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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 15 episodes

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Joe Rogan
in relation to theories about ancient civilizations and advanced technologies.
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Joe Rogan
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Palmer Luckey
in a discussion about ancient civilizations and monolithic constructions.
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Tim Dillon
when discussing Eric Von Daniken and ancient civilizations.
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Andrew Hunter-Murray
as a reference point when discussing far-fetched theories.
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Greg Rogers
as a book that sparked his lifelong fascination with UFOs.
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Robinson Erhardt
as one of the books read in preparation for an interview on aliens.
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Jesse Michels
as the author of the book, proposing the Nazca Lines were tributes to ancient alien astronauts.
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Ajay Shah
as an example of a writer of fanciful, untestable claims.
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Ep 83: The Atheism Episode
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Mike Martin
as a bestseller that popularized the theory of ancient astronauts visiting Earth.
Episode 294: Heavens Gate Part I - Guinea and Pig
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Jason Sands
as the first book he ever read about UFOs.
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Ben Bowlin
, when saying he has bought those books already.
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Ray Russell
regarding von Daniken's clever approach to discussing the possibility that extraterrestrials helped create historical monuments.
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Robinson Erhardt
as a book he read in preparation for the interview.
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Chris Winterbauer
in reference to ancient aliens and conspiracy theories.
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Mentioned as a key book for enthusiasts of the Ancient Astronauts theory.
Antichi Astronauti
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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?
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Nigel Watson
as a book that made logical the idea that spacemen had come to Earth.
Britain’s UFO Secrets: Are Aliens Living Among Us - Investigator Nigel Watson Tells All
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Alex Ferrari
, after discussing the apocryphal Book of Enoch, as an author that can take you down a rabbit hole.
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