(S2, E17) Why Didn’t the Ancient Aliens Give Us Indoor Plumbing?

This week on Pop Culture Boner we’re discussing the 16-season run of History Channel-stalwart Ancient Aliens, which follows the ancient astronaut theory. We’re taking a look at archaeology, pseudo-archaeology and whether or not aliens built the pyramids (they did not).

You can find a list of references here:

• TED (2021) - "Aliens built the pyramids" and other absurdities of pseudo-archaeology | Sarah Kurnick

• Erin Parke (2016, ABC) - Aboriginal art depicting Wandjina figure that sparked aliens theory to be reclaimed by traditional owners

• Isobel Whitcomb (2021, Live Science) - What messages have we sent to aliens?

• British Museum (2011) - Request for repatriation of human remains to the Torres Strait Islands, Australia

• British Museum (2018) - Human Remains Policy

• Artificial Cranial Deformation (Wikipedia)

• Rock-hewn Churches, Lalibela (Wikipedia)

You can download the full transcript here.