In 2017, an archaeological team working in the Nazca desert made a discovery that would ignite one of the most controversial debates of the century. Beneath the sands, they unearthed mummified skeletons with elongated skulls—remains that didn’t match any known human group in the region. The find was unlike anything they had encountered before, sparking immediate fascination, speculation, and worldwide attention.

In this episode, we step into the moment of discovery. From the harsh desert conditions of the dig site to the first glimpse of the strange skulls, we follow the team’s shock, their early documentation, and the ripple effect that soon spread across the world. Media headlines called them “alien skeletons.” Social media exploded with theories, while scientists demanded rigorous testing and debated whether the find was evidence of cranial deformation, a lost civilization, or something far more extraordinary.

Join us as we uncover the story behind the first excavation, the media firestorm that followed, and the questions that still hang in the air. Were these remains a misunderstood part of human history—or something beyond it?

Beneath the blazing sun of the Peruvian desert lies one of the world’s most enduring enigmas—the Nazca Lines. From the ground, they appear as shallow scratches in the earth. But from above, they transform into massive works of art: a spider drawn with microscopic precision, a monkey whose spiral tail stretches for football fields, a hummingbird in eternal flight. For centuries, these geoglyphs have challenged archaeologists, astronomers, and dreamers alike.

In this episode, we explore the origins of the Nazca people, a civilization that thrived in one of Earth’s harshest deserts and left behind mysteries that defy explanation. From their ingenious aqueduct systems and vibrant textiles to the creation of nearly two hundred square miles of desert art, the Nazca legacy is as baffling as it is breathtaking. But in 2017, a discovery beneath the desert floor shook the world of archaeology—a set of skeletal remains unlike anything seen before. The find forced scholars to confront uncomfortable questions about human history, technology, and perhaps even who the lines were really made for.

Join us as we uncover the secrets of the Nazca desert, where art, astronomy, and the unexplained converge, and where every discovery only deepens the mystery.