Powerful monarchs ruling by divine right. Centuries-old dynasties amassing enormous wealth. And legendary leaders wielding powerful weapons of mass destruction. Is it possible that ancient rulers were, in fact, connected with divine or, some would say, extraterrestrial forces? And, if so, what was their purpose? Ancient emperors, kings, and pharaohs were often attributed with otherworldly strength, ability, and wisdom; many were even considered gods by the people they ruled. Who were these exceptional leaders, and how did some accomplish so much in their time? Ancient Astronaut theorists believe that these great rulers throughout history were "chosen" and guided by extraterrestrials. Is it possible that the world's legendary leaders might have shared a common genetic trait? A so-called, "leadership gene"? And might this gene have been - not a product of genetic evolution - but inherited by mankind from some otherworldly source?

Ancient Aliens Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - Secrets of the Tombs
• s05e02 - Prophets and Prophecies
• s05e03 - Beyond Nazca
• s05e04 - Strange Abductions
• s05e05 - The von Daniken Legacy
• s05e06 - The Viking Gods
• s05e07 - The Monoliths
• s05e08 - The Power of Three
• s05e09 - The Crystal Skulls
• s05e10 - The Anunnaki Connection
• s05e11 - Magic of the Gods
• s05e12 - The Satan Conspiracy
• s05e13 - Alien Operations
• s05e14 - Emperors, Kings and Pharaohs
• s05e15 - Mysterious Relics

Ancient Aliens Show Summary

Presented in the 1968 bestselling book Chariots of the Gods by Erich von Daniken, the theory of "ancient aliens" rocked people's beliefs in mankind's progress. Ancient cave drawings of strange creatures, remains of landing strips in Peru, and Indian texts that describe the "flying machines of the gods" were just a few of the odd archaeological artefacts cited by von Daniken as proof that ancient astronauts were well known to our ancestors. Produced with the exclusive cooperation of von Daniken himself, Ancient Aliens launches all-new expeditions to seek out and evaluate this evidence, with a concentration on the latest discoveries of the last 30 years, including unusual DNA findings on man's evolution and newly decoded artefacts from Egypt to Syria to South America. It is a balanced investigation into a theory some believe cannot be true, but many agree cannot be ignored.

** Please Note: the schedule for Ancient Aliens is a 'best fit'. The official order has changed multiple times, and no one source agrees with another **