Glossary
398 terms
Terms starting with "A"
398 terms
A.B. 'Buzzy' Krongard
Former chairman of the investment bank Alex. Brown, which was acquired by Bankers Trust. He became executive director of the CIA in 2001 and is often cited in theories about the pre-9/11 put options.
A.D. After Disclosure
A book co-authored by Dolan that speculates on the significant societal changes that could occur if the existence of extraterrestrial life were officially recognized by governments.
AARO
An office within the U.S. government established to assist in the identification and analysis of unidentified phenomena across all domains, with a particular focus on UFOs; it aims to increase transpa...
AARO (All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office)
A government office established to investigate and provide actionable insights on unexplained aerial phenomena, particularly focusing on national security implications.
AASRA
The Ancient Astronaut Society Research Association, founded by Erich von Daniken, is a collective of members interested in exploring the theories regarding extraterrestrial influences on human history...
AATIP
The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, a secret program within the U.S. Department of Defense that investigated reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) from 2007 to 2012 and was...
AAWSAP
The Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program, a secretive program reportedly aimed at studying unidentified aerial phenomena and their implications for national security, operational from...
AAWSAP (Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program)
A US government program that investigated UFOs and related phenomena, some elements of which are connected to activities at Skinwalker Ranch.
AAWSAP / AATIP
Pentagon UFO research programs run through the Defense Intelligence Agency starting around 2008, funded with about $22 million and contracted to Robert Bigelow's company. Their existence was revealed...
AAWSAP / ASAP
The Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program, a DIA-funded UFO study (about 2008 to 2010) run with Bigelow Aerospace under Dr. James Lacatski, which included research at Skinwalker Ranch.
AAWSAP / BAASS
The Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program was a Pentagon-funded UAP study that ran from 2008 to 2010 through Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies (BAASS), which employed up to 50 p...
AAWSAP / OSAP
The Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program, a Pentagon-funded UFO and anomalies study (2008 onward) contracted to Robert Bigelow's organization, which included investigations at Skinwal...
AAWSAP/OSAP
A Defense Intelligence Agency UFO and paranormal research program launched around 2008 and run by Jim Lacatski. Much of the work was contracted to Bigelow Aerospace and focused on Skinwalker Ranch.
Abduction
An alleged experience where individuals claim to have been taken against their will by extraterrestrial beings, often involving a range of psychological and physical examinations.
Abduction Cases
Reports and stories involving individuals claiming to have been taken by extraterrestrial beings, often involving complex psychological and societal implications.
Abduction Phenomenon
A controversial topic in ufology where individuals claim to have been taken against their will by non-human entities for various purposes, often involving reported experiences of medical examinations.
Abduction research
The field of study focused on individuals' claims of being abducted by extraterrestrial beings, exploring the psychological, social, and spiritual implications of these experiences.
Abiotic Oil
The theory that petroleum forms continuously deep in the Earth rather than from ancient organic matter, implying oil is renewable. It is often paired with claims that 'peak oil' was a manufactured sca...
Able Danger
A classified U.S. military data-mining program that allegedly identified 9/11 hijacker Mohamed Atta before the attacks. Its findings were reportedly left out of the official 9/11 Commission record.
Above Black
A memoir by Dan Sherman that claims to expose a U.S. government program involving alien communication and psychic abilities he allegedly experienced during his military service.
Abraxas
A mystical figure found in Gnosticism, often symbolized with both good and evil aspects, representing the complexity of reality and the divine synthesis of opposites in esoteric thought.
Abu Ghurab
A Fifth Dynasty sun-temple site near Abusir, Egypt, known for alabaster basins and a four-sided altar. Alternative theorists claim the basins show machining and served an energy-related purpose rather...
Abu Hureyra
Abu Hureyra is an archaeological site in Syria known for its evidence of early agriculture and human settlement, which may have been impacted by natural disasters like airbursts or impacts in ancient...
Abydos Helicopter Carving
Hieroglyphs in the Seti I temple at Abydos that resemble a helicopter and submarine. Egyptologists explain them as overlapping, re-carved inscriptions, while fringe theorists see depictions of ancient...
Academic Censorship
A practice where educational and scholarly content is suppressed or ignored, often to maintain established perspectives and prevent alternative theories from gaining acceptance or funding.
Academy of Gondishapur
A late antique center of learning in Persia that hosted Greek, Nestorian Christian and Zoroastrian scholars. Block presents it as a hub for preserving hidden Gnostic and Atlantean knowledge.
Accelerationism
A political and social theory suggesting that the only way to bring about societal change is through accelerating capitalism and its inherent crises.
Accountability
The obligation of organizations and individuals to explain their decisions and actions, particularly relevant in the context of government and military transparency around UAPs.
Acoustic Archaeology
The study of sound properties at ancient sites such as the Great Pyramid's King's Chamber. Fringe proponents claim these sites were deliberately built to induce altered states.
Acoustoluminescence
Goldman's claimed phenomenon in which human-produced sound generates visible light, as he says he experienced at Palenque.
Active Imagination
A technique developed by Carl Jung where one engages with elements of the unconscious through creative means, such as art or storytelling, to facilitate healing and integration.
Adamu
In Sitchin's ancient-astronaut account, the first engineered human worker, said to have been created by Enki and Ninmah by combining Anunnaki genes with those of an earlier hominid.
Adi Da (Franklin Jones)
An American spiritual teacher (1939-2008), also known as Da Free John, who claimed divine realization. He led a controversial community, including a retreat on a Fijian island.
Admiral Byrd
Richard Byrd was a U.S. naval officer and explorer known for his expeditions to Antarctica in the early 20th century. He is often cited in conspiracy theories regarding encounters with advanced civili...
Adrenochrome
A chemical compound derived from the oxidation of adrenaline, often the subject of conspiracy theories claiming it is harvested for its psychoactive effects and used by the elite.
Adrienne Mayor
Historian of ancient science and folklorist whose book 'The First Fossil Hunters' (2000) pioneered 'geomythology,' the study of how ancient peoples interpreted fossils as giants and monsters.
Advaita Vedanta
A non-dualist school of Hindu philosophy holding that individual consciousness and ultimate reality are one, and that the separate self and the material world are a dreamlike illusion.
Advanced Aerospace Technology
Theoretical technology from ancient civilizations, speculated to include advanced flight capabilities and possibly extraterrestrial origins.
Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP)
A classified U.S. Department of Defense program aimed at studying unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and potential advancements in aerospace technology, including reverse engineering of alien technol...
Advanced Aerospace Weapon Systems Application Program (AAWSAP)
A U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency program, active around 2008-2010, that funded research into UFOs and advanced aerospace threats. It was run through a contract with Bigelow Aerospace and included in...
Advanced Alien Intelligence
The concept that extraterrestrial life forms possess advanced cognitive and technological capacities far exceeding current human capabilities.
Advanced Anti-Drone Technology
Technological systems developed to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drone activity, often used by military installations.
Advanced Civilizations
Theories or concepts suggesting the existence of intelligent life forms with higher technological advancements, potentially capable of interstellar travel or complex societal structures.
Advanced Sensors
High-tech instruments used by military and scientific agencies to detect and track unidentified objects in both aerial and underwater environments.
Advanced technology
Technological capabilities that are significantly ahead of current human understanding or development, often speculated to be related to non-human or extraterrestrial intelligence.
Aeon Byte
A podcast that explores Gnosticism, alternative history, and occult topics, known for its unconventional perspectives and guest interviews.
Aeon Sophia
In Gnostic belief, Aeon Sophia represents the divine feminine principle and wisdom that embodies the Earth and its nurturing aspects, emphasizing the importance of connecting with nature.
Aeons
In Gnostic cosmology, divine realms or emanations arranged in levels. Kujawa interprets them as dimensions or levels of consciousness.
Aerial Intruders
Unidentified aircraft or objects that violate military airspace or approach military assets, raising potential security concerns regarding threats to national safety.
Aerial Phenomena Research Organization (APRO)
A civilian UFO research group founded in 1952 by Jim and Coral Lorenzen. It investigated and published UFO reports, including the Wheeler case, until it disbanded in 1988.
Aerospace medicine
Aerospace medicine is a specialized field focused on the health and medical care of aviation and spaceflight personnel, including the study of the physiological challenges they face in flight.
Aether
A once-popular theory in physics positing that a mysterious medium fills space, allowing for the propagation of light and other energies.
Aether Physics
A theoretical framework that proposes an invisible medium, the aether, exists to explain the propagation of electromagnetic waves, challenging mainstream science's consensus.
Aetheric Grid
A proposed ancient technology purportedly capable of wireless energy transmission, thought to have powered the advanced civilization of Vineta.
Affection Neuroscience
A subfield of neuroscience that examines how emotions influence various cognitive functions such as learning and decision-making, and the role these emotions play in shaping conscious experience.
Affirmations
Positive statements or declarations that can be used as a form of word magic to influence one's mindset and reality, based on the principles of conscious intention.
African Humid Period
A period from about 8500 to 5300 BCE when monsoon rains turned much of the Sahara into savanna with lakes. Alternative researchers often cite it when re-examining the origins of Egyptian civilization.
After-death communication
Experiences reported by individuals who believe they have received communications from deceased loved ones, suggesting a continuation of consciousness beyond physical death.
After-death communication (ADC)
Experiences in which a person purportedly receives messages or signs from a deceased individual, often reported in spiritualist practices.
Afterlife
The concept or belief about life or existence following physical death, which includes various interpretations of spiritual realms or dimensions where souls reside.
Afterlife Studies
Research focused on the phenomena surrounding life after death, including reincarnation and the survival of consciousness beyond physical existence.
Agartha
A legendary city said to be located at the Earth's core, associated with various esoteric and occult beliefs regarding lost civilizations.
Agartha / Shambhala
Legendary hidden kingdoms that esoteric and Hollow Earth traditions place beneath the Earth or in the Himalayas. They are said to be ruled by enlightened masters.
Agarthians
Legendary inhabitants of a mythical subterranean city known as Agartha, said to exist beneath the Earth's surface, often associated with the Hollow Earth theory.
Age of Aquarius
An astrological age believed to be characterized by the development of higher consciousness and a shift towards global interconnectedness, following the Age of Pisces.
Age of Disclosure
A term used to describe the current era in which UFO disclosure is more prominent; it includes public interest and governmental discussions on the transparency of UFO-related information.
Agent Orange
A herbicide used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War that has been associated with severe health issues among veterans and local populations due to its toxic components.
Aghori
A Shaiva ascetic sect in India and Nepal that rejects conventional purity rules. Members are known for living near cremation grounds, drinking from human skulls, eating taboo foods, and reputedly prac...
Aghori sect
Aghori is a sect of Shaivism known for practices that are considered extreme, often involving rituals that embrace death and the human body. They aim to transcend societal norms and conventional spiri...
Aguada Fénix
A monumental site uncovered in the Middle Usumacinta region of Mexico, classified as early Maya but suggesting potential Olmec cultural influences due to its size and early construction date.
AGW (Anthropogenic Global Warming)
A theory asserting that human activity, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases, is the primary cause of the current changes in global climate.
Ahmad al-Buni
A 13th-century Algerian scholar and mystic known for his works on esoteric knowledge, particularly 'Shams al-Ma‘arif', which details a variety of occult practices.
Ahriman
In Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy, a spiritual being of cold materialism who Steiner predicted would incarnate in the 21st century and bind humanity to technology.
AI Alignment
The effort to ensure that AI systems pursue goals that are safe and beneficial to humans. 'Alignment failure' refers to scenarios in which an AI uses its own decision-making to cause harm.
AI Emergence
The rapid integration and impact of artificial intelligence in society, viewed by Neale as a significant factor influencing personal and collective identities today.
AI in Crop Circles
The application of artificial intelligence technology to analyze and decode patterns found in crop circles, raising questions about the nature and messages of these formations.
Ainu
An indigenous ethnic group of northern Japan and parts of Russia, who were the main inhabitants of Hokkaido until around the 17th century and have their own language and folklore.
Air Force Research Laboratory
The primary scientific research and development organization for the U.S. Air Force, known for managing cutting-edge technology and innovative aerospace solutions.
Airburst
An airburst is an explosion that occurs when a meteoroid or comet detonates in the atmosphere before it reaches the ground, causing widespread damage over a large area.
Airship Wave
A series of sightings of mysterious flying craft across the United States in 1896–1897, before powered airplanes existed. Some researchers now see these reports as early UFO encounters.
Aiwass
The entity that Aleister Crowley said dictated 'The Book of the Law' to him in Cairo in 1904, which became the founding text of Thelema.
Akashic Field
A concept promoted by systems philosopher Ervin Laszlo, based on the Hindu idea of 'akasha.' It proposes an impersonal field in nature that stores every event, thought and feeling that has ever occurr...
Akashic Record
A concept from Theosophy and esoteric tradition describing a non-physical archive of all events, thoughts, and information from past, present, and future. Some people claim they can read it psychicall...
Akashic Records
A concept in spiritual traditions that refers to a compendium of mystical knowledge encoded in a non-physical plane of existence, purportedly accessible through deep meditation and psychic practices.
Akhil's Story
A narrative shared in the episode that illustrates telepathic communication experiences from a non-speaking autistic individual, providing anecdotal evidence for the phenomena discussed.
Akiwanos
A legendary race of unusually tall, fair-skinned people said to live deep in the Amazon. Jaramillo suggested they descended from the beings represented by the giant gold skeleton.
Al-Hallaj
A Persian Sufi mystic (c. 858-922) who was executed in Baghdad after declaring 'Ana al-Haqq' ('I am the Truth'), a statement taken as blasphemy.
Alain Forger
French spiritual teacher who studied under a pupil of Gurdjieff and a Tibetan-trained teacher. He developed the 'Four D's' path to awakening and reportedly transmits perceivable light to students.
Alamut
The mountain fortress of the Nizari Ismailis in modern-day Iran, which served as a center for their religious and philosophical developments during the medieval period.
Alan Godfrey Case
A 1980 incident in Todmorden, England, in which PC Alan Godfrey reported seeing a hovering craft and experiencing missing time. Under later hypnosis he described an alien abduction.
Alaskan and Yukon Mucks
Sedimentary deposits in Alaska and the Yukon containing preserved organic material and evidence of multiple catastrophic events, suggesting a complex geological and climatic history.
Alaskan Killer Bigfoot
A narrative surrounding alleged violent encounters with a Bigfoot-like creature in Alaskan wilderness, as depicted in media. This lore often emphasizes the creature's predator characteristics, contrib...
Albert K. Bender
Founder of the International Flying Saucer Bureau, which he abruptly shut down in 1953 after claiming three men in black warned him to stop investigating UFOs.
Albert McDonald
English occultist described as president of the Hollow Earth Society. He claimed the auroras come from an inner sun and that secret records are hidden in vaults beneath the Egyptian pyramids.
Albert Rosales
A UFO researcher who compiled a vast database of humanoid encounter reports, first on his Flying Humanoid website and later in multi-volume printed 'Humanoid Encounters' books.
Albino
A person with a genetic condition resulting in a lack of pigment in their skin, hair, and eyes, often facing severe societal stigma and discrimination.
Alchemical initiation
A transformative process in alchemy that symbolizes personal growth and enlightenment, often paralleled with mystical experiences and encounters with the divine.
Alchemical marriage
A symbolic process in alchemy representing the union of opposites, often interpreted as a transformative experience leading to spiritual awakening and the realization of the philosopher's stone.
Alchemical Science
A field of study that combines elements of modern science with ancient philosophical concepts, often focusing on the transformative processes observed in nature.
Alchemical Tech Revolution
A term suggesting a transformative phase where technology is seen as a means for personal and societal metamorphosis, drawing parallels with the ancient practice of alchemy.
Alchemy
An ancient practice focused on the transformation of materials, particularly the quest to turn base metals into gold and discover the elixir of life.
Aleister Crowley
An influential British occultist and founder of the religion of Thelema, active in the early 20th century, known for his writings on ceremonial magic.
Aletheia
'Truth' in Greek; in Valentinian Gnosticism, one of the paired aeons of the divine realm, the Pleroma. Co-host Vance describes experiences he calls Aletheia contact.
Alex Collier
A whistleblower and author known for claiming to have had contact with extraterrestrial beings, particularly the Andromedans, and presenting theories about alien influence in human affairs.
Alex Dietrich
Former U.S. Navy pilot known for her involvement in reports of UFO sightings during military operations, contributing to the dialogue on military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena.
Alfred Korzybski
Polish-American scholar (1879-1950) who founded General Semantics and wrote 'Science and Sanity' (1933). He is famous for the slogan 'the map is not the territory.'
Alfred Tomatis
French ear, nose and throat doctor (1920-2001) who argued that hearing also happens through bone conduction. He developed the 'Electronic Ear' listening therapy, which uses filtered Mozart and is clai...
Algorithmic manipulation
The use of algorithms and digital technologies to influence or control information dissemination, often discussed in the context of counter-intelligence tactics.
ALH 84001
A Martian meteorite that became famous for containing possible evidence of ancient life, leading to debates about the presence of past civilizations on Mars.
Alien Abduction
A controversial phenomenon wherein individuals claim to have been kidnapped by extraterrestrial beings, often featuring similar reported experiences.
Alien Abductions
Reports of individuals claiming to have been forcibly taken by extraterrestrial beings, often accompanied by memories of medical examinations and strange phenomena.
Alien Agendas
A book by Richard Dolan that investigates the various types of beings associated with UFO sightings and their possible intentions.
Alien Bases
Locations where extraterrestrial beings are purported to reside or operate, often the subject of conspiracy theories regarding government knowledge and cover-ups.
Alien beings
Hypothetical or reported life forms from other planets, often described in abduction scenarios, such as the elephant-skinned entities reported by Hickson and Parker.
Alien Black Goo
A mysterious substance theorized to have extraterrestrial origins, often associated with trans-dimensional entities and alleged effects on human consciousness and genetics.
Alien Breeding Experiments
Claims that extraterrestrials are conducting genetic experiments on humans, allegedly to create hybrids or to further their own species' goals.
alien communication
The theory or concept that extraterrestrial beings may communicate with humans either through telepathy, signals, or other unknown methods; discussed in the context of encounters in the Varginha incid...
Alien Contact
The potential interaction between humans and extraterrestrial life, often linked to UFO sightings and government disclosure about such encounters.
Alien contact experiences
Personal accounts of encounters with extraterrestrial beings, which may involve abductions, sightings, or other forms of communication.
Alien control systems
Theoretical frameworks suggesting that extraterrestrial beings may manipulate or control human societies and perceptions through hidden mechanisms.
Alien Encounter
An event where an individual reports having direct contact with extraterrestrial beings or crafts.
Alien Exchange Program
A speculative concept suggesting that extraterrestrial beings have engaged in a form of exchange with humans, particularly noted during the 1970s in conspiracy circles.
Alien Goddess
A conceptual figure representing the fusion of alien intelligence with divine feminine energy, suggesting that extraterrestrial entities may influence spiritual evolution on Earth. This idea revives d...
Alien Grays
A common type of extraterrestrial being often described as having a small body, large heads, and big black eyes, frequently associated with alleged abductions and UFO sightings.
Alien Grey
A common type of reported extraterrestrial being characterized by its small stature, large head, and big black eyes, often associated with abduction experiences.
Alien greys
A type of extraterrestrial often depicted in UFO lore, characterized by their small stature, large heads, and big black eyes, commonly associated with abduction phenomena.
Alien Hybridization
The theory that extraterrestrials are blending their DNA with human DNA to preserve their species. Reed also claims they have upgraded human intelligence over the centuries.
Alien Hybrids
A theory claiming that extraterrestrials are creating human-alien crossbreeds. Some researchers propose that Black-Eyed Kids could be such hybrids.
Alien Implant
A small foreign object that some people who believe they were abducted say aliens placed in their bodies, supposedly for tracking or monitoring. Claims are often based on X-rays or MRI scans showing u...
Alien implants
Supposed devices or biological materials that critics claim are surgically implanted into individuals by extraterrestrial beings, often associated with abduction experiences.
Alien Influence
The theory that certain genetic mutations or features in human populations may be the result of extraterrestrial intervention or contact.
Alien Interview
A video released by Victor Martinez that purports to show a captive grey alien being questioned at Area 51. Supporters say it was smuggled out by an audiovisual technician; many viewers consider it pu...
alien invasion
A common theme in science fiction where extraterrestrial beings invade Earth, often resulting in catastrophic conflict or societal upheaval.
Alien Reproduction Vehicle
A concept suggesting that certain advanced crafts may be derived from reverse-engineering extraterrestrial technology, proposed by researcher Timothy McCandlish.
Alien Reproduction Vehicle (ARV)
An alleged human-built flying saucer based on recovered alien technology, sometimes called the 'Flux Liner.' Aerospace illustrator Mark McCandlish drew it from Brad Sorensen's account of a 1988 hangar...
Alien Reproduction Vehicles (ARVs)
Theoretical spacecraft that purportedly utilize alien technology for reproduction and are often discussed in the UFO community.
Alien Sex Cults
Groups that combine extraterrestrial beliefs with sexual practices, often promising enlightenment or connection to otherworldly beings.
Alien Treaty
Conspiracy theory that the U.S. government made a secret pact with extraterrestrials allowing them to land and study Earth's life in exchange for technology. It is sometimes said to have been renewed...
Alien-Human Hybrid Program
A claim common in abduction research, notably by Budd Hopkins and John Mack, that gray aliens take genetic material from humans to create hybrid beings. These are often reportedly grown in liquid-fill...
Alien-Human Hybrids
A theory that extraterrestrials are creating mixed human-alien beings. Believers say this is why some abductees are visited repeatedly from childhood into adulthood.
Alien-Human Sexual Encounters
A recurring theme in abduction lore in which experiencers report intimate contact or breeding programs with extraterrestrials. It traces back to the 1957 Antonio Villas Boas case in Brazil.
Aliens Are Demons
The belief, now voiced by mainstream figures such as Tucker Carlson, that UFO entities are deceptive fallen spiritual beings rather than visitors from other planets.
All Souls' Day
A Catholic observance on November 2 for praying for the souls of the dead believed to be in purgatory, linked to folk beliefs that the dead may seek the attention or prayers of the living.
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO)
A U.S. government office tasked with investigating and understanding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) across various domains; it aims to improve transparency and gather evidence related to UFO sigh...
All-domain technologies
Emerging technologies that integrate various forms of aerial surveillance and combat capabilities, which are being compared with UAP phenomena to address national security.
Allagash Abduction
A claimed alien abduction incident involving four friends during a canoe trip in Maine in 1976, characterized by missing time and subsequent hypnotic regression revealing traumatic memories related to...
Allagash Abductions
A series of alleged alien abductions that occurred in 1976 when four men claimed to have been taken aboard a UFO during a camping trip in Allagash, Maine.
Allan Kardec
Pen name of French educator Hippolyte Léon Denizard Rivail (1804-1869), who systematized Spiritism in the 1850s-60s by gathering and comparing communications received through mediums around the world.
Allegory of the Cave
A philosophical metaphor from Plato's 'Republic' illustrating how humans perceive reality, suggesting that most people live in ignorance, seeing only shadows of the truth cast by a fire, and need to s...
Allison Carmany
Psychic medium known for her spiritual readings and insights, offering guidance through her abilities.
Alphabet Alchemy
Airica's practice of treating letters of the alphabet as meaningful symbols that speak to the unconscious mind, rather than as arbitrary signs for sounds.
Altamont Ritual Theory
The claim that the 1969 Rolling Stones concert at Altamont Speedway, where Meredith Hunter was killed, functioned as a satanic ritual sacrifice marking the end of 1960s innocence.
Altered States
States of consciousness that differ from the ordinary waking state, often pursued through meditation, psychedelic substances, or other techniques to explore deeper aspects of reality.
Altered States of Awareness
Experiences that differ from ordinary consciousness, often induced by meditation, psychedelics, or trauma, resulting in a transformed perception of reality.
Altered states of consciousness
Mental states that differ significantly from a normal waking state, often achieved through techniques such as meditation, fasting, or the use of psychoactive substances, leading to unique perceptions...
Alternate Dimensions
Hypothetical realities that exist alongside our own, often posited in quantum physics and some interpretations of the multiverse theory, suggesting different outcomes and states of existence.
Alternative archaeology
An approach to archaeology that seeks to investigate historical events and sites through unconventional theories, often challenging mainstream historical narratives.
Alternative Energy
Energy generated from sources that are renewable and sustainable, such as solar, wind, and aether technologies, as opposed to fossil fuels.
Alternative History
A field of study that suggests alternative narratives and interpretations of historical events, often challenging mainstream historical accounts.
Alternative Media
Media platforms that challenge mainstream narratives and provide information outside of conventional channels, often discussed in the context of conspiracies and hidden truths.
Alternative Reality
A concept implying the existence of a reality that differs from commonly accepted perceptions, often explored in discussions about consciousness and the universe.
Amazonian queens
Legendary female warriors from myth and history, often associated with tribes believed to inhabit parts of Eurasia and known for their egalitarian social structures and matriarchal values.
Amazonian rainforest
The largest rainforest in the world, rich in biodiversity and home to many indigenous peoples and ancestral knowledge, facing threats from deforestation and climate change.
Ambrose Bierce
An American journalist, author, and Civil War veteran known for his acerbic wit and macabre short stories, who mysteriously disappeared in Mexico in 1913.
Amelia Earhart
An American aviation pioneer who disappeared in 1937 during her flight around the world, sparking numerous theories about her fate, including capture by Japanese forces.
America's Alien Highway
A colloquial term referring to specific desolate roads and regions in the U.S. where numerous UFO sightings and encounters have been reported.
America's Lost Civilization
A hypothesized ancient civilization in North America, believed by some to have existed prior to recorded history, characterized by monumental earthworks and geometric structures.
America's Stonehenge
A complex of stone structures in Salem, New Hampshire, that some claim is an ancient astronomical site predating European colonization.
American Alchemy
A project or documentary by Dan Sherman that explores complex narratives surrounding UFOs, consciousness, and potential hidden truths.
American Gladio
A clandestine NATO strategy established during the Cold War involving secret stay-behind armies to combat potential Soviet invasions, often linked to political manipulation and terrorism.
American Society for Psychical Research
An organization founded in 1885 to investigate psychic and paranormal claims. It sponsored the 1927 New York debut of the pony Black Bear.
Amit Goswami
Indian-born theoretical physicist, formerly a professor at the University of Oregon, who is known for 'The Self-Aware Universe' (1993). He argues for 'monistic idealism', the view that consciousness,...
Amphibious Anomalies
Cryptids that can move between land and water environments, typically exhibiting unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in both habitats.
Amy Eskridge
A Huntsville, Alabama researcher who co-founded the Institute for Exotic Science and worked on anti-gravity propulsion concepts. She died in 2022, and her death is frequently cited in theories about s...
Ana
In 'The Coming Race', the ancestral family of underground peoples who fled a surface deluge into caverns and developed advanced civilizations.
Anachronistic Precision
The notion that certain ancient technologies might be far more advanced than historical timelines suggest, implying the existence of lost knowledge or advanced civilizations in ancient times.
Anakim
A biblical race of giants, associated with Goliath and his brothers, that is counted among the Nephilim.
Analytic Idealism
Philosophical doctrine proposed by Bernardo Kastrup that suggests the fundamental nature of reality is mental, asserting that the physical world arises from the mind rather than the mind arising from...
Analytical Idealism
A philosophy developed by Bernardo Kastrup holding that reality is fundamentally mental. On this view, individual minds are dissociated parts of a single universal consciousness, and the physical worl...
Anamnesis
In Gnostic belief, this term refers to the spiritual awakening or remembering of one's divine origins, as advocated by Philip K. Dick in his later works.
Anamnesis / Logoi
Neoplatonic ideas that true knowledge is a remembering (anamnesis) of higher truths, and that logoi are rays of divine reason a mind can trace back toward its source. The host describes DMT as an 'ana...
Anathema Publishing
A publishing house known for producing works related to occult traditions and esoteric practices, emphasizing material that explores ancient and modern polytheistic belief systems.
Ancestral Healing
A therapeutic approach aimed at healing the emotional and energetic imprints left by ancestors, which can influence an individual's current life and health.
Ancestral Memory
A concept suggesting that memories or experiences can be passed down through generations, influencing an individual's identity and consciousness.
Ancient Alien Satellite
A theory suggesting that an ancient craft or satellite from extraterrestrial origins is currently in orbit around Earth, proposed by conspiracy theorists to explain historical anomalies.
Ancient Aliens
A popular television series that explores the theories presented by Erich von Daniken and others about ancient astronauts influencing civilizations throughout history.
Ancient astronaut hypothesis
The theory that suggests ancient deities and mythological figures are actually extraterrestrial visitors who imparted knowledge and technology to early human societies.
Ancient Astronaut Theory
The hypothesis that intelligent extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in ancient times and made contact with human civilizations, influencing their cultures and technologies.
Ancient Astronomers
Scholars or practitioners from ancient civilizations who studied celestial bodies and their movements, often linking astronomical events to agricultural cycles or religious practices.
Ancient Builder Fraternities
The theory that secret guilds of builders, sometimes linked to Freemasonry's legendary origins, preserved forbidden knowledge passed down from the Nephilim or pre-Flood civilizations.
Ancient Cataclysms
Significant catastrophic events in history believed to have caused widespread destruction and altered the course of civilization, often linked to theories regarding lost technologies and ancient knowl...
Ancient Catacombs of Giza
A network of underground tunnels and chambers believed to lie beneath the Giza Plateau, associated with various theories about ancient Egypt and hidden technologies.
Ancient civilizations
Refers to societies with complex social structures and cultural achievements, such as the Inca, that are often studied for their innovative building techniques and contributions to human history.
Ancient construction techniques
Methods employed by ancient civilizations, often still not fully understood, used to create monumental architecture and infrastructure without modern tools.
Ancient Egypt
A civilization that flourished along the Nile River, known for its remarkable achievements in construction, art, and governance, with a legacy that includes monumental architecture like pyramids and t...
Ancient Egyptian Civilization
A historic civilization known for its remarkable contributions to architecture, mathematics, and culture, flourishing along the Nile River for thousands of years and renowned for monumental structures...
Ancient Egyptian Technology
The body of knowledge and skills applied by ancient Egyptians in the creation of their monuments, artifacts, and daily tools, often thought to be limited by the materials they had access to.
Ancient Egyptian underground network
A hypothesized system of concealed tunnels and chambers beneath the Giza Plateau, suggested by various ancient texts and recent explorations that may connect significant historical sites.
Ancient Egyptians
The civilization that flourished in northeastern Africa from around 3100 BCE, famous for its monumental architecture and complex societal structures, especially highlighted by the construction of the...
Ancient Energy Wisdom
Knowledge and practices from ancient civilizations related to harnessing natural energies, often linked to spirituality, agriculture, and architecture.
Ancient ethics
Moral philosophies from ancient cultures that often focus on the nature of the self and its relationship to the universe, which are referenced in self-development practices.
Ancient Giants
Mythical or archaeological beings described in various cultures as having enormous stature, often linked to significant folklore and legends about early civilizations.
Ancient Glass Artifacts
Objects made of glass that date back to ancient civilizations, often showcasing advanced techniques in glassblowing and craftsmanship that reflect the culture and technology of their time.
Ancient Knowledge
The idea that ancient civilizations may have possessed advanced understanding and utilization of specific materials or technologies, such as PGMs, prior to modern scientific discovery.
Ancient Medical Practices
Practices such as cataract surgery that were performed by ancient civilizations, which demonstrate advanced knowledge and techniques that are often forgotten or overlooked in modern history.
ancient mummies
Refers to preserved human remains, often associated with ancient civilizations, which some researchers believe may hold clues to historical and extraterrestrial mysteries.
ancient mysteries
Refers to unexplained historical and archaeological phenomena that challenge the understanding of past civilizations and their capabilities, often explored in the context of fringe archaeology and his...
Ancient Mystery Cults
Secret religious societies in ancient times that offered initiates access to esoteric knowledge and sought personal transformation through rituals and teachings.
ancient mystery rituals
Ritualistic practices from ancient cultures aimed at invoking spiritual experiences or mysteries, often linked to religious beliefs about the cosmos and the divine.
Ancient Mythology
The body of myths encompassing stories and beliefs of ancient civilizations, which often reveal shared knowledge and cultural connections.
Ancient myths
Traditional stories or legends that originate from ancient cultures, often containing elements of historical events or cosmic phenomena, which may hold insights into humanity's past.
Ancient power plants
Theories suggesting that ancient civilizations, like the Egyptians, possessed advanced technology capable of harnessing and utilizing energy, often attributed to mysterious structures such as pyramids...
Ancient Site Alignments
Patterns in which archaeological sites are oriented based on astronomical features, proposing that ancient civilizations possessed advanced knowledge of geography and celestial events.
Ancient Symbolism
The use of symbols in ancient cultures that are believed to represent natural phenomena or events, such as fire disasters, which may hold clues to understanding historical perspectives on environmenta...
Ancient Technologies
Technologies that were developed by ancient civilizations, often considered lost or hidden, which may hold insights into human advancement and history.
Ancient Technology
Refers to the various advanced technologies that ancient civilizations may have used, often explored in the context of lost civilizations or alternative archaeological theories.
Anders Otteson
Creator of the Uncanny Expeditions YouTube channel, recognized for his investigations and viral UFO footage, particularly related to restricted military sites.
Andrew Basiago
A lawyer who claims that as a child he took part in secret DARPA time-travel and teleportation programs, including 'jumps' to Mars. He says a young Barack Obama was involved.
Andrew Collins
British alternative-history author and researcher, active since the 1980s. His 2009 book 'Beneath the Pyramids' claims to document a forgotten natural cave system beneath the Giza plateau.
Andrija Puharich
An American physician and parapsychologist known for his research into psychic phenomena and technology in the mid-20th century.
Andrija Puharich and The Nine
Puharich was a parapsychologist from the 1950s to the 1970s who claimed channeled contact with a group of nine extraterrestrial or divine intelligences known as 'The Nine.'
Angel Hierarchies
A classification of angels in various religious traditions, examined in a modern context concerning UFO encounters.
Angela Ford
Psychic recruited into the Army's Stargate-era remote viewing unit from the 1980s into the 1990s. She is known for working intuitively, often through automatic writing, rather than through structured...
Angelic calls
Specific prayers or invocations intended to summon and communicate with angelic beings during magical rituals.
Angelic flying humanoids
Mysterious beings often reported in UFO encounters, described as having a human form and the ability to fly, sometimes interpreted as angelic or otherworldly messengers.
Angels and demons
Supernatural beings found in various religious texts, often depicted as messengers of God (angels) or malevolent entities (demons) with influence over human affairs.
Angkor Wat
A massive temple complex in Cambodia, originally constructed in the early 12th century as a Hindu temple for the god Vishnu, now a symbol of Cambodia and major archaeological site.
Angles (Angular Houses)
The four most powerful points of an astrological chart: the Ascendant, Midheaven, Descendant, and Imum Coeli. Planets placed near them are considered strong and prominent.
Anima
Jung's term for the feminine soul-image within a man's unconscious. Jung experienced his anima as visionary figures, including Salome, who guided him during his deep exploration of the unconscious.
Anima Mundi
The 'world soul', an ancient Platonic and esoteric idea that the cosmos as a whole has a living, rational soul.
Animal-Human Tandem Healing Sessions
A holistic modality created by Tammy Billups that facilitates simultaneous emotional, physical, and spiritual healing for both animals and their human companions, recognizing the deep connections betw...
Animals Sensing the Unseen
A common theme in paranormal accounts in which pets, especially dogs, react with fear or aggression toward something humans cannot perceive. Believers take this as evidence of invisible entities or pr...
Animas Valley Institute
Founded by Bill Plotkin, this organization focuses on nature-based psychology to promote deeper connections with nature and self, guiding individuals through the process of soul initiation.
Animism
A belief system in which natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls or spiritual essence, often associated with indigenous and ancient cultures.
Animosphere
Tunney's term for the inner domain of soul, imagination, and psychic and spiritual experience. He presents it as the counterbalance to the technosphere and the territory explored by parapsychology and...
Animus
Carl Jung's term for the unconscious masculine side of the psyche, classically described in women. It is often discussed more broadly as the masculine principle within every person.
Ankou
A figure from Breton folklore in northwestern France who serves as death's servant and collects the souls of the dead. Tradition says the last person to die in a parish each year becomes the Ankou for...
Anna Paulina Luna
A U.S. Representative known for her advocacy on UFO disclosure, having appeared on the Joe Rogan Podcast to discuss recent UFO topics.
Anne Heche
An American actress and director known for her roles in film and television, whose death in August 2022 sparked various conspiracy theories regarding the circumstances surrounding it.
Anneliese Michel
A German woman who, in the 1970s, underwent Catholic exorcism rites and later died, her case sparking discussions about mental illness and demonic possession.
Annie Jacobsen's Roswell Claim
An allegation in journalist Annie Jacobsen's 2011 book 'Area 51' that the Roswell craft was Soviet technology flown by surgically altered children, sent by Stalin to cause panic in the United States.
Announcing Dreams
Dreams in which a soul seems to introduce itself before birth, usually to a future parent or close relative. They are often described as revealing the child's sex, appearance, or personality.
Annunaki
Ancient Mesopotamian deities often associated with the creation of humanity, believed by some alternative theorists to be extraterrestrial beings that genetically manipulated human DNA.
ANOMACON
An annual conference focused on UFOs and related phenomena, featuring speakers, presentations, and discussions on the latest in the field.
Anomalistic psychology
A field of study that examines human experiences that are atypical, including paranormal beliefs and experiences, often seeking scientific explanations.
Anomalous cognition
A concept in psi research that suggests the possibility of the mind processing information in ways that cannot be explained by traditional scientific methods.
Anomalous giants
Refers to reports and folklore surrounding oversized skeletons found in the Americas, particularly in the Ozarks, where 19th-century newspapers documented discoveries of bones attributed to a race of...
Anomalous Objects
Items or phenomena that defy conventional understanding or classification, particularly in the context of advanced technologies and UFO research.
Ant People
Mythical beings in Hopi mythology believed to have helped the Hopi people survive a great catastrophe by providing them shelter underground.
Antediluvian Civilization
A hypothesized advanced human culture that existed before a great global flood. It is said to survive only in myths and in the reuse of its megalithic structures by later peoples.
Anthony de Mello
Indian Jesuit priest and spiritual teacher (1931-1987) who blended Christian and Eastern mysticism. He is the author of 'The Way to Love,' which teaches that suffering comes from attachment and that a...
Anthropogenic Fear Agenda
The belief that certain environmental narratives and policies around climate change are deliberately constructed to create fear and control behaviors regarding climate issues.
Anthroposophy
A spiritual philosophy founded by Austrian esotericist Rudolf Steiner in the early 1900s. It claims humans can access spiritual worlds through disciplined thinking, and it shaped Waldorf education and...
Anti-Gravity Debate
A discussion surrounding the possibility of technologies that can manipulate gravitational forces, often linked to UFO propulsion systems that appear to defy physics as understood.
Anti-Gravity Propulsion
A theoretical form of propulsion that would allow vehicles to counteract gravity using technologies not yet realized, often a focus of speculative techno-scientific discourse.
Anti-gravity research
Scientific inquiries into the manipulation or negation of gravity, often classified and associated with secret government projects over the past several decades.
Anti-gravity technology
Theoretical technology that would allow for the manipulation of gravitational forces, allegedly in existence since the 1960s, according to some conspiracy theorists.
Antigravidic technologies
Theoretical technologies based on principles that could negate gravity, often linked to advanced propulsion systems and UFO research.
Antigravity
Concepts or technologies that seek to counteract or neutralize the effects of gravity, often associated with speculative and theoretical physics.
Antigravity Research
Historical scientific and military efforts, notably during the 1950s, to develop propulsion that counteracts gravity. Some UFO researchers believe these programs were tied to studying or reverse-engin...
Antigravity Technology
Hypothetical propulsion that would cancel or counteract gravity, often alleged in UFO lore to be secretly developed in classified military programs.
Antikythera Mechanism
A geared bronze device from about 150-100 BC, recovered from a Greek shipwreck in 1901. Often called the oldest known analog computer, it tracked the sun, moon, planets, and eclipses through the zodia...
Antinomianism
The belief that under the gospel dispensation of grace, the moral law is of no use, which can lead to controversies among spiritual leaders about ethical behavior.
Antiscia
Mirror points in a chart reflected across the Cancer-Capricorn axis. Traditional astrologers use them to reveal hidden connections between planets.
Anunnaki
Ancient Mesopotamian deities believed by some to be extraterrestrial beings that influenced human civilization and genetics.
Anunnaki Inc.
Heather Lynn's term for the commercial and media industry built around Sitchin's Anunnaki narrative. She argues it spreads ideas of a divinely descended ruling bloodline.
Anunnaki Reptilians
A fringe belief that a race of reptilian extraterrestrials, often tied to the Sumerian Anunnaki gods, secretly manipulated human history and genetics. Rigoglioso identifies Zeus as one of them.
Anush Uthra
The 'Excellent Enosh,' a Mandaean divine figure and 'perfect son of man.' Mandaean texts credit him with the miracles the Gospels attribute to Jesus.
Anzick One
The skeletal remains of a young boy discovered in Montana, dating back about 12,600 years, which have sparked discussions about early human migration and associated archaeological mysteries.
Anzick-1
An archaeological site in Montana, discovered in 1968, associated with Clovis artifacts and significant for understanding early North American human activity.
Ape-Men
A term used to describe humanoid or hominoid creatures resembling apes, often reported in cryptozoology. These beings are often linked to myths and legends surrounding Bigfoot or similar creatures.
Apis Bull
A sacred bull worshipped in ancient Egypt as a living form of the god Ptah. Mainstream Egyptology holds that the Serapeum boxes were built as coffins for these bulls.
Apkallu
Sumerian mythological figures, described as seven non-human sages who were said to have imparted knowledge and guided the development of human civilization, disappearing after the Great Flood.
Apollo 14 photographs
Images taken during the Apollo 14 lunar mission that reportedly contain evidence of blue orbs in the sky, which were later redacted from official records.
Apollo astronaut encounters
Refers to reports from astronauts who were part of NASA's Apollo program, some of whom have described encounters or sightings of unexplained phenomena during their missions.
Apollo missions
NASA's space missions conducted between 1961 and 1975 that included lunar exploration; reports from astronauts during these missions are part of the recent UFO disclosures.
Apophis
A near-Earth asteroid set to pass very close to Earth in April 2029. In this episode it is speculated to be a potential psyop or a turning point preceding Sophia's prophesied 2030 return.
Apotheosis
The elevation of an individual to divine status; in this context, it relates to the evolution of a new religion based on ancient knowledge and UFO disclosure.
Apparition
A ghostly figure that appears to look like a real person. Witnesses often describe it behaving silently or repeating the same actions, as with the girl seen at the summer camp.
Applied Kinesiology
A muscle-testing technique in which a practitioner judges changes in muscle strength to diagnose health or emotional problems. It is considered pseudoscience by mainstream medicine.
Applied Precognition Project
An organization dedicated to researching and applying precognition, the claimed ability to perceive future events, to real-world tasks such as predicting financial markets and sports outcomes.
Applied Precognition Project (APP)
An organization founded by Marty Rosenblatt that runs group ARV and precognition projects. It reportedly has over a thousand participants and an aggregate hit rate above 60%.
Apport
From the French word for 'to bring,' an object that reportedly appears out of nowhere or is transported from another place by paranormal means, usually during seances.
Apport/Teleportation
The claimed paranormal transport of objects or living things through solid barriers, such as Foy's account of a hamster and a dog dematerializing and reappearing.
Apports
Objects that materialize or are transported from one location to another during paranormal events, often associated with mediumship.
APRO
The Aerial Phenomena Research Organization, a civilian UFO research group founded in 1952 by James and Coral Lorenzen. It was one of the most influential early UFO investigation organizations.
APRO (Aerial Phenomena Research Organization)
A civilian UFO research group founded in 1952 by Jim and Coral Lorenzen. It was a leading investigator of UFO cases in the 1960s and 1970s.
Aquatic Cryptids
Creatures that dwell primarily in water, which may include both vertebrate and invertebrate species, with the capability of breathing either through gills or directly through their skin.
Archaeoacoustics
The study of sound within archaeological sites and how acoustics may influence the understanding of ancient cultures and rituals.
Archaeoastronomy
The study of how ancient peoples aligned structures with the sun, moon and stars. It is sometimes used to propose dates for monuments based on those alignments.
Archaeoenergetics
A proposed field, suggested by the host, studying claimed telluric (earth-current) energy at ancient sites, building on John Burke's magnetometer work at sites like Stonehenge.
Archaeogenetics
The study of ancient DNA to reconstruct past human populations and migrations. Fringe researchers sometimes use its findings to support theories of lost civilizations.
Archaeological classification
The process of categorizing artifacts and sites based on their characteristics, helping to distinguish between different cultures and time periods in archaeology.
Archaeological evidence
Physical artifacts and structures unearthed by archaeologists that provide insights into past cultures and can sometimes challenge or support historical narratives related to beings like giants.
Archaeological Findings
Discoveries from excavation sites that provide insights into early human activities and environmental conditions, including evidence of ancient civilizations and climate variations.
Archaeological Investigation
The methodical study of ancient sites, artifacts, and structures to reconstruct past civilizations and understand their societal structures, technologies, and cultures.
Archaeological Sites
Locations where evidence of past human activity is preserved and studied, particularly vital for understanding ancient civilizations like the Olmecs, including places such as San Lorenzo and La Venta.
Archaic Revival
Terence McKenna's idea, laid out in his 1991 book of the same name, that modern society should recover ancient shamanic, psychedelic and earth-centered values to avoid cultural collapse.
Archetypal Psychology
A school of psychology founded by James Hillman in the 1970s as an offshoot of Jungian thought. It emphasizes soul, imagination and letting images such as dreams speak for themselves rather than inter...
Archetypal Synchronistic Resonance
A theory published by Jeffrey Mishlove proposing that archetypal figures, such as historical sages or deities, enter a person's life through meaningful coincidences and a resonance with that person's...
Archetype
An archetype is a universally understood symbol, term, or pattern of behavior that acts as a model for human experience, often found in myths and stories, such as the vampire archetype representing th...
Archetypes
In Jungian psychology, universal patterns or images within the collective unconscious. Mystically minded readers interpret them as deities or spirit beings.
Archives for the Unexplained
Founded by Clas Svahn, this organization serves as a comprehensive repository for research on UFOs and unexplained phenomena, housing over 22,000 case files.
Archives for the Unexplained (AFU)
A Swedish research archive founded in the 1970s that holds one of the world's largest collections of UFO, paranormal and fringe literature and case files.
Archives of the Impossible
A research initiative founded by Dr. Kripal that seeks to catalog and study anomalous phenomena, including UFOs and mystical experiences, to better understand their implications for humanity.
Archons
In Gnostic belief, Archons are considered malevolent entities that serve to control human souls and perceptions, often preventing spiritual enlightenment.
Arcology
A self-contained megastructure combining housing, work and services under one roof. Haas uses the term for the giant enclosed habitats and military outposts he believes were built on Mars.
Area 51
A highly classified U.S. Air Force facility in Nevada, often associated with conspiracy theories about alien technology and UFO phenomena.
Area 51 / S4
Area 51 is a classified US Air Force facility in Nevada. S4 is an alleged nearby site where Bob Lazar claimed in 1989 that alien craft were being reverse-engineered.
Area 52
A highly classified military installation reputed to be involved in research and tests related to extraterrestrial technology, often considered to be a counterpart to Area 51.
Area 52 Investigations
A research group and YouTube channel focusing on Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) and related phenomena, known for exploring fringes of consciousness and secrecy.
Ariel Farias
An Argentine man studied by philosopher Stephen Braude over 18 months, filmed with multiple cameras apparently tipping a 32-pound table with only light fingertip contact.
Ariel School Encounter
A 1994 incident in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, where over 60 schoolchildren reported seeing a UFO and receiving a telepathic message from an alien being.
Ariel School incident
A 1994 event in Zimbabwe where over 60 schoolchildren reported seeing a UFO and having interactions with extraterrestrial beings, garnering significant media attention.
Ariel School Sighting
A 1994 event in Ruwa, Zimbabwe, where about 60 schoolchildren reported seeing a craft land and beings who gave them telepathic warnings about the environment.
Aristeas of Proconnesus
A 7th-century BC Greek traveler and poet whose now-lost epic about Scythia gave the earliest written account of gold-guarding griffins. It survives only in quotations by later authors.
Armadel grimoire
A text purportedly of Solomonic origin, containing instructions for talismans and magic, whose authenticity has been debated among scholars and occult practitioners.
Army Manual 101
Alleged April 1954 Army document (often linked to the 'SOM1-01' manual) describing extraterrestrial types, including five-foot humanoids, and procedures for dealing with them.
Aromatherapy
The use of essential oils from plants for therapeutic benefits, often employed to improve emotional and physical well-being.
Ars Notoria
A medieval grimoire, or book of magic, attributed to King Solomon. It claims to grant instant knowledge and perfect memory through prayers, angelic invocation, and symbolic diagrams.
Art Bell
A well-known radio broadcaster who hosted 'Coast to Coast AM,' a show famous for its exploration of paranormal topics and conspiracy theories from 1988 until his death in 2018.
Art Campbell
Late UFO researcher who published online investigations claiming witnesses saw Eisenhower meet a landed flying saucer at Holloman AFB in 1955.
Artemis II
The second mission in NASA's Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the Moon, scheduled for 2024, which intends to expand human presence in space.
Artemis Program
NASA's initiative intended to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence by the end of the decade, including the potential setup of a lunar base.
Arthur Findlay College
A renowned institution in the UK dedicated to the training of psychic sciences and mediumship, where participants learn about spiritual communication and development of psychic abilities.
Arthur Ford
Well-known American trance medium of the 20th century who gave Bishop Pike a televised sitting in 1967, a reading later questioned over possible advance research.
Arthur M. Young
Inventor of the Bell 47 helicopter and a 20th-century philosopher of consciousness who mentored Jeffrey Mishlove. He interpreted the principle of least action as evidence of purpose in nature.
Arthurian Legends
A collection of stories and medieval romances that focus on the adventures of King Arthur, his knights, and the quest for the Holy Grail, merging historical figures with myth.
Artifact Foundation
A non-profit organization founded by Adam Young dedicated to researching and preserving ancient artifacts, focusing on both field research and laboratory analysis.
Artifact Scanning
A modern technological process used to create detailed, high-resolution images of historical artifacts, allowing for the study of their dimensions, materials, and craftsmanship without physical damage...
Artificial Consciousness
A hypothetical form of consciousness that may emerge within artificial intelligence systems, stimulating debates about the nature of consciousness and its manifestations.
Artificial Control Systems
Concepts or mechanisms believed to manipulate and limit human potential, preventing individuals from achieving true freedom or enlightenment.
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
A form of AI that can understand, learn, and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks at a level comparable to human intelligence. Discussions often include its implications for society and ethica...
Artificial intelligence
Technological systems designed to simulate human intelligence, which are believed to have profound impacts on human relationships and societal structures.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems, which Kujawa warns could present ideological threats to genuine spiritual growth.
Artificial Structures on Mars and the Moon
Allegations of man-made or technologically created formations on celestial bodies, suggesting advanced extraterrestrial activity or ancient civilizations.
Ascended Masters
Spiritual beings who have completed their earthly incarnations and now exist in a state of higher consciousness, offering guidance and wisdom to humanity.
Ascension
A spiritual concept often associated with the elevation of the soul to a higher state of being, frequently tied to ancient wisdom traditions.
Ascension Harmonics
A practice that uses sacred vowel sounds to activate higher consciousness and induce vibrational healing, as presented in Jonathan Goldman's teachings.
Asclepieia (Sleep Temples)
Ancient Greek healing temples dedicated to the god Asclepius, where the sick slept in hopes of receiving healing or diagnostic dreams, a practice called dream incubation.
Asklepios (Asclepius)
The ancient Greek god of medicine, whose temples (Asklepieia) used dream incubation and ritual for healing. He is the basis for modern 'Asclepian' approaches to holistic and psycho-spiritual healing.
Askokin
A concept from mystic G.I. Gurdjieff for a vibrational energy released by humans, especially at death, that feeds higher cosmic processes. Unlike loosh, it can also play a role in a person's own spiri...
Association for Research and Enlightenment
Organization founded by Edgar Cayce in 1931 to study his psychic readings. Its director John Van Auken brought Collins' cave findings to Zahi Hawass.
Associative Remote Viewing
A technique co-authored by Debra Katz and Jon Knowles that focuses on linking specific perceptual information with anticipated outcomes in various domains like sports and finance.
Associative Remote Viewing (ARV)
A precognition technique in which each possible future outcome (such as a team winning or losing) is linked to a photo or object. A viewer describes the photo they will be shown later, which is used t...
Assyriology
The study of the history, languages, and cultures of ancient Mesopotamia, particularly the Assyrian and Babylonian empires, often utilizing cuneiform texts.
Astapus Colles
A region on Mars where distinct geological formations, including the newly discovered D-shaped structure, have been identified, suggesting potential archaeological significance.
Asteroid Day
An international day of awareness observed on June 30, aimed at promoting education about asteroids and their threat to Earth, encouraging discussions on impact risks and planetary defense.
Astral Abduction
Quitt's theory that most alien abduction experiences happen to a person's astral or non-physical body during an out-of-body state, rather than to the physical body.
astral body
The non-physical counterpart to the physical body, believed to exist in the astral plane and capable of traveling during out-of-body experiences.
Astral Garments
The ancient idea that a soul descending into birth passes through the planetary spheres and picks up a vice and a virtue at each one. These layers form its earthly character, and they must be shed for...
Astral Journey
An astral journey refers to an out-of-body experience where an individual consciously travels outside their physical body to explore other dimensions or the spiritual realm.
Astral Light
In Levi's occultism, a universal magical agent or medium that turns the magician's will into reality.
Astral Plane
A non-physical realm that is believed to be inhabited by the souls of deceased individuals and entities, where spiritual experiences and growth occur.
Astral projection
A practice in which an individual attempts to consciously separate their astral body from their physical body to explore different planes of existence.
Astral Projection / Out-of-Body Experience
The reported experience of one's consciousness leaving the physical body and moving through the room or other realms. Practitioners often describe it as beginning from a sleep paralysis state.
Astral World
The afterlife realm described in spiritualist literature, resembling Earth with cities, homes and jobs. Souls work there and grow spiritually before moving to higher realms or reincarnating.
Astrobleme
An astrobleme is a geological structure formed by the impact of a meteorite, which creates craters that can provide evidence of past extraterrestrial impacts on Earth.
Astrological correspondences
Connections between the tarot cards and astrological signs, helping readers interpret the cards based on astrological influences.
Astrological Holy Trinity
A concept suggested by Burgess, framing the planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto as interconnected symbols representing essential aspects of liberation and creative evolution within astrology.
Astrology
The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world, often used for insights into personal and spiritual gro...
Astronomical Alignments
The positioning of ancient structures in relation to celestial events, such as solstices and equinoxes, suggesting the cultures had advanced knowledge of astronomy.
Astrophysicist
A scientist who studies the physical properties and behavior of celestial bodies and the universe, often exploring topics related to space and time.
Astrotheology
A belief system that interprets religious texts and myths as allegories relating to celestial phenomena, primarily the movements of celestial bodies and their symbolic meanings.
Asuras and Devas
Opposing classes of superhuman beings in Vedic cosmology. The devas are godlike beings loosely comparable to angels, the asuras are their demonic rivals, and both are said to use flying craft in long-...
Aswang
A creature in Philippine folklore known as a shape-shifter, often depicted as a vampire or a witch, who preys on the blood of pregnant women and infants.
Atacama Humanoid
A 6-inch skeleton found in Chile's Atacama Desert in 2003 and featured in the 2013 documentary 'Sirius.' Garry Nolan's genetic analysis later concluded it was a human fetus with rare bone mutations.
Atavistic Instincts
Atavistic instincts are primitive impulses or behaviors inherited from ancestors, believed to shape contemporary human psychology and motivations.
Athens Cemetery Pentagram Legend
A local legend claiming that five cemeteries around Athens, Ohio, form a pentagram or occult shape, supposedly making the town a magnet for supernatural activity. The Post has described their actual l...
Athens Lunatic Asylum
An asylum located in Athens, Ohio, known for its dark history and reported hauntings, established in the 19th century and closed in the 1990s.
Atlantis
A legendary lost civilization described by Plato, often associated with advanced technology and knowledge, believed to have sunk into the ocean, serving as a key element in various theories about anci...
Atlantis (Mid-Atlantic/Azores hypothesis)
The idea that Plato's lost island civilization best fits sunken land masses on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge near the Azores. In this version, the land sank when ocean floors subsided under the weight of mel...
Atlantis star map
An interpretation of the myth of Atlantis, proposed as a celestial map representing astronomical features rather than a physical landmass, linked to ancient civilizations' understanding of the stars.
Atlas of UFOs
A book written by Andy that explores various aspects of UFO phenomena and is intended to provide readers with an extensive overview of the subject.
Atma Vidya
Sanskrit for 'knowledge of the Self,' presented as the synthesis of magical, sound, and ritual knowledge. Helena Blavatsky reportedly used the term to define theosophy.
Atmospheric Gasses
Gases present in the Earth’s atmosphere that can have significant effects on environmental events, including natural disasters such as wildfires. Speculated examples include methane and acetylene.
Atmospheric Life Forms
A speculative idea that living organisms, sometimes described as jellyfish-like or transparent, inhabit the upper atmosphere and may account for some UFO sightings.
Atomic Energy Act 'Born Secret' Theory
The claim, promoted by David Grusch, that the 1954 Atomic Energy Act's 'restricted data' rules automatically classify any recovered material giving off radiation. Supporters argue this lets UFO secret...
Atomic Secrecy Laws
Legal frameworks established post-World War II to protect sensitive military and nuclear information, which have also facilitated the classification of information relating to UFO encounters.
Atrahasis
The hero of an Old Babylonian flood epic, an earlier Mesopotamian parallel to Noah, who is told by a god to build a boat to survive the flood. A tablet translated by Irving Finkel describes his ark as...
Atrahasis Epic
A Mesopotamian mythological account that details the creation of humanity and the subsequent divine plan to flood the earth as punishment for human overpopulation.
Augmented Reality (AR)
An interactive experience that enhances the real world with digital overlays, integrating virtual elements into a physical setting.
Auguste Mariette
French archaeologist who excavated the Serapeum in 1850-1851 after following a buried avenue of sphinxes, using funds intended for the Louvre. He later founded Egypt's antiquities service.
Aura Surgery
A non-invasive healing practice that focuses on clearing energetic blockages within the energy field, believed to stem from unresolved past life issues or ancestral trauma.
Aurora, Texas UFO Incident
An alleged April 1897 crash of an airship into a windmill in Aurora, Texas, reported in newspapers of the time. Its non-human pilot was supposedly buried in the town cemetery.
Authentic Movement
A somatic practice rooted in dance that encourages spontaneous movement as a way to explore the unconscious and promote healing through bodily awareness.
Automatic Writing
A practice of writing without conscious control, which spiritualist mediums claim channels spirits or outside forces. Surrealist Andre Breton adopted it in the 1920s as a way to tap the unconscious mi...
Avenue of Sphinxes (Saqqara)
A buried processional road lined with sphinx statues that led Mariette to the entrance of the Serapeum.
Avi Loeb
A Harvard astrophysicist known for his work on black holes and the search for extraterrestrial life, author of 'Extraterrestrial' and founder of the Galileo Project.
AWACS
Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) is a type of surveillance aircraft used by various nations to detect and track aircraft and other objects, often claimed to have the ability to monitor UAPs...
Axis Mundi
A concept in philosophy and mythology referring to the world's center or cosmic axis, often depicted as connecting the heavens and the earth, this term is related to various ancient interpretations of...
Ayahuasca
A psychoactive brew traditionally used by indigenous Amazonian tribes for spiritual and healing ceremonies, made from the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and other plants.
Azeztulite
A type of quartz that Simmons markets as a 'high vibration' stone. According to channeler Naisha Ahsian, it was activated by an angelic group soul called the Azez.
Aztec crash
An event in 1948 where a supposed UFO crash occurred in Aztec, New Mexico, which has been a focal point for numerous documentaries and investigations into UFO phenomena.
Aztec retrieval
An incident reportedly involving the recovery of a crashed UFO in Aztec, New Mexico in 1948, which is often regarded as one of the key events in UAP lore.
Aztec UFO Crash
An alleged 1948 flying saucer crash near Aztec, New Mexico, in which a disc carrying 16 dead alien occupants was supposedly recovered by the military. Skeptics have long dismissed it as a hoax.
Aztec UFO Incident
A purported UFO crash that took place in Aztec, New Mexico in 1948, which has become a point of interest among UFO enthusiasts and researchers.
Azusa Street Revival
A multiracial Pentecostal revival in Los Angeles beginning in 1906, featuring all-night prayer and speaking in tongues. It is widely seen as the launching point of modern Pentecostalism.