Erich von Däniken
Erich von Däniken is a Swiss author born in 1935, best known for his controversial theories about ancient astronauts visiting Earth.
His debut book, Chariots of the Gods, became an international bestseller, selling 60 million copies worldwide and spawning documentary films.
Von Däniken has written numerous books translated into 28 languages and given over 3,000 lectures globally.
He is an avid traveler, covering 100,000 miles annually to research his topics.
Despite criticism from the scientific community, von Däniken's work has significantly influenced popular culture and sparked debates about ancient civilizations and extraterrestrial interventions in human history.
