have influenced human history since ancient times, can evidence of their existence be found in hidden tunnels and caverns all around the world?
Episode
Ancient Aliens: Underwater Worlds
aired: Tue, Jun 21, 2011
Ancient underwater cities can be found around the globe, but could these aquatic worlds be the ruins of unknown civilizations or even proof of extraterrestrial visitors?
Episode
Ancient Aliens: Gods and Aliens
aired: Tue, Jun 21, 2011
Were the gods of ancient civilizations simply stories, or were these mythical beings inspired by ancient alien sightings?
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Ancient Aliens: Mysterious Places
aired: Tue, Jun 21, 2011
From the Bermuda Triangle to Mexico's Zone of Silence, the world is full of mysterious places. Many of these are also common UFO sighting locales. Is it possible that ancient extraterrestrials also knew about these mystical hot spots?
