Ancient Skies (Gene Phillips)

The inaugural issue of ANCIENT SKIES, dated March-April 1974, announces the formation of the Ancient Astronaut Society in September 1973, dedicated to investigating evidence of ext

Ancient Skies - Vol 01 No 2 - 1974-75

This issue of Ancient Skies magazine, dated May-June 1974, features an article by Stuart W. Greenwood discussing a cave drawing found in Australia that is interpreted as depicting

Ancient Skies - Vol 01 No 3 - 1974-75

This issue of Ancient Skies reports on widespread panic in Argentina due to UFO sightings and alleged extraterrestrial encounters, leading to hospitalizations. It details investiga

Ancient Skies - Vol 01 No 4 - 1974-75

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the possibility of ancient astronauts visiting Earth, focusing on the enigmatic statues at Tula, Mexico, which exhibit advanced technology a

Ancient Skies - Vol 01 No 5 - 1974-75

This issue of Ancient Skies discusses the controversial field of astroarcheology, defending it as a valid hypothesis that should not be dismissed by the scientific community. It hi

Ancient Skies - Vol 01 No 6 - 1974-75

This issue of Ancient Skies presents new interpretations of ancient evidence, suggesting advanced technology existed in the past. Reports from Spain and the US re-examine cave pain

Ancient Skies - Vol 02 No 1 - 1975-76

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the potential extraterrestrial connections to ancient sites and phenomena. Stuart W. Greenwood examines the astronomical alignments of Giza's p

Ancient Skies - Vol 02 No 2 - 1975-76

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the connection between science fiction and ancient astronaut theories. It highlights authors like P.A. Müller and Erich von Däniken, who propos

Ancient Skies - Vol 02 No 3 - 1975-76

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the Nazca mysteries, proposing that the lines are ancient spacecraft runways. It also features a Nevada petroglyph, discusses the 'Maya-Moto

Ancient Skies - Vol 02 No 4 - 1975-76

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the theory that the Moon was once a separate planet captured by Earth, causing significant geological and mythological events. Professor Han

Ancient Skies - Vol 02 No 5 - 1975-76

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into historical accounts of potential extraterrestrial involvement. A key article details a 776 AD event where 'aerial spirits' or 'flying shield

Ancient Skies - Vol 02 No 6 - 1975-76

This issue of Ancient Skies focuses on the decipherment of the Cuenca scripts found in Ecuador, suggesting a connection to ancient Indian Brahmi writing from before the 3rd Century

Ancient Skies - Vol 03 No 1 - 1976-77

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the hypothesis of extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) visiting Earth. Dr. Vladimir Avinsky discusses ancient rock drawings and artifacts as evi

Ancient Skies - Vol 03 No 2 - 1976-77

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the 'Deus est machina?' hypothesis, suggesting that the biblical manna was produced by a complex machine rather than a divine source. The artic

Ancient Skies - Vol 03 No 3 - 1976-77

This issue of Ancient Skies focuses on the Ancient Astronaut Society's program and future endeavors. Dr. Harry O. Ruppe outlines a need for a coordinated program to investigate anc

Ancient Skies - Vol 03 No 4 - 1976-77

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the 'Palenque Vehicle' depicted on a sarcophagus cover in Mexico, suggesting it represents ancient flying machine technology rather than extrat

Ancient Skies - Vol 03 No 5 - 1976-77

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the mystery of the Tibetan Dorje, a ritual object described as a small rod with bulbous ends, possibly an electrical artifact used in ancien

Ancient Skies - Vol 03 No 6 - 1976-77

This issue of Ancient Skies features an article by Erich von Daniken exploring the concept of time dilation as described in ancient texts, including Japanese and biblical stories.

Ancient Skies - Vol 04 No 1 - 1977

This issue of Ancient Skies magazine focuses on the enduring quest for lost cities in the Amazon, inspired by Colonel Percy H. Fawcett's explorations and Erich von Daniken's theori

Ancient Skies - Vol 04 No 2 - 1977

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the nature of proof and scientific methodology, questioning the exclusive reliance on the scientific method for validating knowledge. It fea

Ancient Skies - Vol 04 No 3 - 1977

This issue of Ancient Skies features a letter from Erich von Däniken detailing his encounter with Tatunca Nara in Brazil, who claims to have met an 'Eminence' in an underground wor

Ancient Skies - Vol 04 No 4 - 1977

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the theory that Earth was colonized by space beings, leading to the creation of Man through genetic engineering, potentially explaining 'ape me

Ancient Skies - Vol 04 No 5 - 1977

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into ancient mysteries, featuring an article on the Dogon people of Mali and their descriptions of 'rockets' and 'amphibious beings' from the Sir

Ancient Skies - Vol 04 No 6

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the ancient origins of diamonds, suggesting they were known and valued in prehistoric times, possibly by an advanced civilization that used

Ancient Skies - Vol 05 No 1 - 1978

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the enigmatic Candelabra of the Andes in Peru, a geoglyph whose origins and purpose remain unknown, possibly linked to Nazca. It also covers

Ancient Skies - Vol 05 No 2 - 1978

This issue of Ancient Skies, dated May-June 1978, features an article by Josef F. Blumrich debunking the claim that the Trident of Paracas points towards Nazca, providing his own m

Ancient Skies - Vol 05 No 3 - 1978

This issue of Ancient Skies presents controversial fossil finds by Emil T. Olakowski, including a humanoid jawbone, reptile fossil, human footprint, humanoid skull, and heart, all

Ancient Skies - Vol 05 No 4 - 1978

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the potential theological dislocation caused by the Ancient Astronaut Society's work, framing it as the third major scientific challenge to Wes

Ancient Skies - Vol 05 No 5 - 1978

This issue of Ancient Skies features an in-depth report on El Fuerte in Bolivia, a remote archaeological site with enigmatic stone carvings, including a ramp, stadium, compass, and

Ancient Skies - Vol 05 No 6 - 1979

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into alternative theories about the Great Pyramid of Khufu, suggesting it was not a tomb but an advanced power source. It details the pyramid's c

Ancient Skies - Vol 06 No 1 - 1979-80

This issue of Ancient Skies focuses on Oriental Neolithic Artifacts, particularly the Jomon culture of Japan. It highlights the Jomon people's early invention of pottery (dated to

Ancient Skies - Vol 06 No 2 - 1979-80

This issue of Ancient Skies reports on an expedition to Central America, focusing on evidence of ancient technology. Key findings include a helmeted figure on a stele at El Baul, G

Ancient Skies - Vol 06 No 3 - 1979-80

This issue of Ancient Skies features a technical interpretation of the Palenque relief by Laszlo Toth, suggesting it depicts an astronaut in a spaceship rather than traditional May

Ancient Skies - Vol 06 No 4 - 1979-80

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the controversial claims of Erich von Daniken regarding subterranean tunnels in Ecuador, supported by the testimony of engineer Juan Moricz,

Ancient Skies - Vol 06 No 5 - 1979-80

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into ancient accounts of 'man-animals' and hybrid creatures, drawing parallels between mythological descriptions and modern genetic possibilities

Ancient Skies - Vol 06 No 6 - 1979-80

This issue details a 1979 expedition's discovery of a new passageway within the Great Pyramid of Cheops, challenging existing architectural theories. It also delves into the histor

Ancient Skies - Vol 07 No 1 - 1980-81

This issue of Ancient Skies explores evidence of advanced ancient civilizations in Australia, including large pyramidal structures, giant human remains, and rock art depicting astr

Ancient Skies - Vol 07 No 2 - 1980-81

This issue of 'Ancient Skies' features Zecharia Sitchin's address to the House of Lords UFO Study Group, linking biblical accounts to ancient astronaut theories. Sitchin argues tha

Ancient Skies - Vol 07 No 3 - 1980-81

This issue presents the text of an address by W. Raymond Drake to the House of Lords UFO Study Group, arguing that ancient myths and legends are evidence of extraterrestrial visito

Ancient Skies - Vol 07 No 4 - 1980-81

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the enigmatic ruins of Zimbabwe, questioning their builders and purpose, with archaeologist Paul Sinclair suggesting a connection to the Dog

Ancient Skies - Vol 07 No 5 - 1980-81

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into several intriguing topics. The lead article by Frank Bruns examines the Phaistos Disc, a 3,700-year-old artifact from Crete, suggesting it d

Ancient Skies - Vol 07 No 6 - 1980-81

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the hypothesis that Lake Titicaca and the ruins of Tiahuanaco in Bolivia are remnants of an advanced ancient civilization, possibly predating t

Ancient Skies - Vol 08 No 1 - 1981-82

This issue of Ancient Skies focuses on the Mayan ruins of Palenque, detailing its history of exploration from the 19th century expeditions of Caddy, Walker, Stephens, and Catherwoo

Ancient Skies - Vol 08 No 2 - 1981-82

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the controversy surrounding the Great Pyramid's builder, challenging the traditional attribution to Pharaoh Khufu. It details the discovery of

Ancient Skies - Vol 08 No 3 - 1981-82

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the enigmatic 'cart ruts' and megalithic temples of Malta and Gozo. The cart ruts, with their uniform gauge and complex curves, defy natural ex

Ancient Skies - Vol 08 No 4 - 1981-82

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the 'Cargo Cult' phenomenon, where primitive cultures interpret advanced technology as divine intervention, citing examples from Tanna, New Gui

Ancient Skies - Vol 08 No 5 - 1981-82

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the Lubaantun crystal skull, discovered in Belize in 1927. The skull, made of clear quartz, features a detachable jawbone and exhibits craft

Ancient Skies - Vol 08 No 6 - 1981-82

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the legend of Atlantis, exploring its possible locations, history, and connection to ancient civilizations. It discusses Plato's account, th

Ancient Skies - Vol 09 No 1 - 1982-83

This issue of Ancient Skies documents an expedition led by Gene M. Phillips and Guillermo (Willy) Stein to find the elusive Lake Petha in the Lacandon jungle of Mexico, based on de

Ancient Skies - Vol 09 No 2 - 1982-83

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the controversial idea that extraterrestrials are manlike, challenging the notion that life must evolve differently on other planets. It presen

Ancient Skies - Vol 09 No 3 - 1982-83

This issue of Ancient Skies revisits the decipherment of the Quenca script, presenting contrasting interpretations by Dr. Dileep Kumar Kanjilal and Dr. Barry Fell regarding its ori

Ancient Skies - Vol 09 No 4 - 1982-83

This issue of Ancient Skies explores the possibility of ancient Egyptian knowledge of electricity, focusing on the 'Light for the Pharaoh' article. It discusses the discovery of a

Ancient Skies - Vol 09 No 5 - 1982-83

This issue of Ancient Skies focuses on Easter Island's enigmatic Moai statues and Moai Kava Kava wood carvings. Author Rudolf Kutzer recounts his 1980 visit, detailing the statues'

Ancient Skies - Vol 09 No 6 - 1982-83

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the often-overlooked scientific and technological achievements of ancient civilizations. It highlights examples such as advanced town planni

Ancient Skies - Vol 10 No 1 - 1983-84

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the mysteries of the Inca Empire in Peru, highlighting their advanced engineering, road networks, and sophisticated mathematical system (qui

Ancient Skies - Vol 10 No 2 - 1983-84

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the mysterious lost city of Buritaca 200 in Colombia, detailing its intricate terraces and the Tairona culture that built it, potentially da

Ancient Skies - Vol 10 No 3 - 1983-84

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into alternative theories of ancient civilizations. Gerardo Levet proposes that ancient peoples used 'plasma pistols' to carve hard stones, citin

Ancient Skies - Vol 10 No 4 - 1983-84