Ancient Aliens
Definition
A pseudoscientific theory positing that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in antiquity, influencing human civilization through advanced technology and knowledge.
A long-running History Channel television series (2009–present) hosted by Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, exploring fringe hypotheses about alien interventions in ancient history, often punctuated by the catchphrase 'Aliens!'
Examples
My history professor debunked ancient aliens faster than you can say 'chariots of the gods.'
After one episode of Ancient Aliens, I started eyeing my microwave suspiciously.
Grandpa insists ancient aliens taught the Egyptians how to align pyramids with his perfect golf swing.
In the world of ancient aliens, every unexplained rock is basically an interstellar Post-it note.