It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!
Was Earth really visited by mysterious extraterrestrial travelers thousands of years ago as many proponents of ”ancient astronaut theory” believe? What are the hidden secrets and mysteries behind ancient monuments and forgotten civilizations?
Every week, historian Tristan Johnson and regular human person Scott Niswander dive through the archives to learn about the fascinating histories of ancient civilizations while also debunking the myths and straight-up lies presented in History Channel‘s massively popular tv show Ancient Aliens that has sparked a new generation of conspiracy theorists. We hope through this show, you can gain an appreciation for just how cool ancient societies were, and not simply credit their impressive advancements to alien visitors.
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Our Editor's Take
The It's Probably (not) Aliens! podcast wants to debunk myths about extraterrestrial life. The hosts of the show are Tristan Johnson and Scott Niswander. Tristan is a historian and creator of Step Back History, a popular YouTube channel. Scott makes videos on YouTube for NerdSync.
Ancient Aliens is a pseudoscience show on the History Channel. Its premise is that extraterrestrials populated the earth thousands of years ago. According to the show's hosts, many of Earth's wonders are evidence of alien presence. The show taps into existing conspiracy theories while feeding new ones. Scott and Tristan think everything on Ancient Aliens is hogwash. They created this podcast to provide reasonable alternatives to wild theories.
Episodes of It's Probably (not) Aliens! address myths one at a time. There's an episode on the pseudoscientific field of cryptozoology. This is the study of mythical animals like Sasquatch and unicorns. Using Darwinism and historical facts, Tristan and Scott demonstrate the flaws in the belief that dragons are real. The Fermi paradox is the subject of one episode. It establishes the premise that if alien life existed, humans would have made contact by now. The cohosts show the fallacies in Ancient Aliens' claim that Hercules was an alien.
While much of the podcast's purpose is to correct the record, the cohosts have an ulterior motive. Theories about aliens building Stonehenge and the pyramids hide an important truth. The human capacity for performing feats of science and architecture is boundless. Historical facts can be even more astonishing than alien visitors. Tristan and Scott reveal the real wonders by sharing facts and scientific theories with listeners.
It's Probably (not) Aliens! may appeal to listeners who want to back up their skepticism with facts. History enthusiasts might appreciate learning about the ancients in greater detail. The podcast hosts are engaging and funny, besides being knowledgeable.
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