Ep 2. The Relics of Roswell

In "Ancient Aliens" season 15 episode 2, titled "The Relics of Roswell," the show explores the infamous 1947 Roswell incident in which a supposed UFO crashed in the New Mexico desert. The episode begins by discussing the 1995 release of a government report on Roswell in which the Air Force claimed the wreckage was from a top-secret surveillance balloon. However, many continue to believe that the wreckage was, in fact, extraterrestrial in nature.

The show delves into the history of the incident, beginning with the discovery of the wreckage by rancher Mac Brazel and his subsequent report to the local authorities. The military soon arrived on the scene, confiscating the wreckage and ordering a cover-up. The episode features interviews with multiple witnesses who claim to have seen or handled the wreckage, including Jesse Marcel Jr., son of the military officer who famously posed for a photo with some of the wreckage.

The show explores various theories regarding the nature of the Roswell wreckage, including the idea that it was part of an experimental aircraft or that it was debris from a Soviet spy plane. However, the focus of the episode is on the possibility that the wreckage was from a spacecraft of extraterrestrial origin.

"Ancient Aliens" examines various pieces of evidence that suggest the Roswell incident was indeed extraterrestrial in nature. For example, the show discusses accounts of witnesses seeing alien bodies at the crash site and being told by military personnel not to speak about what they had seen. The episode also looks at the similarities between the supposed Roswell wreckage and technology that has been described in encounters with UFOs.

The show explores the idea that the Roswell incident was not isolated but was instead part of a larger phenomenon of extraterrestrial visitation to Earth. "Ancient Aliens" discusses accounts of UFO sightings and encounters dating back centuries, including stories of strange aerial phenomena in ancient art and literature. The show also looks at modern-day "hotspots" where UFO sightings are particularly common.

Throughout the episode, "Ancient Aliens" investigates various pieces of purported evidence of extraterrestrial visitation, including alleged government documents and photos. However, the show also explores the skepticism and debunking that has surrounded these pieces of evidence, noting that much of it has been dismissed as hoaxes or misidentification of natural phenomena.

Overall, "The Relics of Roswell" offers a comprehensive look at one of the most famous UFO incidents in history and explores the various theories and evidence surrounding it. The episode raises thought-provoking questions about the possibility of extraterrestrial life and visitation and leaves viewers to draw their own conclusions about what really happened in the New Mexico desert in 1947.