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Digging Up Ancient Aliens

66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings

Come along with archaeologist Fredrik as he leads a critical exploration into alternative historical theories and the portrayal of Ancient Aliens in mainstream media on our podcast, Digging Up Ancient Aliens. With his guidance, you'll be able to distinguish fact from fiction and expand your knowledge alongside him. Whether you're a seasoned skeptic, a history enthusiast, or simply intrigued by extraterrestrial life, this podcast is a must-listen.

For more info or to contact Fredrik, please visit https://diggingupancientaliens.com or search for "Digging up ancient aliens" on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, or that TikTok thing.

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Episodes

Alien Devastations with Eric McLaren - Religious Wars

May 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

400 000 years ago, a bright light travelled across the African plain. Was this the origin of the human race? 2010, Iceland. A volcano is having an eruption that grinds air traffic to a halt. Could this event have been triggered by sinister forces? In 2005, a hidden door was discovered. Leading to the workshop of one of the greatest minds and his journal. Could there be written evidence in there of third degree contact? Our host Fredrik continues the mission to discover what is genuine, fa...

Angels, aliens and genies with Dr. Tine Rassalle

May 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

Today when we hear the word angel we might picture fluffy kids with wings. But is this really how angels are portrayed in the bible? Would what we think an angel is be wrong and what’s really described in the bible is extraterrestrial beings? Our host Fredrik continues the mission to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between on the TV-show Ancient Aliens. In this episode we’re going to sort out what an angel is and if the bible really is the best evidence for extraterrestrial...

13. Aliens at the mystery spot?

April 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Mysterious places, they appear across the globe. Places where things mysteriously disappear, where strange beings lurk in the shadow and the technology stops working. Could there be an otherworldly explanation to this? Could it be a wormhole? Do they really exist? I’m just asking questions. Or am I?  Our host Fredrik continues the mission to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between on the TV-show Ancient Aliens. In this episode we will explore mysterious places. What is the ...

12. Aliens down in the hole - Guest Bill Farley (Videogame archeology)

April 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 98 MB

A wall is broken down during a renovation, revealing what could be another world.  Is a priest in Ecuador in possession of metal plates that could hold the answer to if aliens visited us. A flying ace is breaking a world record reaching the north pole, but did he maybe go even further than that? Our host Fredrik continues the mission to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between on the TV-show Ancient Aliens. In this episode we will explore the underground and look for alien...

11. Solving Buzzfeeds creepy cases for Ancient Aliens

March 22, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Are there cases for ancient aliens that an archeologist would not be able to explain? Buzzfeed Unsolved seems to think just that and did release a video presenting what they think is the best evidence for ancient aliens. Our host Fredrik is usually on a mission to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between on the TV-show Ancient Aliens. In this episode we will be guided by Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej into the world of unsolved mysteries.  The cases that’s going to be present...

10. Underwater worlds - Guest Teyha (for the love of history)

March 08, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Do small statues found in Japan indicate that sushi, tea and kimonos originate from otherworldly beings.  Atlantis, according to Plato this mythic land would be outside the pillars of Heracles, but could he have been wrong? Did aliens try to contact us in Japan by drifting ashore in a hollow boat in 1803 with a box some might say contained a super computer? Our host Fredrik continues the mission to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between on the TV-show Ancient Aliens. In ...

9. The Return - Guest Blake Smith (Monstertalk)

February 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

A peak at the Big Ear telescope makes a researcher scribble WOW! on a printout. A big firefight lasts for hours in Los Angeles, but are the targets really from this earth? A farmer finds debris on his land, according to some this is the start of the largest coverup in US history. Our host Fredrik continues the mission to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between on the TV-show Ancient Aliens. This week we will finish season one of the show, so it’s season finale time. Due to ...

8. Close Encounters - Part 2 - Guest Erik Palmgren

February 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

1561 Germany, are reports of colors in the sky signs of alien battle? 1668 an American preacher looks through a telescope and notices something on the moon. 1187, as Saladin's forces break through the gates to Jerusalem, a few soldiers smuggle out a precious artefact and hide it on a Canadian island.  Our host Fredrik continues the mission to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between on the TV-show Ancient Aliens. This week we are joined again by archaeologist and teacher Eri...

7. Close Encounters - Part 1 - Guest Erik Palmgren

January 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

What does an ancient town in Pakistan have in common with the Manhattan project? Is there a connection between Bristol and Columbus' first voyage to America? Our host Fredrik continues our mission to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between. This week we are joined by archeologist and teacher Erik Palmgren on a sightseeing tour through the close encounters of our past.  We will visit ancient sites claimed to be remains of an ancient nuclear war, the black sea and the famous...

6. The Mission - Part 2

January 11, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Jesus of Nazareth, was he really the son of god or maybe just an alien among us. Could patterns in British fields be attempts of communications of unknown beings? Will 13 skulls reveal the answer about life, the universe and everything?  Our host Fredrik continues our mission to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between. We will venture through fields of wheat, ancient pyramids and gleaming crystals to find the conclusion to Ancient Aliens episode 3.  Remember to leave a pos...

5. The Mission - Part 1

January 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

If aliens did visit us, what was their mission? Is the Annunaki a set of gods or something more sinister? Is there a hideous creature hidden away in Saqqara Egypt? Was Homo Erectus victims of genetic experiments? We head out with our host Fredrik once more to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between. In this first episode of the year we dig down into episode 3 of Ancient Aliens. Join us on an all new adventure into the world of Ancient Aliens. Sources, resources and further...

4. The Visitors - Part 2

December 21, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

This week in Digging Up Ancient Aliens, We continue to dissect Episode 2 “The Visitors”. The investigation continues with the Zuni people, Huangdi, Annunaki, Zeus, Panspermia, time travel and a junkyard tornado. Unfortunately we won’t discuss how perfect bananas are. To be honest it would have been better.  We head out with our host Fredrik once more to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between. Do depictions of gods in Mesopotamia have wristwatches? Is panspermia the last r...

3. The Visitors - Part 1

December 14, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

This week on Digging Up Ancient Aliens: What would the Nazca Lines, elongated sculls, Akhenaten, and the Dogon tribe have in common? The answer seems obvious, according to the History Channel TV show Ancient Aliens, but what would an archeologist think? This week, we'll be seeing the first half of Ancient Aliens Episode 2, "The Visitors." We head out with our host Fredrik once more to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between. We'll discuss South American cultures, Egyptian ...

2. The Evidence - Part 2

December 07, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 145 MB

What do stone work, table saws, Puma Punku, Macu Picchu, Nicolas Tesla, Stone vases, Manna, algae and Sundays have in common? Why do obelisks have water wheels in this episode? Find out answers to these questions and more in the second part of “The Evidence”. My name is Fredrik and I have an background in archeology and I'll break down the TV-show ancient aliens. Together we will laugh, learn and take a deep dive in to the strange and unnerving history of aliens. Are the claims made in the ...

1. The Evidence - Part 1

December 07, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Are we alone in the universe? Have we ever been visited by alien lifeforms and is there evidence of this? What do a wooden bird, golden figures, Vimanas, rockets, flying carpets, Nasca Lines, old maps, the bible and a trebuchet have in common? In this first episode we will start the journey to find out all of this and more! My name is Fredrik and I have an background in archeology and I'll break down the TV-show ancient aliens. Together we will laugh, learn and take a deep dive in to the ...

New podcast Digging Up Ancient Aliens coming soon

November 04, 2021 21:45 - 28 seconds - 434 KB

Ever watch Ancient Aliens and wonder if any of the claims are true? Join archeologist and podcaster Fredrik Trusohamn as he digs up the truth behind all those crazy theories. Join us for this insightful podcast, where we go thru every episode to see what’s true and what’s not. In this promo we mention Villas Boas and the Deepwater Horizon Oilspill. Can you see how these are related? Tune in and see for your self! Remember to subscribe for the first full lengths episodes on December 7. Yes ...

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