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Skies Afire: War, Machines, and Technology in the Ancient Texts
328 pages, Paperback
Published July 4, 2025
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Erich von Däniken
284 books885 followersGreek: Έριχ φον Νταίνικεν
Born on April 14th, 1935, in Zofingen, Switzerland, Erich von Däniken was educated at the College St-Michel in Fribourg, where already as a student he occupied his time with the study of the ancient holy writings. While managing director of a Swiss hotel, he wrote his first book, Chariots of the Gods, which was an immediate bestseller in the United States, Germany, and later in 38 other countries.
Von Däniken's books have been translated into 28 languages, and have sold 60 million copies worldwide. From his books two full-length documentary films have been produced: Chariots of the Gods and Messages of the Gods. Of the more than 3,000 lectures which Erich von Däniken has given in 25 countries, over 500 were presented at universities. Fluent in four languages, Erich von Däniken is an avid researcher and a compulsive traveller, averaging 100'000 miles each year to remote spots of the Earth. This enables him to closely examine the phenomena about which he writes.
Von Däniken is a member of the Swiss writers association, the German writers association, and the International PEN-Club.
Born on April 14th, 1935, in Zofingen, Switzerland, Erich von Däniken was educated at the College St-Michel in Fribourg, where already as a student he occupied his time with the study of the ancient holy writings. While managing director of a Swiss hotel, he wrote his first book, Chariots of the Gods, which was an immediate bestseller in the United States, Germany, and later in 38 other countries.
Von Däniken's books have been translated into 28 languages, and have sold 60 million copies worldwide. From his books two full-length documentary films have been produced: Chariots of the Gods and Messages of the Gods. Of the more than 3,000 lectures which Erich von Däniken has given in 25 countries, over 500 were presented at universities. Fluent in four languages, Erich von Däniken is an avid researcher and a compulsive traveller, averaging 100'000 miles each year to remote spots of the Earth. This enables him to closely examine the phenomena about which he writes.
Von Däniken is a member of the Swiss writers association, the German writers association, and the International PEN-Club.
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October 15, 2025
Okay, this book absolutely delivers! When you put Mauro Biglino and Erich von Däniken together, you know you're in for something special, and Skies Afire does not disappoint.
The research here is seriously impressive. Biglino brings his linguistic expertise with ancient texts, von Däniken contributes his decades of archaeological fieldwork, and together they've created something that really makes you stop and think. These guys aren't just throwing wild theories at the wall—they're methodical, they're detailed, and they back up what they're saying.
What I love most is how this book adds real weight to the ancient alien theory. The way they connect ancient accounts with archaeological evidence that mainstream scholars struggle to explain? Fascinating stuff. They take you through textual analysis, cross-cultural patterns, and artifacts that genuinely challenge conventional history. It's the kind of book that has you wanting to discuss it with everyone.
The writing keeps you engaged throughout. It's accessible but never dumbs things down, which I really appreciate. They respect that you're here to learn something substantial, not just be entertained with sensationalism.
Whether you're already deep into this topic or just curious about alternative perspectives on human history, Skies Afire is absolutely worth your time. This is how research in this field should be done—thorough, compelling, and genuinely thought-provoking.
Highly recommended!
The research here is seriously impressive. Biglino brings his linguistic expertise with ancient texts, von Däniken contributes his decades of archaeological fieldwork, and together they've created something that really makes you stop and think. These guys aren't just throwing wild theories at the wall—they're methodical, they're detailed, and they back up what they're saying.
What I love most is how this book adds real weight to the ancient alien theory. The way they connect ancient accounts with archaeological evidence that mainstream scholars struggle to explain? Fascinating stuff. They take you through textual analysis, cross-cultural patterns, and artifacts that genuinely challenge conventional history. It's the kind of book that has you wanting to discuss it with everyone.
The writing keeps you engaged throughout. It's accessible but never dumbs things down, which I really appreciate. They respect that you're here to learn something substantial, not just be entertained with sensationalism.
Whether you're already deep into this topic or just curious about alternative perspectives on human history, Skies Afire is absolutely worth your time. This is how research in this field should be done—thorough, compelling, and genuinely thought-provoking.
Highly recommended!
August 24, 2025
Extraordinary insight into the Bible and when we keep things straight forward we can delve deeper into the more meaningful information that it gives us. I have read Biglinos previous English translated books. But now heading to ‘Jesus Demigod’ as that one skipped my radar. Can’t wait to begin this next chapter.
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