Erich von Däniken, Swiss Author and Theorist, Dies

Swiss author Erich von Däniken, known for his theories on extraterrestrial influences in human history, passed away at 90 after a brief hospital stay. His bestselling work, “Chariots of the Gods?” published in 1968, posited that ancient civilizations, including the builders of the Egyptian pyramids, were aided by aliens. Over his career, he wrote over two dozen books selling 60 million copies, despite facing criticism for questionable claims. Von Däniken’s legacy includes his self-taught explorations and the controversial “Ig Nobel” prize for literature.

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