Skies Afire - War, Machines, and Technology in the Ancient Texts #890870

From Africa to the Middle East, from the Americas to China, ancient civilizations have handed down surprising and remarkably similar stories. These narratives feature powerful beings who descended from the sky in flying vehicles, endowed with unimaginable knowledge and technology. According to these sources, the “gods” arrived amid fire and flames, deafening roars, and columns of smoke, setting the skies ablaze with lightning and thunderbolts while wielding “Raging Weapons” capable of annihilating entire civilizations and regions of the planet. These deities not only interacted with humanity but also profoundly influenced its evolution, leaving indelible traces in myths, legends, sacred texts, and even architecture.

In this compelling book, Mauro Biglino and Erich von Däniken — two of the most daring and recognized voices in independent research — join forces to guide the reader through a captivating investigation that encompasses the Bible and the Mahābhārata, Dogon traditions, Native American tales, and much more. Their journey is enriched by von Däniken’s firsthand accounts of his explorations in places emblematic of this global history, such as Yemen, the city of Petra, and the mysterious Great Zimbabwe.

This documented and provocative investigation invites us to re-examine humanity’s past from a radically new perspective.