Ancient Aliens

The series explores scholarly and speculative inquiries into the possibility that historic prophetic figures, such as the Old Testament prophet Elijah and the 19th‑century founder Joseph Smith, were recipients of communication from a celestial source. It also considers whether they had direct contact with non‑human extraterrestrial entities.

Prophets and Prophecies is a television programme that sets out to scrutinise the claims surrounding historic prophetic figures. In each episode the series turns its focus onto well‑known individuals whose lives have been shrouded in mystery, asking whether their extraordinary experiences might be traced back to a divine origin or to something altogether different. The core of the show centres on investigations into two particular prophets – the biblical Elijah and the 19th‑century founder Joseph Smith. Researchers and commentators probe whether these men were in genuine contact with a heavenly source, or whether the accounts of their visions could instead point to encounters with beings from beyond Earth. The programme presents both possibilities side by side, inviting viewers to consider the evidence for each. Beyond the central enquiry, the series also highlights the broader question of how humanity interprets messages that appear to come from beyond the ordinary. By juxtaposing religious tradition with the idea of extraterrestrial contact, the show encourages a re‑examination of what constitutes a “prophetic” experience. Ultimately, Prophets and Prophecies offers a structured look at the overlap between spiritual belief and speculative science, keeping the focus firmly on Elijah and Joseph Smith while leaving the audience to decide which explanation, if either, feels most convincing.