r/AncientAliens is a subreddit with 75k members. The most common kinds of discussions are news, and the community frequently discusses ancient aliens, aliens, pyramids, ancient civilizations, and ufo.
A reddit community for fans of the Ancient Aliens TV show, or other similar productions, or Ancient Astronaut Theory in general. Also welcome is discussion of possible forgotten Earth civilizations lost to history.
"I'm not saying it was aliens... but it was aliens."
Popular Themes in r/AncientAliens
#1
News
: "Where did this photo of Erich von Däniken come from?"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/AncientAliens
#1
Ancient Aliens
: "Lions & Ancient Aliens"
59 posts
#2
Aliens
27 posts
#3
Pyramids
24 posts
#4
Ancient Civilizations
: "As in ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt also preserves a list of kings who were “neither human nor gods,” said to have ruled for millennia. This narrative, recorded in a unique document known as the Turin Canon, challenges and reshapes the official history that has been taught to us."
22 posts
#5
Ufo
: "A serious theory about Ufos and why they might actually come from Earth"
21 posts
#6
Theory
12 posts
#7
Nazca Lines
: "Nazca Lines"
10 posts
#8
Ufos
9 posts
#9
Anunnaki
9 posts
#10
Ancient Mysteries
9 posts
Flair Used in r/AncientAliens
#1
Ancient Astronaut Theory
: "Does anyone else find the "Handbags of the Gods" genuinely unsettling the more you look into it?"
66 posts
#2
Lost Civilizations
: "Mummy of Giant King Gilgamesh"
46 posts
#3
Ancient Aliens TV
: "Sobbing as I post. RIP Nick Pope"
26 posts
#4
Question
: "Pyramids in Iceland?"
25 posts
#5
Original Artwork
: "Ancient astronauts. Oil painting by me"
13 posts
#6
Celeb/Host Appreciation
: "Ancient Astronaut Pioneer Erich von Daeniken has passed."
10 posts
#7
Fandom
: "Ancient Aliens is the only thing that keeps my kitten from escaping"
4 posts
#8
Meme
: "Aliens built the Piramids"
1 post
Member Growth in r/AncientAliens
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+10k members(15.6%)
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Last updated: September 5, 2026