Posted on 04/18/2010 3:03:57 AM PDT by Las Vegas Dave
From the History Channel link:
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.
EPISODE 1 - The Evidence
Premiere Date: 04/20/2010
If ancient aliens visited Earth, what was their legacy, and did they leave behind clues that exist in plain sight such as sophisticated aircraft, complex electrical grids, and intricate construction machinery? Indian Sanskrit texts, dating back to 6000 B.C., describe in varying but vivid detail flying machines called Vimanas. Megalithic stone structures in Egypt reveal evidence of precision saw work. Interpretations of the Jewish Zohar writings offer depictions of a life-sustaining manna machine, eerily similar to chlorella algae processing systems today. Are these examples of modern technology, or is there evidence that these incredible mechanisms existed on Earth thousands of years ago?
EPISODE 2 - The Mission
Premiere Date: 04/27/2010
If ancient aliens visited Earth, what was their mission, and is there evidence that points to when they will return? Ancient Sumerian tablets describe an alien race, known as the Anunnaki, who came to Earth to mine for gold. Egyptian hieroglyphs depict hybrid creatures that were part man, part animal. Mysterious crop circles and unexplainable crystal skulls are thought to contain messages that man has yet to decipher. Strange evidence may exist in multiple cultures throughout history suggesting that aliens came here to explore, excavate raw materials, experiment on human beings, and even for pure conquest.
EPISODE 3 - The Visitors
Premiere Date: 04/27/2010
If ancient aliens visited Earth, who were they, and where did they come from? Possible historic evidence and beliefs are examined around the world. The Dogon people possess knowledge of a galaxy they claim was given to them by a star god named Amma. The Hopi and Zuni people celebrate Kachinas, gods from the sky, whose headdresses and costumes appear to resemble modern helmets and protective clothing. Halfway around the world, Chinese legends tell of the Han leader, Huangdi, arriving on Earth on a flying, yellow dragon. Was this dragon more likely a spacecraft? Ancient astronaut theorists believe that these are far from chance encounters and that extraterrestrials not only interacted with us, but changed the course of human history.
EPISODE 4 - Chariots, Gods & Beyond
Premiere Date: 03/08/2009 (repeated from 2009-LVD)
What if life on Earth began in outer space? Millions of people accept the theory that intelligent life forms visited Earth thousands of years ago and were worshiped as gods by primitive man. Are monuments like Stonehenge and Easter Island the last remains of an ancient alien visitation? From unexplainable super structures, to knowledge of the solar system, mathematics, and even the ability to make electricity, this special explores evidence of super-human influences on ancient man and embarks on an around-the-world search for answers. It's an investigation into a theory some believe cannot be true, but many agree cannot be ignored.
I want reparations for the environmental damage that led to; and where's my foreign aid?
Thanks
The only problem with your plan is, you’re actually descended from the extraterrestrial crash survivors (it was a colony ship filled with refugees from a planet destroyed by its star having gone nova), so it’s money you owe to yourself. Kinda like the national debt, but without the Chinese.
“There are those who believe that life here began out there, far across the universe, with tribes of humans who may have been the forefathers of the Egyptians, or the Toltecs, or the Mayans. That they may have been the architects of the great pyramids, or the lost civilizations of Lemuria or Atlantis. Some believe that there may yet be brothers of man who even now fight to survive somewhere beyond the heavens...”
I guess you’ve concluded that the MSM are as accurate about
“real history” as the liberal idiot globalists pretend they are about news in our era.
I hope you read more.
. . . a LOT more . . . and not just the brain-washing stuff from the Main Stream Media and oligarchy text publishers.
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Dave, here’s an interesting ATS thread about goings on in the Ozarks with a lot of personal stories of respondents.
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=562398&page=1#pid8600388
None of us were there.
Even ‘informed’ and not so idle conjectures are lacking . . . all of them.
http://www.gizapower.com/pma/index.htm
You may find this website and the stone technology pages of interest.
INDEED.
THX.
INDEED.
THX.
It’s all in the Book of Enoch!
Never discount any possibilities. Those who think that any possible explanation is impossible should really open his or her eyes. We weren’t there, we don’t know. Don’t assume that because someone believes in a different theory from you that it is BS and can’t have happened.
There are things in our universe and things that happen on a daily basis that defy explanation and will always defy explanation.
Sure, some crop circles are hoaxes, I personally don’t believe that all of them are. I could be wrong, just as everyone can.
Are you STILl uninformed about crop circles and
peer reviewed agricultural journal articles about them . . . demonstrating that the
authentic ‘other’ circles are
markedly and scientifically different from the rest of the crop
AND FROM hoaxed circles???
That’s lack of awareness is running into years, now, isn’t it?
Soooooooooooooooooooooooo impressive.
EXCELLENT POINTS.
Some very complex circles have appeared in less than 40 minutes.
No way boards and strings could have done so . . . particularly without any hint of foot prints into or out of the field or circles.
YUP.
Genesis 6 is some enlightenment on the topic, too.
IIRC, some of such structure complexes around the world indicate knowledge of a star in the Orien constellation which was not known or visible until the modern era.
The piramidal structure, if built correctly in the proper ratios is very resistent to plat tectonic upheavals. But I can understand why it is fun folks like you to piss in other peoples’ punch.
Fascinating.
THANKS.
Very interesting.
See these links for the start of your research into the question about:
“What the hell is a Pyramid Inch and how does that that relate to a standard unit of measurement?”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramid_inch
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Pyramid_inch
You fail to explain a large number of interesting . . . congruences
. . . particularly when considering similar arrangements of structures in several different locations . . . all clearly indicative of Orien . . .
Ankor Watt . . . IIRC, something in South America.
Simplicity is nice . . . except when it doesn’t fit.
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