Episode Guide

Aliens and Stargates

This episode explores whether ancient legends of physical gateways to otherworldly realms might represent real portals or "stargates" used for interstellar travel. Ancient astronaut theorists point to specific sites like a toxic cave in Turkey that the Greeks described as a literal entrance to the underworld, mountain portals in Peru where the Incas believed divine beings first entered our world, and ruins in Northern Mexico associated with beings that appeared and vanished. The episode argues that the global consistency of such gateway legends—from sacred doorways to lands of the gods to passages enabling instantaneous travel across space and time—suggests these weren't mere mythology but descriptions of technology that allowed movement between worlds. Proponents contend that as modern science pursues technologies like wormholes for space travel, we may be rediscovering capabilities that already existed in antiquity.

Aliens in America

This episode explores whether America's history contains evidence of ancient extraterrestrial contact, pointing to mysterious artifacts and persistent UFO sightings as potential proof. Ancient astronaut theorists highlight a controversial 1909 Phoenix Gazette report about a cave filled with mummies and ancient objects, which they suggest could connect to Native American "Star Beings" legends. Sites like Serpent Mound in Ohio and Chaco Canyon in New Mexico feature prominently, with theorists like David Childress arguing these locations and their associated tribal stories point to otherworldly visitors. The episode also examines modern sightings, particularly the January 8, 2008 Stephenville, Texas incident, where multiple witnesses including a police officer and pilot reported a luminous spherical object confirmed by FAA radar, framing America's thousands of annual UFO reports as part of a deeper historical pattern.

The Star Children

This episode explores the phenomenon of exceptionally gifted children—ranging from Sho Yano, who graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University Chicago at age 12, to two-year-old Adam Kirby, who joined British Mensa with an IQ of 141. Ancient astronaut theorists including David Wilcock and David Childress propose that these "star children" possess otherworldly connections that explain abilities far beyond normal human development. They point to legends across cultures—Greek, Egyptian, and Native American—describing exceptional children born from unions between humans and gods, suggesting these stories may record ancient extraterrestrial genetic interventions. The episode highlights Professor John Hawks' research showing human DNA has evolved seven percent in just 5,000 years, which theorists interpret as evidence of ongoing alien influence producing a new generation of advanced children with psychic abilities and advanced knowledge.

Treasures of the Gods

This episode explores whether lost treasures and sacred relics across continents might be deliberately hidden and protected by extraterrestrial forces. Ancient astronaut theorists argue that cursed vaults, objects surrounded by deadly legends, and artifacts so precious they've claimed lives could be under otherworldly guardianship rather than merely subject to human greed or natural hazard. The episode weaves together stories of UFO sightings at historical turning points—including reported objects over Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant in 2011 and Ukraine's Chernobyl facility in 1986—suggesting extraterrestrials may actively intervene to prevent human catastrophes. Proponents like those featured propose a "hidden hand in history," manipulating events toward specific outcomes and potentially safeguarding certain objects or sites from discovery.

Aliens and the Red Planet

This episode explores whether humanity's ancient fascination with Mars stems from extraterrestrial contact rather than simple sky-watching. Ancient astronaut theorists point to Mars appearing on Egypt's 1534 BC Senenmut star map and the tomb ceiling of Seti I, suggesting the red planet held special significance across cultures. The episode argues that modern Mars probes have photographed anomalies—including the famous "Face on Mars" and pyramid-like Twin Peaks formations—that NASA may be concealing from the public. Theorists highlight that ancient Sumerian and Babylonian texts allegedly describe a cataclysmic event on Mars, while the Maya's Dresden Codex purportedly shows Mars playing a key role in their cosmology. The central question: did our ancestors have direct knowledge of Mars through alien visitors from that world?

The Shamans

This episode explores whether shamans—spiritual intermediaries found in cultures worldwide—have genuinely contacted extraterrestrial beings throughout history, or whether their reported abilities are products of ritual and altered states of consciousness. Ancient Aliens theorists point to specific historical examples: Genghis Khan, described in Mongolian accounts as a shaman-king who allegedly summoned catastrophic weather to decimate Chinese Jin forces in 1211 A.D., helping build the largest empire the world had ever seen; Amazonian shamans who claim otherworldly beings taught them to brew ayahuasca for interdimensional travel; and the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert, whose trance dances reportedly unlock supernatural healing abilities. The central question is whether these spiritual leaders were merely performing elaborate ceremonies, or whether they accessed genuine contact with non-human intelligences that shaped human civilization.

Aliens and Insects

This episode explores the ancient world's widespread veneration of insects, asking whether these creatures might connect humanity to extraterrestrial visitors. At Egypt's Temple of Karnak, a giant stone scarab represents Khepri, the beetle-headed god whom ancient astronaut theorists suggest may have been an actual alien pilot steering Ra's solar barge across the sky. The episode points to Howard Carter's 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb, where a scarab centerpiece made from meteorically-formed silica glass adorned the pharaoh's breastplate, and notes that modern biologists only discovered in 2013 that dung beetles navigate by the Milky Way—a celestial connection the Egyptians seemingly recognized millennia earlier. Ancient astronaut theorists including Giorgio Tsoukalos propose that insect-headed deities depicted throughout Egyptian temples may represent genuine extraterrestrial beings, possibly connected to humanity's genetic origins, while the Book of Revelation's scorpion-tailed locusts might describe advanced alien weaponry.

Alien Breeders

This episode explores whether ancient accounts of sexual encounters with gods, demons, and otherworldly beings might represent extraterrestrial genetic intervention in human evolution. The argument hinges on a 2010 discovery by biologist Svante Paabo's team at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig, which confirmed that early humans interbred with Neanderthals, Denisovans, and a still-unidentified "mystery species." Ancient astronaut theorists, including Giorgio Tsoukalos and David Wilcock, point to anthropologist John Hawks's finding that human DNA has changed by seven percent in the last 5,000 years—evolving 100 times faster than in any previous 5,000-year period. They argue this acceleration, combined with cross-cultural myths of gods mating with humans (from fallen angels to incubi and succubi), suggests extraterrestrial breeding programs shaped our species.

Alien Transports

Investigates ancient transportation systems as alien technology.

Mysterious Structures

Explores enigmatic structures that defy conventional explanation.

Mysterious Devices

Examines ancient devices that may have been alien technology.

Aliens and Superheroes

Investigates superhero myths as memories of alien-enhanced beings.