Episode
Ancient Aliens: The Hotspot Connection
Overview
Studies have shown that up to 70% of all UFO sightings happen in so-called ‘hotspots’ where reports of visions, mysterious lights and unusual phenomena are regularly witnessed–and not only in modern times, but dating back thousands of years. Could there be something about these locations that attracts extraterrestrial visitors?
Details
- Series
- Ancient Aliens
- Season
- Season 19
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2023-01-06
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
The Hotspot Connection is Episode 1 in Season 19 of Ancient Aliens. It aired on 2023-01-06. The runtime is 42 min.
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