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Chariots of the Gods?

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Erich von Däniken's "Chariots of the Gods?

" proposes that ancient civilizations were aided by extraterrestrial visitors, attributing advanced technologies and architectural feats to ancient astronauts.

The book explores various archaeological sites and historical accounts, suggesting connections to ancient myths and legends.

Däniken's theories have been widely debated and criticized by mainstream science, but the book remains a significant work in the pseudoscientific literature.

It sparked considerable public interest in ancient astronaut theories and continues to inspire discussions about the possibility of extraterrestrial contact in the distant past.

The book's impact on popular culture is undeniable, influencing numerous documentaries, books, and television shows.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

in relation to theories about ancient civilizations and advanced technologies.

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#2190 - Peter Thiel

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

and

Palmer Luckey

in a discussion about ancient civilizations and monolithic constructions.

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#2394 - Palmer Luckey

Mentioned by

Tim Dillon

when discussing Eric Von Daniken and ancient civilizations.

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#2375 - Tim Dillon

Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

as a film he watched and thought was kooky and fun.

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#2430 - Jay Anderson

Mentioned by

Jesse Michels

when discussing Neil Armstrong's alleged search for ancient alien metallic artifacts in the Taos cave, a claim Eric Von Daniken makes.

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Joe Rogan: The Truth About Aliens (He Finally Says It)

Mentioned by

Andrew Hunter-Murray

as a reference point when discussing far-fetched theories.

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No Such Thing As Quantum Baseball

Mentioned by

Greg Rogers

as a book that sparked his lifelong fascination with UFOs.

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NASA Doctor: "I Saw A UFO Hovering In THIS Secret Hangar" (Ft. Greg Rogers)

Mentioned by

Robinson Erhardt

as one of the books read in preparation for an interview on aliens.

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252 - David Kipping: Alien Civilizations, Megastructures, Spacecraft, and Artificial Intelligence

Mentioned by

Jesse Michels

as the author of the book, proposing the Nazca Lines were tributes to ancient alien astronauts.

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Alien Mummies Found In Peru (DNA Test REVEALED!) | Exclusive Documentary

Mentioned by

Ajay Shah

as an example of a writer of fanciful, untestable claims.

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Ep 83: The Atheism Episode

Mentioned by

Phil Ford

as an example of a mind-boggling book.

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Episode 195 – On John Keel: Live at the Lily Dale Symposium, with Erik Davis

Mentioned by Ben as a formative book in their young lives and part of the inspiration for the show.

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Strange News: The US Raids Reporters, the Death of von Däniken and Dilbert, Apps Want to Know if Your Loved Ones Die, and Much More

Mentioned by

Mike Martin

as a bestseller that popularized the theory of ancient astronauts visiting Earth.

Episode 294: Heavens Gate Part I - Guinea and Pig

Mentioned by

Henry Zebrowski

as a famous book that proposes the Mayans and Aztecs received tools from aliens.

Side Stories: The Bone Collector

Mentioned by

Jason Sands

as the first book he ever read about UFOs.

#267 - Biggest UFO Area 51 Whistleblower since Bob Lazar CONFRONTED | Jason Sands & James Fox

Mentioned by

Ben Bowlin

, when saying he has bought those books already.

The Anunnaki, Chapter One: "In Those Days, There Were Giants"

Mentioned by

Ray Russell

regarding von Daniken's clever approach to discussing the possibility that extraterrestrials helped create historical monuments.

Ep319: Mystery of T Lobsang Rampa - R.B. Russell

Mentioned by

Robinson Erhardt

as a book he read in preparation for the interview.

247 - Garry Nolan: Aliens | The Case They’re Already Here

Mentioned by

Noel Brown

as Daniken's breakout piece that made the bold claim the world's oldest religion originated from contact with an alien civilization.

The Anunnaki, Chapter Three: A Future in the Sky?

Mentioned by

Joe McCormick

and Rob Lamb in the context of a discussion about aliens visiting Earth.

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Dead Mountaineer's Hotel

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