David Childress, known as the real-life Indiana Jones to the many fans of his books, is a captivating speaker and the author or coauthor of over 20 books. 

He has traveled the world several times over, seeking adventure and the answers to the mysteries of mankind’s past. He has appeared on Fox-TV’s Sightings and Encounters, two NBC-TV specials, The Conspiracy Zone, and segments for the Discovery Channel, A&E, The SyFy Channel, The HISTORY Channel, The Travel Channel, and others. 

He is currently a contributor on The History Channel show Ancient Aliens. Childress also appeared in the Canadian television show Weird of What?, hosted by William Shatner. He is also a frequent guest on nationally syndicated radio shows. 

He continues to explore, write and excite people about discovery through his magazine, World Explorer, and his publishing company, Adventures Unlimited Press.