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This History Channel series, which moved to H2 for season four, revolves around the idea that earlier civilizations developed their most advanced ideas by means of extraterrestrial influence. A range of speakers, from respected scholars to more conspiracy-minded thinkers ("ancient alien theorists"), sift through the evidence, while a dramatic score juices each revelation. The most famous participant, Erich von Däniken, whose 1968 bestseller Chariots of the Gods encouraged this mode of thinking, figures prominently. Viewers who've watched previous seasons will be familiar with the basic format, as well as the primary theories about alien-inspired architecture and the like, since there's significant repetition from year to year ("Alien Devastations" from season two, for instance, prefigures this set's "Aliens and Mega-Disasters").
Shock-haired, dandily dressed editor and consultant Giorgio A. Tsoukalos presents some of the more colorful, if questionable hypotheses (to Tsoukalos, a close-fitting cap on a Mayan figurine represents a flight helmet). As he exclaims in "The Doomsday Prophecies," an examination of the Mayan Long Count calendar, "Knowledge is the currency of the universe!" He also believes that aliens built Bolivia's geometrically precise Puma Punku. The most science fiction-like episode, "The Greys," revisits abductions through the ages, including the testimony of a woman who claims medical experimentation by tiny bug-eyed men, while the farthest-reaching episodes involve Bigfoot and Leonardo da Vinci (some suggest he was a time traveler). As with Tsoukalos, author David Childress (Technology of the Gods) seems convinced that aliens have been mucking about in human history, even natural phenomena like tsunamis. Reenactments and computer-generated reproductions show how some of these scenarios might have played out. In drawing from archeological artifacts and historical data, there's educational value here, but if you're skeptical going in--you'll probably leave the same way. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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By Jason Sears
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This IS the truth. Ancient Astronaut Theory makes so much sense.
Yes, there are some far-fetched ideas, BUT the more grounded ideas / theories make you think, and view things differently.
Yes, there are some far-fetched ideas, BUT the more grounded ideas / theories make you think, and view things differently.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By alex
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SEASON 4 OF ANCIENT ALIENS IS EXCELLENT, IT GETS INTO DETAIL ON OTHER TOPICS,JUST A GREAT PURCHASE ALL AROUND
I RECOMMEND THIS ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED AND OPEN MINDED
I RECOMMEND THIS ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED AND OPEN MINDED
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An Impressive Fourth Season
Aug 13 2012
By The Rab
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Format:DVD
The History Channel has found its footing once again with the newest season of Ancient Aliens. While some of the theories remain "out there", these episodes explore many possible connections to alien intervention.
The show itself is first-class when providing historical background and finding similarities between unexplained events throughout Earth's ancient past. However, the conclusions that are made are still speculative and do not always directly link these mysterious events to aliens. All other possibilities seem to be dismissed and we are left with "it was aliens and couldn't have been anything else" as explanations.
The episodes are entertaining and will make anyone with an open mind second-guess the history we were led to believe.
The show itself is first-class when providing historical background and finding similarities between unexplained events throughout Earth's ancient past. However, the conclusions that are made are still speculative and do not always directly link these mysterious events to aliens. All other possibilities seem to be dismissed and we are left with "it was aliens and couldn't have been anything else" as explanations.
The episodes are entertaining and will make anyone with an open mind second-guess the history we were led to believe.
28 of 32 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
More Amusing Speculation, But Doesn't Include Five Announced Episodes Of Season Four That Haven't Been Aired Yet
Oct 28 2012
By K. Harris
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Format:Blu-ray
First and foremost, History Channel's "Ancient Aliens" is an entertainment program and if you have an interest in the topic (whether or not you believe it), it can be a fun show. Just look at the episode titles if you are on the fence about how seriously you want to take this as science or history. Aliens really can't be responsible for everything that has ever happened on Earth, can they? Tales of mysterious and unexplained phenomenon, folklore and legend, and intergalactic speculation cross all international boundaries and are an inherent part of ancient history and cultural iconography. And as this documentary series began in its first season, it did a good job acknowledging the various interpretations of alien myths across the globe. However, the more we progress--the theories and/or premises behind the show have become a little thinner, a little more hit or miss. I suppose that was to be expected as the program has already delved into the biggest, most well known, and most supported mysteries in earlier seasons. Thus, later seasons (while always entertaining) have had their equal share of fascinating speculation intertwined with engaging historical insights AND with episodes of eye-rolling lunacy.
And I think that is exactly how I might describe Season Four's new episodes. But let's face the honest truth. If you are shopping for Season Four of "Ancient Aliens," I don't think you need much convincing about whether you like the program or not. For my money, these episodes (although still somewhat hit or miss) have a stronger overall impact than Season Three where some of the topics were pretty funny. The show still has some repetition in principle themes. Here, again, we see focus drawn to the Mayans, the pyramids, to Doomsday, to time travel and to various cover-up theories. All of these topics have been well covered in alien mythology for years and by this show in general. They try to take different angles, but it doesn't change the fact that you've probably sat through similar programming in the past!
The ten episodes presented of Season Four are spread across two Blu-ray discs with no bonus features for approximately 7 hours and 20 minutes of programming. I'm not sure what happened because by my count, Season Four actually has several more episodes that were delayed until later this year for broadcast but were originally counted among Season Four titles (among them are Secrets of the Pyramids, Aliens and Cover-Ups, Aliens and Electricity, the Einstein Factor, and Destination Orion). It seems they are slated to return to TV in December. There are English and Spanish subtitle options available as well.
These are the included episodes: (1) The Mayan Conspiracy, (2) The Doomsday Prophecies, (3) The Greys, (4) Aliens and Mega-Disasters, (5) The NASA Connection, (6) Mystery of Puma Punku, (7) Aliens and Bigfoot, (8) The Da Vinci Conspiracy, (9) The Time Travelers, and (10) Aliens and Dinosaurs.
Personally, I could live the rest of my life without any more speculation of Da Vinci and I've grown weary of the Mayan topic. But the Greys and Puma Punku episodes caught my interest, while Mega-disasters and Bigfoot were silly enough and amusing. Again, as entertainment, "Ancient Aliens" continues to work. As science and/or history--I'll leave how effective it meets these criteria for you. KGHarris, 10/12.
And I think that is exactly how I might describe Season Four's new episodes. But let's face the honest truth. If you are shopping for Season Four of "Ancient Aliens," I don't think you need much convincing about whether you like the program or not. For my money, these episodes (although still somewhat hit or miss) have a stronger overall impact than Season Three where some of the topics were pretty funny. The show still has some repetition in principle themes. Here, again, we see focus drawn to the Mayans, the pyramids, to Doomsday, to time travel and to various cover-up theories. All of these topics have been well covered in alien mythology for years and by this show in general. They try to take different angles, but it doesn't change the fact that you've probably sat through similar programming in the past!
The ten episodes presented of Season Four are spread across two Blu-ray discs with no bonus features for approximately 7 hours and 20 minutes of programming. I'm not sure what happened because by my count, Season Four actually has several more episodes that were delayed until later this year for broadcast but were originally counted among Season Four titles (among them are Secrets of the Pyramids, Aliens and Cover-Ups, Aliens and Electricity, the Einstein Factor, and Destination Orion). It seems they are slated to return to TV in December. There are English and Spanish subtitle options available as well.
These are the included episodes: (1) The Mayan Conspiracy, (2) The Doomsday Prophecies, (3) The Greys, (4) Aliens and Mega-Disasters, (5) The NASA Connection, (6) Mystery of Puma Punku, (7) Aliens and Bigfoot, (8) The Da Vinci Conspiracy, (9) The Time Travelers, and (10) Aliens and Dinosaurs.
Personally, I could live the rest of my life without any more speculation of Da Vinci and I've grown weary of the Mayan topic. But the Greys and Puma Punku episodes caught my interest, while Mega-disasters and Bigfoot were silly enough and amusing. Again, as entertainment, "Ancient Aliens" continues to work. As science and/or history--I'll leave how effective it meets these criteria for you. KGHarris, 10/12.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
ALIENS
Oct 12 2012
By Vanessa
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Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
GREAT DVD SERIES......ALL 4. MAKES YOU THINK AND REALIZE WHAT THIS WORLD IS ABOUT. THE SERIES IS WONDERFULLY DONE WITH INTELLIGENT PEOPLE SPEAKING.
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