It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!

Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander
It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!

Was Earth really visited by mysterious extraterrestrial travelers thousands of years ago as many proponents of ”ancient astronaut theory” believe? What are the hidden secrets and mysteries behind ancient monuments and forgotten civilizations? Every week, historian Tristan Johnson and regular human person Scott Niswander dive through the archives to learn about the fascinating histories of ancient civilizations while also debunking the myths and straight-up lies presented in History Channel‘s massively popular tv show Ancient Aliens that has sparked a new generation of conspiracy theorists. We hope through this show, you can gain an appreciation for just how cool ancient societies were, and not simply credit their impressive advancements to alien visitors. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK! Follow the show so you don‘t miss an episode, and leave us a review! It really helps us out!

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ancient Aliens Really Need To Stop Making Things Up About Alexander (the Great)

    A deep dive into how ancient astronaut theorists transformed a clever medieval military tactic involving hot sand and shields into a made-up story about UFOs stopping Alexander the Great's army in India.

    1h 20m

  2. DEC 3

    Thunder Gods Don't Need Plasma Rifles

    A humorous takedown of Ancient Aliens' claims that mythological super-weapons were alien technology, showing how these legendary artifacts actually represented divine authority, natural forces, and cultural values rather than extraterrestrial weaponry.

    43 min

  3. NOV 26

    Chariots of Liar: The Truth About Ancient 'Spaceships'

    Ancient flying vehicles and creatures in mythology were meaningful metaphors and religious symbols, not misunderstood alien technology.

    1h 6m

  4. NOV 19

    Beer, Pizza, and Big Rocks: How Ancient Buildings Were Actually Made

    A sound-breaking investigation into ancient aliens' most ridiculous "how move big rock" theory yet, revealing how actual physics and engineering triumph over pseudoscientific acoustics.

    1h 11m

  5. NOV 12

    Jericho: Aliens Love Their Bass Drops ft. Tom Nicholas

    Why Ancient Aliens' claim that Jericho's walls fell to alien sonic weapons fails on every level - from physics to archaeology to basic common sense - while exploring how pseudoarchaeology often targets and diminishes important religious and cultural narratives.

    1h 13m

  6. NOV 5

    Why Ancient People Could Actually Art

    A look into Ancient Aliens' complete misunderstanding of ancient art, proving that just because something has wings doesn't make it a spaceship, and yes, people in the past were actually capable of using their imagination.

    1h 1m

  7. OCT 29

    We Goofed: The Sandwich That Didn't Start World War I

    We confess to military spending mix-ups and a case of mistaken moustached identity in the Mexican desert - all while setting the record straight on Gavrilo Princip's pre-assassination snack preferences.

    1h 11m

  8. AUG 28

    Is The City Of Teotihuacán A Literal Computer?

    Teotihuacán is a city that "millions of people around the world" believe looks like a computer chip. So it must be, apparently.

    1h 2m
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Was Earth really visited by mysterious extraterrestrial travelers thousands of years ago as many proponents of ”ancient astronaut theory” believe? What are the hidden secrets and mysteries behind ancient monuments and forgotten civilizations? Every week, historian Tristan Johnson and regular human person Scott Niswander dive through the archives to learn about the fascinating histories of ancient civilizations while also debunking the myths and straight-up lies presented in History Channel‘s massively popular tv show Ancient Aliens that has sparked a new generation of conspiracy theorists. We hope through this show, you can gain an appreciation for just how cool ancient societies were, and not simply credit their impressive advancements to alien visitors. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK! Follow the show so you don‘t miss an episode, and leave us a review! It really helps us out!

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  • Creator
    Tristan Johnson & Scott Niswander
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
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