On April 14th, he would have turned 91. In this conversation, Mauro Biglino and Paul Wallis come together to remember Erich von Däniken — not with rhetoric, but by retracing the path he opened.
From his early curiosity sparked by biblical texts to his global journeys in search of ancient evidence, von Däniken is remembered as a pioneer who had the courage to ask questions others avoided. A researcher who moved between languages, archaeology, and living traditions, and who helped bring complex and controversial ideas into public conversation.
This dialogue explores what truly defined his work: intellectual honesty, the willingness to revise one’s own conclusions, and a deep respect for ancient sources. Biglino and Wallis reflect on their shared methodological ground with him — a focus on the literal reading of texts, the importance of asking what ancient authors really intended to communicate, and the freedom to investigate without dogma.
Beyond the ideas, what emerges is the portrait of a man who worked without ego, who encouraged new generations of researchers, and who believed that the “Zeitgeist” — the spirit of our time — is now ready to confront the deeper questions about human origins.
This is not just a tribute, but a continuation of a journey: the search for meaning in ancient texts, and the courage to keep asking.
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Mauro Biglino and Erich von Däniken last book:
📕 English version – “SKIES AFIRE” – Grab your paperback on Amazon or discover more on ➜ https://www.maurobiglino.com/en/skies-afire-book/
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Paul Wallis books:
📕 The Eden Series: https://paulanthonywallis.com/2025/08/28/buy-pauls-books/
