Episode 7 "Emperors, Kings and Pharaohs":
Powerful monarchs ruling by divine right. Centuries-old dynasties amassing enormous wealth. And legendary leaders wielding powerful weapons of mass destruction. Is it possible that ancient rulers were, in fact, connected with divine or, some would say, extraterrestrial forces? And, if so, what was their purpose? Ancient emperors, kings, and pharaohs were often attributed with otherworldly strength, ability, and wisdom; many were even considered gods by the people they ruled. Who were these exceptional leaders, and how did some accomplish so much in their time? Ancient Astronaut theorists believe that these great rulers throughout history were “chosen” and guided by extraterrestrials. Is it possible that the worlds legendary leaders might have shared a common genetic trait? A so-called, “leadership gene”? And might this gene have been–not a product of genetic evolution–but inherited by mankind from some otherworldly source (from History channel website).
Many royal families have gone to great efforts to keep power and protect their royal bloodlines. King Tut was previously married to his grandmother and then his sister. Oh dear! Did Genghis Khan have an alien ancestor as him himself claimed? Queen Elizabeth traces her bloodline supposedly to a mythical god named Woden.
Per Wikipedia, Woden or Wodan is a major deity of Anglo Saxon and Continental German polytheism. With his Norse counterpart, Odin, Woden represents a development of the god *Wōdanaz. Descent from Woden appears to have been an important concept in Early Medieval England. According to NJ Hignam claiming Woden as an ancestor had by the 8th century become an essential way to establish royal authority. Richard North similarly believes that "no king by the late seventh century could do without the status that descent from Woden entailed." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wōden I must say I've never heard of Woden before.
I'm not sure the desire to protect ones bloodline means they're aliens. I think it's just human nature to want to take control and keep it.
Episode 8 "Mysterious Relics":
Sacred bones… Golden hats… And fragments of sacred objects thought to possess healing properties. All around the world, archaeologists have uncovered mysterious relics revered by ancient cultures for thousands of years. Now on display in museums, temples and churches, millions of people travel great distances just to be in their presence. What is it about these ancient objects that draws people to them? Could the truth of mankind’s origins be found in the fabric, metal, stone and bones of our distant past? And could these mysterious relics really provide us with the ability to access divine or otherworldly power (from History channel website).
Cloning saints from their relics (bone fragments, etc) is a very interesting idea. Can they clone Jesus from the Shroud of Turin? Does this prove that Jesus transformed himself into a ball of light as is evident from his burial shroud? The Hill of Tara is allegedly the entrance to other worlds: http://www.megalithicireland.com/Hill%20of%20Tara.htm This was the seat of power for many Irish kings.
And they lost me at the Blarney Stone being given to us by extraterrestrials. What does that have to do with anything? Do the aliens want us to have the gift of gab?
Grade: 3 1/2 Monsters (out of 5). Two OK episodes but not my most favorite.
The World According To GMonster
TV: Heavy on Sci Fi, Horror & Adventure; Light on Reality
TV: Heavy on Sci Fi, Horror & Adventure; Light on Reality
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