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Erich von Däniken's Chariots of the Gods provides the inspiration for this History Channel series, which takes UFOs and extraterrestrials deadly seriously. Over five episodes, it explores phenomena throughout the ages that defy explanation. The first, "Evidence," looks at Indian aeronautical texts, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and the Saqqara Bird, an Egyptian carving that anticipates the airplane. Legendary Times publisher and consulting producer Giorgio A. Tsoukalos feels that items like the figurine "have nothing in common with anything similar in nature." That's a matter of opinion, though other authors, engineers, and investigators tend to agree, which isn't a problem in and of itself, except there are few dissenting voices.
In "The Visitors," "The Mission," and "Closer Encounters," the show travels to Peru, Mali, Iraq, and other locations to discuss elongated skulls, cattle mutilation, and primitive stargazing (the theory that King Tut might have been part-alien seems pretty far-fetched). Further references to the Knights Templar and the Ark of the Covenant, which some believe lies beneath an island in Nova Scotia, bring Spielberg blockbusters, like Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, to mind. The series concludes with "The Return," a look at sightings and attempts to communicate with aliens by NASA and SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence).
Like von Däniken's controversial bestseller, Ancient Aliens presents intriguing data but calls for a healthy degree of skepticism, since there's more speculation on offer than verifiable fact (the boisterous Swiss scribe also appears in the program). The academic speakers make valid points, but a few experts seem less credible. It's easier, for instance, to trust an MIT or UCLA scholar over a radio host or crop circle researcher. This three-disc set concludes with a bonus episode, "Chariots, Gods and Beyond," which surveys the links between theology and ancient astronaut theory. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Is it possible that intelligent life forms visited Earth thousands of years ago, bringing with them technology that drastically affected the course of history and man's own development? Presented in the 1968 bestselling book Chariots of the Gods, by Erich von Daniken, the theory of 'ancient aliens' rocked people's beliefs in mankind's progress. Ancient cave drawings of strange creatures, remains of landing strips in Peru, and Indian texts that describe the 'flying machines of the gods' were just a few of the odd archaeological artifacts cited by von Daniken as proof that ancient astronauts were well known to our ancestors.
Produced with the exclusive cooperation of von Daniken himself, Ancient Aliens launches all-new expeditions to seek out and evaluate this evidence, with a concentration on discoveries of the last 30 years, including unusual DNA findings on man's evolution and newly decoded artifacts from Egypt to Syria to South America. It is a balanced investigation into a theory some believe cannot be true, but many agree cannot be ignored.
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HISTORY Special: Ancient Aliens - Chariots, Gods and Beyond
Produced with the exclusive cooperation of von Daniken himself, Ancient Aliens launches all-new expeditions to seek out and evaluate this evidence, with a concentration on discoveries of the last 30 years, including unusual DNA findings on man's evolution and newly decoded artifacts from Egypt to Syria to South America. It is a balanced investigation into a theory some believe cannot be true, but many agree cannot be ignored.
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HISTORY Special: Ancient Aliens - Chariots, Gods and Beyond
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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A very extraordinary box set in every way. I bought this as I was intrigued by the subject matter but must admit I was quite skeptical, and this boxset does a great job of laying out very well thought out, intelligent arguments in a very professional, well presented manner. It's easy with this material to be too bombastic or fantastical and - whilst the series does present some truly astounding theories - each one is well evidenced and presented as a question, rather than as fact. This is very much the Von Daniken way and is a nice dovetail to his works. Some of the 'experts' are a little too myopic in their views, however it doesn't detract as the strength here is in the evidence presented - it doesn't try to sway you with faux-scientific opinion, it just serves up a series of facts and asks you the question "what do you think?". And that's it's great strength.
Would heartily recommend, not just for UFO/Alien enthusiasts, but for anyone with even the slightest interest in history, astronomy, evolution or civilisation.
Very good material, very well presented, excellent stuff History channel.
(Small point of note, I have seen this on the History channel where it has an English accented narrator, this box set has an American narrator - as I presume this is the original recording - however, personally I think the American narrator does a better job).
Would heartily recommend, not just for UFO/Alien enthusiasts, but for anyone with even the slightest interest in history, astronomy, evolution or civilisation.
Very good material, very well presented, excellent stuff History channel.
(Small point of note, I have seen this on the History channel where it has an English accented narrator, this box set has an American narrator - as I presume this is the original recording - however, personally I think the American narrator does a better job).
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A. Moore
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This DVD is great. It shows proof of a far greater intelegence than our own. I am certain we have been visited many times.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By LOTTO WIZARD
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
As you get further and further into this you become more and more convinced about the facts that are presented before you. Without doubt we are not alone !!
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Utterly fascinating if nothing else!
Ancient aliens is a chance for viewers to step out the proverbial box and really answer 'what if' about the origins and history of our species. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Neil Perry
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ancient aliens season 1
Great service as usual. Dvds are really enjoyable and I will be buying season 2 asap. Give it a try
Published 17 days ago by Big Del Boy
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ALEINS
I am an alien, this happened. word count word count word count word count word count word count word count
Published 24 days ago by Rob
1.0 out of 5 stars
Chronological snobbery
"Ancient Aliens" is a series devoted to promote the ridiculous (and ridiculously popular) speculations of Erich von Däniken. Geezus. I assumed Däniken was dead! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ashtar Command
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic picture for 50" 1080p but the questions doesnt get the...
Fantastic picture for 50" 1080p but the questions doesnt get the answers we believe we shall get at the end of the movie.. pluss its like 9 hours,,
Published 3 months ago by tripple D
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Is this for real?
Ancient Aliens is an interesting concept for a series, that is sadly let down by the numerous 'so-called' experts who are interviewed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. F. Rich
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Science fiction
Science fiction stalled in the 80s, for me anyway. Asimov, CLarke, Heinlein, Pohl and others had run their race with no obvious successors (to me anyway). Read more
Published 5 months ago by peter macnab
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic , a blast of the past
this series moves along at a pace that keeps you completely hooked . the evidence from the past will really make you question everthing you thought you knew -- and more . Read more
Published 5 months ago by michael dear
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Ancient Aliens - Must See!
If you have ever questionned the past, you should start with this DVD series. It makes you realise that there are more questions than answers. Read more
Published 11 months ago by B Woods
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hmmmmm...something to think about
I have watched this on the telly a few times and it had the ability to draw me in. Don't get me wrong, the series is really compelling and worth a watch but I think you must have a... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Stu Doug
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