Between the 11th and 19th centuries, monks in Japan practiced a ritual of self-mummification that some believe transported them to the higher realm of the Star Children in this clip from Season 9, Episode 5, "Secrets of the Mummies". #AncientAliens
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"Ancient Aliens" explores the controversial theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years.

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