Ancient Aliens
Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.
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Season 1
5 episodes
Premiered Apr 20, 2010
Season 2
10 episodes
Premiered Oct 28, 2010
Season 3
16 episodes
Premiered Jul 28, 2011
Season 4
10 episodes
Premiered Feb 17, 2012
Season 5
12 episodes
Premiered Dec 21, 2012
Season 6
11 episodes
Premiered Sep 30, 2013
Season 7
8 episodes
Premiered Jan 24, 2014
Season 8
8 episodes
Premiered Jun 13, 2014
Season 9
12 episodes
Premiered Oct 31, 2014
Season 10
10 episodes
Premiered Jul 24, 2015
Season 11
15 episodes
Premiered May 6, 2016
Season 12
16 episodes
Premiered Apr 28, 2017
Season 13
15 episodes
Premiered Apr 27, 2018
Season 14
22 episodes
Premiered May 31, 2019
Season 15
12 episodes
Premiered Jan 25, 2020
Season 16
10 episodes
Premiered Nov 13, 2020
Season 17
7 episodes
Premiered Aug 6, 2021
Season 18
20 episodes
Premiered Jan 7, 2022
Season 19
20 episodes
Premiered Jan 6, 2023
Season 20
20 episodes
Premiered Jan 5, 2024
Season 21
20 episodes
Premiered Feb 7, 2025
Season 22
16 episodes
Premiered Jan 15, 2026
Ep 1The Evidence
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?
Ep 2The Visitors
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.
Ep 3The Mission
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.
Ep 4Closer Encounters
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?
Ep 5The Return
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.
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