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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 46 MIN

This 1970 Film Predicted 50 Years of Alien Theories (Chariots of the Gods)

from Under the Docs · host Paranoid American

We're diving deep into "Chariots of the Gods," the groundbreaking 1970 documentary that made $26 million and launched the entire ancient astronaut theory movement. Based on Erich von Däniken's controversial book, this film asks whether pyramids, ancient artwork, and religious texts are actually evidence of extraterrestrial visitors. Join Paranoid American and Sean Chris as they dissect this influential documentary that planted the seeds for everything from History Channel's Ancient Aliens to modern giant and circuit board conspiracy theories.

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