Ancient Aliens
Exploring alien involvement in human history
About Ancient Aliens
Released: 2010
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TV14
Run time: 1h 30m
Cast
Robert Clotworthy, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, Erich von Däniken, David Childress, William Henry
About Ancient Aliens
"Ancient Aliens" is a documentary TV series that explores the controversial theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. It first aired in 2010 on the History Channel, and each episode examines specific events and archaeological findings to uncover whether there's evidence of a past extraterrestrial presence. Topics covered range from ancient ruins, old texts and artifacts, to modern day UFO sightings and governmental cover-ups.
Making / Production
"Ancient Aliens" was created by Kevin Burns and produced by Prometheus Entertainment. The series combines interviews with various experts from different fields including authors, researchers, and academics, with cinematic reenactments to visualize the theories presented. The series has stirred controversy and acclaim for its presentation of alternative historical theories.
Actors
- Giorgio A. Tsoukalos: As himself, he is a major contributor to the series, advancing the ancient astronaut theories with passion and fervor.
- Robert Clotworthy: As the narrator, his voice provides the dramatic tension and the necessary gravitas to the presented theories.
- David Childress: As himself, he brings years of exploration and research into ancient civilizations and their potential connections to alien life.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The show has been translated and broadcast in various languages all over the world.
- Giorgio A. Tsoukalos has become an internet meme due to his distinctive hair and enthusiastic support of the Ancient Astronaut Theory.
- The series was mentioned in a sketch on the late-night comedy show "Saturday Night Live".
Awards
While "Ancient Aliens" did not receive any awards, it has received significant viewer attention and has sparked widespread discussions about its subject matter.
Quotes
- "Is it possible that extraterrestrial beings visited our planet thousands of years ago?" - Narrator
- "Because the truth is, we don't have a full understanding of this planet's history." - Giorgio A. Tsoukalos
- "The evidence is not definitive, but it is highly suggestive of alien intervention." - David Childress
Music, Soundtrack
- The theme song of "Ancient Aliens" is "Trailer Track One" by Immediate Music.
- The show uses a combination of suspenseful, ominous, and awe-inspiring music to engage viewers.
About Ancient Aliens
Ancient Aliens explores theories of extraterrestrial influence on early human civilizations, considering historical artifacts and texts.