Ancient Civilizations
Many ancient civilizations have myths and stories about beings from other worlds. In ancient Sumerian texts, there are references to gods coming down from the sky. The ancient Egyptians also had tales of deities descending from the heavens.
These early interpretations of extraterrestrial beings often portrayed them as god-like figures with advanced knowledge and technology.
Roswell Incident
The Roswell UFO incident in 1947 created widespread interest in extraterrestrial life. In Roswell, New Mexico, there was speculation about a crashed UFO and the recovery of alien bodies.
While the official explanation was that it was a weather balloon, the Roswell incident became a cornerstone in UFO lore and conspiracy theories surrounding government cover-ups.
Sci-Fi Pop Culture
Science fiction literature and movies have played a major role in shaping our ideas about aliens. From H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" to Steven Spielberg's "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," aliens have been portrayed in various forms.
These depictions often range from friendly, curious beings to menacing scary invaders, reflecting on societies fears and hopes about the unknown.
