That UFO Podcast
That UFO Podcast
independentJan 27▶
Erich von Däniken 1935 to 2026 | A Tribute to a Pioneer of Ancient Astronaut Theory
Today’s episode is a little different. This is a short tribute to Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose 1968 book Chariots of the Gods? helped popularise the idea that ancient civilisations may have been influenced by advanced non human intelligences. Erich von Däniken passed away in hospital on January 10th 2026 at the age of 90. He was not a scientist, archaeologist, or historian. He was a writer. But few individuals have shaped the public conversation around ancient mysteries, extrater...