Von Daniken Flies, Flies Away
On Saturday, January 10, the world lost one of its most influential and provocative Swiss thinkers: Erich von Däniken.
This interview between von Däniken and Paul Wallis was originally recorded in 2020 and is being reuploaded in remembrance of Erich’s life and work. At the time of its original release, many viewers may not have encountered it, and we feel it is fitting to make this important conversation available again in light of his passing.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Erich reflects on his decades of research, his interpretations of ancient texts, and the questions that have driven his lifelong inquiry into humanity’s past and our place in the universe. The conversation captures his clarity of thought, intellectual courage, and enduring curiosity in his own words. Here’s more from The 5th Kind.


