Erich von Däniken
"Erich Anton Paul von Däniken (/ˈɛrɨk fɒn ˈdɛnɨkɨn/; German: [ˈeːʁɪç fɔn ˈdɛːnɪkən]; born 14 April 1935) is a Swiss author of several books which make pseudoscientific claims about extraterrestrial influences on early human culture, including the best-selling Chariots of the Gods?, published in 1968. Däniken is one of the main figures responsible for popularizing the "paleo-contact" and ancient astronauts hypotheses. The ideas put forth in his books are rejected by scientists and academics, who categorize his work as pseudohistory and pseudoarchaeology.
Däniken later became a co-founder of the Archaeology, Astronautics and SETI Research Association (AAS RA). He designed Mystery Park (now known as Jungfrau Park), a theme park located in Interlaken, Switzerland, that opened in May 2003."
Däniken later became a co-founder of the Archaeology, Astronautics and SETI Research Association (AAS RA). He designed Mystery Park (now known as Jungfrau Park), a theme park located in Interlaken, Switzerland, that opened in May 2003."
- Text from Wikipedia entry for "Erich von Daniken" (accessed 11/14/2015) [links added]
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Blog Posts and Articles
- "Erich von Däniken Still Believes the Great Pyramid Predates Noah’s Flood" (Jason Colavito, 4/3/2016)
- "Controversial German Publisher Holds "Great International Erich von Däniken Congress"" (Jason Colavito, 4/21/2015)
- "The Astonishing Racial Claims of Erich von Daniken" (Jason Colavito, 1/23/2014)
- "Review of Ancient Aliens S05E10: "The Von Däniken Legacy"" (Jason Colavito, 4/6/2013)
- "Erich von Daniken, Self-Plagiarism, and Laziness" (Jason Colavito, 10/27/2012)
- "EXCLUSIVE: The State Department's Erich Von Daniken File" (Jason Colavito, 7/21/2012)
- "Ancient Astronaut Hypocrisy: Did Erich von Daniken Think Jesus Was an Astronaut?" (Jason Colavito, 6/15/2012)
- "Erich von Daniken: Fraud, Lies and Bananas" (forgetomori, 4/8/2012)
- "Playboy's 1974 von Däniken Interview (Part 7): Bananas of the Gods" (Jason Colavito, 2/26/2012)
- "Playboy's 1974 von Däniken Interview (Part 6): The War on Truth" (Jason Colavito, 2/24/2012)
- "Playboy's 1974 von Däniken Interview (Part 5): More Fake Evidence" (Jason Colavito, 2/23/2012)
- "Playboy's 1974 von Däniken Interview (Part 4): Admitting Fraud" (Jason Colavito, 2/22/2012)
- "Playboy's 1974 von Däniken Interview (Part 3)" (Jason Colavito, 2/21/2012)
- "Playboy's 1974 von Däniken Interview (Part 2)" (Jason Colavito, 2/20/2012)
- "The History of Ancient Astronauts: Playboy's Von Däniken's Interview (Pt. 1)" (Jason Colavito, 2/17/2012)
- "Profiles in Ancient Astronautics: Erich Von Däniken" (Jason Colavito)
Related Topics
Media
- Ancient Aliens (TV program)
- Chariots of the Gods? (book)
- Twilight of the Gods (book)
