extraterrestrial influences

"Ancient civilizations generated many innovations that are difficult to explain, such as the remarkable mathematical accuracy of the pyramids of Giza, the man-made fertile soil of the Amazon known as terra preta, and massive stone monuments too heavy to move in Peru and Lebanon, among other places. Given that modern science cannot explain these mysterious phenomena, one theory holds that ancient aliens were responsible for them. This volume examines the credibility of various paranormal hypotheses, giving readers the opportunity to explore the greatest puzzles of antiquity"--Provided by the publisher.

"Based on the popular History Channel show, this book takes a look at history while asking the question: What if there were aliens involved?"--Provided by publisher.

This captivating book exposes readers to the question classic archaeologists can t seem to answer: how were some of our great Stone Age structures built? Impossible constructions, such as the Egyptian pyramids, required such amazing precision and mechanical ability that some archaeologists still wonder how they were ever built during their time. This book is a fun and investigative read that will get people interested in ancient history. It will also undoubtedly inspire any reluctant reader to fly through the pages. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

This fascinating story about alien influences on ancient humans is packed with nearly 200 photographs to supplement the commentary. For example, the ancient city of Nan Madol, on the island of Pohnpei in Micronesia, contains huge basalt ruins. No one is certain how these ruins were built or why. This volume explores various legends and investigates the statues on Easter Island, the markings at Palpa and the Nazca lines in Peru, and underwater rock drawings, among other subjects, and poses the question, did cosmic gods come to Earth thousands of years ago to influence ancient humans and their cultures? Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

Did you know that the Ancient Greeks had their own take on science fiction? Their stories took place not in the future, but in a fantastical, faraway past, and they believed the events in these stories actually had taken place. Using archaeological research and mining the writings of ancient philosophers, the author posits that the tales associated with Greek mythology are actually legitimate history and that the Greek gods were in fact extraterrestrials. Readers will be awed by these reinterpreted myths and legends, such as a new explanation of Atlantis and the true origin of famous mythical creatures. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

Were visitors from outer space responsible for the fantastic and unexplained ruins left behind by ancient civilizations?.

Presents an alternative history as founded on a fictional "lost ancient text," covering the origins of humanity through an autobiographical account of Lord Enki, who discusses the arrival of extraterrestrials on Earth from a planet called Nibiru.