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An international hit television series, Ancient Aliens® takes viewers on a thought-provoking journey to uncover the possibility of extraterrestrial contact in our remote past. Exploring the most credible evidence unearthed, from the mysteries of ancient Egypt to the science behind time travel, each episode in this hit HISTORY® series examines the questions, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding the age old debate: Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago?
Dave & Kirsty –
Bought as an xmas gift. The book is amazing quality and the images and text are clear and easy to read
Amazon Customer –
Good
A.L.F –
Ancient Aliens, even if you don’t believe it still makes you think🤔I found it covered (briefly) most of the topics in the first few seasons with lots of great colour pictures. Nice size and quality to it. Some owls🦉 were watching me read it the other night, or maybe they were screen memories 😱
R. Allan –
Great book, but there could be more examples.
Emma Fella –
Good delivery time and excellent book, the perfect geeky gift. A very interesting read challenging established ideas
Jobie –
Ancient Aliens book. I didn’t read this myself as it was a gift for a fan of the show, but did give it a quick flick. Seems like you don’t have to watch the show to enjoy this. Contains many pictures from sites around the world. Anyone could jump in and give it a read.
F. A. Rodner –
The best introduction to the ancient aliens subject-matter. Well written and illustrated. I have bought for family and friends cos I’m an addict!!
BW2018 –
My partner really has enjoyed reading this book and also receiving as a gift. He is a massive Ancient Aliens fan and was delighted to know that he now has the book to refer too and put as part of his collection.
Ranjith rao –
Good Book
it was detailed explanation and it is very good
Edwin Charles Lowe –
What is the Truth About Humanity’s Ancient Past????
Book Review Written November 19, 2019Ancient Aliens:The Official Companion Book, by The Producers of Ancient AliensKindle Edition (223 Pages)”Millions of people around the world believe we have been visited in the past by extraterrestrial beings. What if it were true? Did ancient aliens really help to shape our history? And if so, what if there were clues left behind . . . sometimes hiding in plain sight? What if we could find the evidence?”This book was developed by the producers of the Ancient Aliens television series to provide an understanding regarding why anyone could believe that earth was possibly visited in the ancient past by extraterrestrials who influnced our human ancestors. Before you roll your eyes and think “My goodness, not one of those crazy people” hear me out. All over the world there is evidence of fascinating and bizarre structures, carvings, and text that forced people to question the established notions of the past. Also, we find compelling evidence that suggests that human civilizations are far older and more sophisticated than what we’ve been told. Each week, hundreds thousands of viewers tune in to History’s popular show Ancient Aliens, seeking insight into these questions about are past and to become part of a compelling, evocative conversation about the mysteries found throughout the world. Ruins dating back thousands of years reveal engineering skill that surpasses even our most modern technological capabilities. Religious texts from diverse, ancient cultures tell incredibly similar stories of gods descending from the heavens in fiery crafts. Ancient rock art depicts figures that resemble modern-day astronauts. And mysterious monoliths, many placed in alignment with heavenly constellations dot the landscapes of nearly every continent. In his 1968 book, Chariots of the Gods, Swiss author Erich von Däniken proposed that all of this evidence pointed to a profound but logical possibility: extraterrestrials visited Earth in the distant past and changed the course of human history. This concept, later known as ancient astronaut theory is today embraced by literally millions of people around the world. The central focus of this theory is to ask questions and propose possible answers regarding the vast amount of evidence about humanity’s prehistoric past and origins, evidence that mainstream science cannot (or will not) provide satisfactory answers. Across the Earth, ancient ruins and megalithic structures such as Sacsayhuamán in Peru, the Temple of Jupiter in Lebanon, or Gobekli Tepe in Turkey are proven to be far older than what our modern history books are willing to admit. In fact, the incredible megalithic site of Gobekli Tepe, located in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey, has been radiocarbon dated to be over 11,000 years old. Meanwhile, further to the west in Baalbek, Lebanon, the ancient city of Heliopolis and the Temple of Jupiter contain enormous stone blocks that are in excess of 1,000 tons each. Yet at the same time, most mainstream experts will tell you that these megalithic sites were built less than 5,000 years ago by the Romans, or some nomadic hunter-gatherer group, using nothing more than bronze-age tools. This evidence greatly contradicts what society has been taught about the timeline of human history and helps to paint a far different picture of our past. The most important question is, why isn’t this important information part of our education system? As the book and the Ancient Aliens television program makes clear the Ancient Astronaut Theory is a step towards initiating a critical dialogue about humanity real past and origin, discussions that are critical to charting the future course of our civilizations. If asked, do I believe the Ancient Astronaut Theory, my answer is, I don’t know, but I do want honest answers, whatever they might be, regarding the mysteries of human history and human origins. Personally, I am convinced that there was a much earlier advanced human civilization that existed prior to the Ice Age (Approximately 10,000 BC) that was destroyed by a world-wide catastrophe such as a comet strike, that is remembered in myths as the Flood. Whatever the case, Aliens, catastrophe, or something else that accounts for all of the Ancient worlds mysteries, its important that modern humanity discover the answer. Further, programs such as Ancient Aliens may encourage popular support to drive mainstream science and/or religion to provide “honest” answers. I recommend this book to all readers that can maintain an open mind.