Few ancient civilizations inspire as much awe and fascination as the Aztecs. Their sudden rise to power, their intricate rituals, and their abrupt collapse have long puzzled historians. This Friday, the History Channel’s “Ancient Aliens” turns its attention to this enigmatic empire, exploring whether their story holds evidence of extraterrestrial influence.
The Aztecs revered a pantheon of over a thousand gods, believing they originated from across the cosmos. Did these beliefs hold a kernel of truth? Could the Aztecs’ rapid ascent and eventual downfall be attributed to something more than human intervention? “Mysteries of the Aztecs” examines these questions, digging into the archeological record and the Aztecs’ own accounts.
The episode aims to connect the dots between Aztec mythology and the possibility of ancient astronauts, exploring whether the empire’s fate was intertwined with beings from beyond Earth. It’s a familiar formula for “Ancient Aliens,” but the rich history of the Aztecs provides fertile ground for speculation. Tune in to the History Channel this Friday, March 21 at 9:00 PM ET to see what the ancient astronaut theorists uncover.
