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Examining some of the thousands of potentially habitable exoplanets discovered over the past 20 years and whether some of them could be home to intelligent extraterrestrial life.

Ancient Aliens

Secrets of the Exoplanets

A look at if governments around the world are preparing mankind for the most startling event in human history, the official disclosure of an extraterrestrial presence on Earth.

Countdown to Disclosure

In 2019, millions responded to an internet post advocating to storm the gates of the world's most top-secret military installation -- Area 51 but when they did, the U.S. military vowed to defend the base with deadly force.

The Storming of Area 51

Tattoos, piercings, and body modification account for a nearly one-billion-dollar industry, but are these practices a bold form of self-expression or could they be motivated by a profound link to ancient ancestors.

Human Hieroglyphs

Divine substances were consumed by the gods but sometimes gifted to humans to impart great power or wisdom; could the food of the gods be sustenance for alien visitors and does it lend insight into humanity's future.

Food of the Gods

A shocking study reveals that the original builders of Stonehenge mysteriously vanished; but Stonehenge's mysterious Bluestone circle could have activated a portal that transported the ancient culture back to their former home among the stars.

The Secrets of Stonehenge

A look at the possibility that the human brain possesses extraordinary untapped abilities granted by extraterrestrial beings -- such as telepathy, precognition and psychokinesis; abilities that will enable the next step in the evolution of humans.

The Alien Brain

A mysterious mountain in northern Italy has stood witness to strange sightings in the sky and unexplainable phenomena for hundreds of years but could it be attracting extraterrestrial visitors and there could be technology within its rocky slopes.

The Alien Mountain

UFOs have been reported at the world's nuclear facilities ever since the first atomic bomb in 1945, with many suspecting that extraterrestrials are watching humanity's nuclear potential.

The Nuclear Agenda

Throughout the ancient world, structures were built to mirror the constellations in the night sky and this is only apparent when they are viewed from high above; a look at the possibility that these structures were designed as messages.

The Constellation Code

The native Hawaiians trace their ancestry to beings from the Pleiades star system called the Akua; a look at these islands and if they once had been inhabited by extraterrestrials.

Islands of Fire

According to some Ancient Astronaut theorists, entities that have been described as ghosts, angels and extraterrestrials are actually visitors from unseen realms and they walk on Earth.

The Trans-Dimensionals

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History en espanol offers the best mix of History Channel's most popular shows and programs spotlighting Latino history.

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Satellite images have revealed a giant face that appears to be carved into the Earth in Alberta, Canada, which has now become known far and wide as "The Badlands Guardian."

S14 E2 | The Badlands Guardian

E22 | Secrets of the Exoplanets

E21 | Countdown to Disclosure

E20 | The Storming of Area 51

E19 | Human Hieroglyphs

E18 | Food of the Gods

E17 | The Secrets of Stonehenge

E16 | The Alien Brain

E15 | The Alien Mountain

E14 | The Nuclear Agenda

E13 | The Constellation Code

E12 | Islands of Fire

E11 | The Trans-Dimensionals