Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, a Swiss-born individual of Greek-Austrian heritage, is a writer, television presenter, and producer who has dedicated his career to exploring the fascinating topic of ancient alien astronauts and their alleged interactions with ancient humans.
Born in Lucerne, Switzerland in 1978, Tsoukalos graduated from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in communications. Following his academic pursuits, he ventured into the world of bodybuilding, working as a promoter and volunteer in IFBB-sanctioned contests, including the prestigious Mr. Olympia competition. He also produced and directed the annual IFBB San Francisco Pro Grand Prix from 2001 to 2005.
Since 2002, Tsoukalos has appeared in various programs broadcast by prominent television networks such as Travel Channel, History, Syfy, and National Geographic. Prior to his television career, he served as the editor of Legendary Times magazine from 1999 to 2008. In 2009, he became a regular cast member on the History Channel series Ancient Aliens, a role he still holds today. Moreover, he is also a co-executive producer of the show.
Tsoukalos's work has been met with criticism from the scientific community, with many archaeologists and experts arguing that there is no empirical evidence to support his claims of ancient alien visitation. Nevertheless, he remains a beloved figure among fans of the Ancient Aliens theory, and has written several books on the subject, including Chariots of the Gods Revisited (2002),Atlantis: The Evidence (2005),and The Lost Civilizations of Lemuria and Atlantis (2009).
