On January 10th 2026, the world lost one of its most influential and provocative thinkers, Erich von Däniken. This interview between Erich von Däniken & Paul Wallis was originally recorded in 2020 and is being reuploaded in remembrance of Erich’s life and work. At the time of its original release, many viewers may not have encountered it, and we feel it is fitting to make this important conversation available again in light of his passing. In this wide ranging discussion, Erich reflects on his decades of research, his interpretations of ancient texts, and the questions that have driven his lifelong inquiry into humanity’s past and our place in the universe. The conversation captures his clarity of thought, intellectual courage, and enduring curiosity in his own words. This reupload is shared as a tribute and as a historical record of a voice that profoundly shaped global conversations around ancient civilizations, paleocontact research, and open inquiry. Rest in peace, Erich von Däniken. Thank you. You will be missed, but your legacy will live on. #ErichVonDaniken #PaulWallis #The5thKind #AncientAstronauts #AncientCivilizations #Paleocontact #HumanOrigins #Legacy #Remembering