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Could ancient aliens have visited earth in the past?
How could primitive societies produce monuments that modern day engineering can not?
Are the throes posed by mainstream science incorrect?
Recent archeological finds may support Von Danikens theory
Is the grand monument at Copan an ancient depiction of a space craft?
On the plains of Peru, the Nazca lines are some of Van Danikens best evidence
The pyramids built by many ancient civilizations are surprisingly similar, and are almost impossible to build.
Some religions all over the world depicted gods as beings that came from the sky in metal ships, only to return to the stars.

On many south pacific islands, allied soldiers and their plains were worshiped as gods.
For far to long, we have been ignorant to the possibilities of ancient aliens.
The Sumerians people had complex math, equal to our own, 6,000 years ago, and they appeared out off know where.
How could these Stone Age societies have such knowledge of the stars?Even now, we can not replicate some of the ancient monuments built thousands of years ago.

Gods supposedly came from the sky, gave knowledge, and then returned to the stars.
On many cave drawings, flying saucers are depicted.Does the Piri Resse map hold clues to the astronaut mystery?
Does the past hold clues to our future?
Sand has been charred in many monuments, only possible by a nuclear explosion

3rd quater ORB reveiw

PJ Farnsworth

Chariots of the Gods: Erich Von Daniken, 1969 Econ Verlag genre: non fiction



Chariots of the Gods Is the first book by acclaimed author Erich Von Daniken. The book contends that the modern view of the past has to many anomalies to be accurate. In the book, Daniken contends that the advanced characteristics of ancient people cannot be explained with the current day theories. Daniken contends that we should be open to the fact that extra terrestrial life has visited planet earth in the past and interacted ith ancient societies, providing them with the tools necessary to become so advanced. Of course, a claim this bold needs proof. Daniken points to the many ancient monuments that are far to advanced to be built by ancient methods. The proof is pretty convincing

“The books arguments are irresistible and could possibly change completely our knowledge of our own history and evolution” the book jacket says.

Chariots of the Gods is a very interesting book. Daniken is a superb writer that crafts his ideas masterfully. Things that you might have scoffed at previously suddenly open up into the realms of possibility. When he writes, he does not come of as conceded or arrogant. He never states that his ideas are fact. He always poses them as questions. He used more question marks in one chapter than most authors do in an entire book! He also often exclaims things, showing how surprised he is about it. It is obvious that the author cares deeply for the subject matter.

The most intriguing thing, however, is Von Danikens evidence. The way he puts things, he connections he makes, make history all make sense, at least, much more than it does now. He asks the questions mainstream archeologists are too scared to ask. The connections he makes are very bold, to say the least, but you can see that there is some possibility for what he is saying to be true. If there is a chance that something happened, that’s all that matters, and its then worthy of investigation.

“We must now take a look at the forest of question marks- the array of unexplained mysteries. Do the make sense as the remains of prehistoric space travelers? Do they lead us into our past and yet link up with our plans for the future?”(27)

I am a total fan of Von Danikens work. I think that his arguments make a lot more sense then some mainstream theories. They are very convincing arguments all through out the book. Each page brings a new fact, a new piece to the puzzle. I would recommend
everybody read this book, as it could change your out look on life, the universe, and everything

the old man and the sea

Everyone faces obstacles in life. Like walls in the mists of time, reaming unseen until it is too late. Or like rouge waves on the ocean of eternity, cresting just as you turn your back, Problems are major setbacks you can’t see until the end, things you must struggle against.

You must endure, or you will lie down and die. Every one who ever was, is, and will be on this little blue planet will face them. Santiago, from The Old Man and the Sea, faces much more than the average human can possibly take.

The first struggle was the fact he hadn’t caught a fish in a long time. “But after 40 days the boys parents had told him that the old man was now definitely and finally salo, which is the worst form of unlucky”(1). He is filled with fear and self doubt. He doesn’t know if he can ever catch a fish again.

Adding to the fact is that Manolin is doing so well. It fills him with even more stress and anguish. He does not want to rely on the boy, even though he offered to come, which would have made this ordeal 20 times easier. Still, Santiago struggles on, and goes out to catch his dreams.

Then, he fights against the marlin. The marlin, a great beast, fights valiantly and to the end. It is stronger, faster, and bigger than Santiago. “You are killing me, fish, the old man thought. But you have a right to. Never have I seen a greater, or more beautiful, or a calmer or more noble thing than you, brother. Come on and kill me. I do not care who kills who."(92). The marlin wears him down to the brink. It almost kills him.

Still Santiago endures. The have an epic battle, lasting for days. No one has the clear advantage. Finally, by the skin of his teeth and his grit, Santiago kills the beast. Santiago triumphs where most men would fall. It in almost inconceivalbe to people that this frail old man could bring down the modern day equivalent of the Leviathan. It would be like like an old man in a nursing home killing sasquatch with a stick.

Fate still has more in store for Santiago though. This blood bath draws the attention of some very hungry sharks. The sharks are attracted to the now deceased marlin, and Santiago must fight to defend his prize. Hordes of sharks emerge from the ocean, hell-bent to steal Santiago’s fish away.

Broken, beaten, and scarred, Santiago keeps on fighting; he never gives in, never gives up. “Fight them, he said, I fight them till I die.(115) Santiago absolutly rocks the sharks, killing almost all of them. Even though the sharks absolutely gorge on the fish, Santiago still has the will to go back to shore, fish skeleton and all, because even if he lost the fish, he still won this day.

It is almost like if you just fought Mohammad Ali, then fought Joe Frazier right after. Santiago has turned into a absolute force of nature. By this point, he is an unholy killing machine.Then he has the will to just get up and go home, without the full fish, which is by far the hardest thing to do.


Santiago faces inconceivable obstacles on his quest to catch the fish. He cant get what he wants, but still he perseveres, still he tries. His will is unbelievably strong, far stronger than most. It almost seems like Santiago is inuman. The things that this man did are absolutly ridiculous, and his strentgh of will even more so. Maybe, if we learn a bit from Santiago, we shall become stronger willed ourselves.