Ancient Aliens

Could the darkest recesses of our planet contain important information left by our ancient ancestors? And within Earth's mysterious caves, might we find evidence of otherworldly contact?

The Great Sphinx in Giza is the largest and most studied monolithic sculpture on Earth, yet it remains one of humanity's greatest mysteries. Who-or what-created the ancient monolith?

Could it be that our increased reliance on computers, cell phones, tablets and the internet is the product of extraterrestrial design?

Throughout history, many of the world's greatest thinkers have helped push civilization forward. But the majority of these masterminds say their brilliance comes from an unknown place. Is it possible that genius is more than just good genetics?

For thousands of years, in cultures throughout the world, people have practiced elaborate techniques to preserve the human body after death. Could our ancestors have witnessed a form of extraterrestrial hibernation and then mimicked it with mummification?

From Jesus and Elijah to mummies and zombies, cultures around the world are filled with accounts of beings who are able to lift the veil between life and death. Are they legends-or could some of these stories actually be true?

There are those who believe that embedded in our most sacred religious texts, as well as in the design and location of ancient monuments, are secret messages-messages that may reveal the purpose behind our very existence. Could it be true?

It's a story told in cultures around the world-the gods sent a great flood to wipe out humanity for its disobedient and wicked ways. Do these numerous creation myths point to an actual deluge? And if so, could aliens be involved?

The Civil War nearly destroyed the great experiment known as the United States of America, but is it possible that the preservation of the republic was influenced by extraterrestrial beings?

With new technology detecting pyramids hidden underground around the world, many believe we have entered a new pyramid era-an age of discovery that will be marked by unimaginable findings.

Stories of civilizations large and small disappearing without a trace can be found throughout history and across the globe. Could extraterrestrial intervention be behind these vanishings?

Have extraterrestrials been monitoring human progress for thousands of years-at times helping us to advance, and at other times holding us back?

Series host and Ancient Astronaut theorist, Giorgio Tsoukalos, explores the mystery of the Nazca Lines found in the desert region of Southern Peru.

The Monoliths. Massive stone structures that reach to the heavens... strange, giant figures buried deep in the Earth... and energy emitting spheres connected around the globe... What compelled ancient man to move colossal stones.

Giorgio Tsoukalos presents the fascinating story of Nikola Tesla, one of the most prolific inventors of the 20th century--and the man that actually electrified the world. Tesla is credited with shepherding mankind to a new industrial era.

Did our ancestors have an understanding of how to generate power thousands of years before modern man?

Ancient Astronaut theorist, Giorgio Tsoukalos explores one of the most compelling and mysterious locations on Earth, Puma Punku.

Giorgio Tsoukalos decodes some of the most compelling evidence for Ancient Astronaut theory found in mysterious carvings, symbols, and structures that are strikingly similar on opposite ends of the Earth.

Ancient Astronaut theorist, Giorgio Tsoukalos, explores the construction, history and technological abilities of the Ark of the Covenant.

Why are humans so different from every other species on Earth? Did we evolve from apes--or is our intelligence the result of contact with an otherworldly source?