by masscreation from YouTube Website       Season 1 Ancient Aliens December 26-27, 2010   According to ancient alien theorists, extraterrestrials with superior knowledge of science and engineering landed on Earth thousands of years ago, sharing their expertise with early civilizations and forever changing the course of human history.   But how did this concept develop, and is there any evidence to support it? Ancient alien theory grew out of the centuries-old idea that life exists on other planets, and that humans and extraterrestrials have crossed paths before. The theme of human-alien interaction was thrust into the spotlight in the 1960s, driven by a wave of UFO sightings and popular films like 2001: A Space Odyssey.   The space program played no small part in this as well: If mankind could travel to other planets, why couldn’t extraterrestrials visit Earth? In 1968, the Swiss author Erich von Däniken published Chariots of The Gods?, which became an immediate bestseller. In it, he put forth his hypothesis that, thousands of years ago, space travelers from other planets visited Earth, where they taught humans about technology and influenced ancient religions. He is regarded by many as the father of ancient alien theory, also known as the ancient astronaut theory.   Most ancient alien theorists, including von Däniken, point to two types of evidence to support their ideas. The first is ancient 'religious' texts in which humans witness and interact with gods or other heavenly beings who descend from the sky - sometimes in vehicles resembling spaceships - and possess spectacular powers.   The second is physical specimens such as artwork depicting alien-like figures and ancient architectural marvels like Stonehenge and the pyramids of Egypt. If aliens visited Earth in the past, could they make an appearance in the future? For ancient alien theorists, the answer is a resounding yes. They believe that, by sharing their views with the world, they can help prepare future generations for the inevitable encounter that awaits them. The playlist bellow includes all 6 episodes from the series: Chariots, Gods and Beyond The Evidence The Visitors The Mission Closer Encounters The Return       Season 2 Ancient Aliens December 2010 - March 2011 Ancient alien theorists believe that, thousands of years ago, extraterrestrials landed on Earth, where they were hailed as gods and helped shape human civilization.   Here’s a quick introduction to some of the most famous examples. The Nazca Lines - Etched into a high plateau in Peru’s Nazca Desert, a series of ancient designs stretching more than 50 miles has baffled archaeologists for decades. Along with simple lines and geometric shapes, they include drawings of animals, birds and humans, some measuring more than 600 feet across.   Vimanas - Many Sanskrit epics, which were written in India more than two millennia ago, contain references to mythical flying machines called vimanas.   The Moai of Easter Island - The Polynesian island of Easter Island is famous for its “maoi”: the 887 giant human figures with enormous heads that guard its coastline. Roughly 500 years old, these monolithic statues stand 13 feet high and weigh 14 tons, but some are twice as tall and much heavier.   Puma Punku - Located in the Bolivian highlands, Puma Punku is a field of stone ruins scattered with giant, finely carved blocks. Such precise workmanship on a massive scale would have been nearly impossible without modern tools and machines, yet the ruins are more than 1,000 years old. The playlist bellow includes all 10 episodes from the series: Mysterious Places Gods and Aliens Underwater Worlds Underground Aliens Aliens and the Third Reich Alien Tech Angels and Aliens Unexplained Structures Alien Devastations Alien Contacts           Return to Life in Our Galaxy Return to The Ancient Astronauts Theory Return to The Divine and Manipulative Extraterrestrials