Plot Synopsis

ANCIENT ALIENS: ORIGINS takes viewers back to where it all began by revisiting the most compelling mysteries explored over the past 15 years of ANCIENT ALIENS. In each episode, experts such as Giorgio Tsoukalos, David Childress, William Henry, and Nick Pope engage in thought-provoking conversations on topics central to the Ancient Astronaut Theory. From astonishing feats of engineering to enigmatic UFOs and sky gods, they delve deep into the series' extensive archive, reflecting on past investigations, sharing personal insights from their adventures, and offering new perspectives on the ancient enigmas that have captivated humanity for centuries. Episodes include:

"Extraordinary Engineering" (Monday, October 7, 2024 from 9-11pm ET/PT): One of the most compelling arguments for the Ancient Astronaut theory is the remarkable engineering evident in the construction of ancient megalithic sites worldwide. Even with the most advanced machinery available today, replicating these ancient wonders would be a daunting task. The colossal stones, precise cuts, and perfectly fitted blocks at many of these sites hint at the fascinating prospect of advanced technology. Join experts Giorgio Tsoukalos, William Henry, and Jason Martell as they embark on a global investigation, revisiting the series archives of ANCIENT ALIENS to explore the most enigmatic archaeological sites, including Giza, Puma Punku, Nan Madol, Baalbek, and others

"Ancient Close Encounters" (Monday, October 14, 2024 from 9-11pm ET/PT): Compelling evidence of ancient flying machines is found in cultures across the globe. The Saqqara Bird, an artifact from ancient Egypt on display at the Cairo Museum, strikingly resembles modern aircraft. Ancient Sanskrit texts describe vimanas -- intricate flying machines of the gods -- in remarkable detail, while early biblical accounts contain similar technical references to the "chariots of the gods." Ancient Astronaut theorists Giorgio Tsoukalos, William Henry, and Jason Martell delve into the series archives of ANCIENT ALIENS to reveal the most compelling evidence of ancient flying machines and explore the possibility that these extraterrestrial close encounters have persisted throughout the ages

"Sky Gods and Star Beings" (Monday, October 21, 2024 from 9-11pm ET/PT): Are we truly alone in the Universe? Ancient Astronaut theorists propose that descriptions of sky gods and star beings might reflect real encounters with extraterrestrial visitors in the remote past. Could this be true? Follow experts Giorgio Tsoukalos, William Henry, and Jason Martell as they sift through the series archives of ANCIENT ALIENS to uncover in-depth descriptions and portrayals of these entities from Egyptian, Sumerian, Chinese, Mesoamerican, and Native American traditions. Could the evidence reveal these beings to be... ancient astronauts?

"Human Genesis" (Monday, October 28, 2024 from 9-11pm ET/PT)