Glossary
214 terms
Terms starting with "H"
214 terms
Haavara (Transfer) Agreement
A real 1933 agreement between Nazi Germany and Zionist organizations that let German Jews emigrate to Palestine and transfer some of their assets there as German exports. Historian Edwin Black documen...
Hackable Sex Bots
Sophisticated robotic sexual partners that are designed to be programmable and customizable, sparking discussions on ethical implications and societal impacts of such technologies.
Hadean Press
A publisher specializing in occult and esoteric literature, particularly translations of historical Latin texts related to magic and spirituality.
Hagia Sophia
An architectural marvel in Istanbul originally constructed as a cathedral in the 6th century, later converted to a mosque, renowned for its massive dome and opulent decoration that encapsulate ancient...
Haim Eshed
A retired Israeli general who led Israel's military space program for nearly 30 years. In 2020 he publicly claimed that aliens exist and that governments are hiding contact with them.
Hair-covered Humanoid
A creature described as large and hairy, with glowing white eyes, observed crossing a highway, contributing to local folklore about cryptids.
Hairy Hands of Dartmoor
An English legend from the early 20th century about a pair of disembodied hairy hands said to seize the steering wheels of vehicles on the B3212 road in Dartmoor and cause crashes.
Hairy People
A term from Cherokee and Appalachian oral tradition for wild, Bigfoot-like humanoids. Lore holds that most leave people alone but solitary 'bad ones' may abduct women and children.
Hal Puthoff
A physicist and parapsychologist known for his work in fields such as remote viewing and consciousness research, notably involved in government-sponsored studies during the 1970s and 1980s.
Hal Puthoff and Russell Targ
Physicists at Stanford Research Institute (SRI) who led government-funded research into remote viewing starting in the early 1970s.
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
An underground prehistoric burial site in Malta that dates back to around 4000 BC, known for its unique acoustic properties and associations with ancient rituals and beliefs.
Hall of Records
A mythical location said to contain ancient knowledge and records, often connected to the lost civilization of Atlantis and mentioned in the works of psychic Edgar Cayce.
Hall Photon Theory
A theoretical framework proposed by Charles Hall that disputes established scientific theories, particularly suggesting that the physics of advanced alien technology operates under principles that dif...
Hall's Cave
A site in Texas containing sediment that researchers claim holds evidence potentially supportive of the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis.
Halls of Amenti
Mythological location described in ancient Egyptian texts as a place of transition and the afterlife, often associated with knowledge and enlightenment.
Halton Arp
An American astronomer known for his controversial work on galaxies and his beliefs in non-standard theories of cosmology, particularly related to UAPs.
Hamlet's Mill
A book by Giorgio de Santillana and Hertha von Dechend that discusses myths and cosmic symbolism in ancient civilization's understanding of their place in the universe, suggesting a lost science of as...
Hangar Test
Dolan's term for what real disclosure would require: a high-ranking official filming a recovered non-human craft inside a hangar.
Hans Holzer
A prominent paranormal investigator and author known for his work on ghosts and the afterlife, famously conducting ghost hunts and popularizing the field in the mid-20th century.
Hans Kammler
An SS general who oversaw Nazi secret weapons programs and concentration camp construction. Jorjani claims he survived the war and was secretly processed by the Americans.
Hans Lay
A German mentalist active in the 1920s who claimed he could intercept criminals' thoughts. He was credited with locating the murder weapon in a 1928 quadruple homicide in Alberta, Canada.
Hard Problem of Consciousness
A phrase coined by philosopher David Chalmers in the 1990s for the puzzle of how physical brain matter produces subjective, first-person experience.
Harmonic Convergence
A 1987 global synchronized meditation event, promoted by José Argüelles, based on interpretations of the Maya calendar and planetary alignments.
Harmonic Numbers
A mathematical concept often associated with ancient cultures, believed to play a significant role in their understanding of cosmic order and science.
Harmony of the Spheres
Pythagorean doctrine that the motions of the planets and stars follow mathematical ratios that produce a cosmic music.
Harold Malmgren
An influential economist and advisor known for his controversial positions on government policy, economics, and influential strategies in media and finance.
Harold Puthoff
A laser physicist who co-founded the remote viewing research program at SRI International in the early 1970s with CIA backing. He later became known for advanced propulsion research and involvement in...
Harry Reid
Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader who was instrumental in the funding and support of AATIP, advocating for the investigation of unidentified aerial phenomena.
Harry Turner
An early investigator into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena in the United States known for his involvement in the study of unexplained sightings.
Harry Turner Document
A 1971 report by Dr. Harry Turner, a scientific consultant to Australia's Joint Intelligence Organisation. It concluded that UFOs were a real phenomenon deserving serious study and noted secrecy surro...
Harsch-Fischbach Contacts
ITC communications received by Jules and Maggy Harsch-Fischbach in Luxembourg from the 1980s to about 2000. They reportedly included voices, images and computer texts from the Zeitstrom station.
Harvard 'inquisition'
A series of investigations and attempts by Harvard University in the 1990s to assess Dr. John Mack's controversial research into alien abductions and its implications for his tenure.
Harvest Festival Saudi Theory
An alternative explanation of the October 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. It claims the attack was really an assassination attempt on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who was allegedly staying at...
Hassan-i Sabbah
Persian leader (c. 1050-1124), often called the 'Old Man of the Mountain,' who seized the fortress of Alamut in 1090 and founded the Assassin order. He is credited with the maxim 'Nothing is true, eve...
Hat Man
A figure described as a shadowy entity that appears in various people's bedrooms, often during sleep paralysis, leading to feelings of terror or dread.
Haunebu
Alleged series of Nazi anti-gravity flying disks promoted by Vladimir Terziski and others. No archival evidence supports their existence.
Haunted dolls
Dolls reputed to be inhabited by spirits or have a malignant energy, often linked to strange occurrences or terrifying experiences.
Haunted house
A location where supernatural phenomena are reported, often involving ghosts or spirits that are believed to inhabit the space, leading to eerie occurrences and experiences.
Haunted House Tenant Turnover
A common feature of haunting folklore in which residents of a property repeatedly move out quickly, supposedly because of unexplained activity. Landlords or neighbors often hint at this history, as in...
Haunting
The phenomenon where a location is believed to be inhabited by spirits, often associated with tragic events or unresolved histories.
Hauntings
Occurrences where individuals experience unexplained phenomena believed to be from spirits of deceased individuals, often associated with specific locations.
Havana Syndrome
A set of medical symptoms experienced by U.S. and Canadian diplomats in Cuba, speculated to be caused by directed microwave energy or other covert means of attack.
Hawara Labyrinth
A vast complex near the Hawara pyramid in the Fayum, described by Herodotus as having thousands of rooms, including restricted lower levels holding the tombs of kings and sacred crocodiles. It is now...
Hayyi Rabbi (The Great Life)
The supreme, transcendent deity of Mandaean belief, honored through daily ritual washing.
Headless Horseman
The ghost of a Hessian soldier decapitated by a cannonball, made famous in Washington Irving's 1820 tale 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.' Ocker argues the Horseman in the original story was actually Bro...
Headless Rite
A ritual from the Greek Magical Papyri linked to Osiris, which Victorian magicians renamed the 'Bornless Rite.' Crowley reportedly performed it in Egypt shortly before receiving 'The Book of the Law'...
Heart-Centered Intention
A meditative focus that channels emotional energy towards healing and positive outcomes in oneself and the world.
HeartMath Institute
A California research organization founded in 1991 that studies heart-brain coherence. It claims the heart produces the body's strongest electromagnetic field and may sense information intuitively bef...
Heaven's Gate
A well-known cult that believed they would transcend to a spacecraft following the arrival of a comet; 39 members committed mass suicide in 1997.
Hebrew Alphabet
A set of characters used in the Hebrew language, associated with mystical traditions such as Kabbalah, where each letter is believed to have spiritual significance.
Hecate
An ancient Greek goddess of witchcraft, crossroads, and the underworld. Flatley says sustained devotional practice to her produced channeled messages.
Hechiceria
Spanish for sorcery, referring to the practice and belief in magical arts and witchcraft, particularly within Mexican culture.
Heinrich Range
A Hessian grenadier identified through German muster rolls as possibly the real soldier beheaded by a cannonball at Merritt's Hill in 1776. He is proposed as the historical inspiration for the Headles...
Hekate
A goddess from ancient mythology associated with witchcraft, magic, and the moon, significant in various esoteric traditions, including Gnosticism.
Hekhalot / Merkavah Mysticism
Early Jewish mystical practice, active around the first century AD and after, in which visionaries sought to ascend through heavenly palaces (hekhalot) toward God's throne-chariot (merkavah) described...
Helen Duncan
A Scottish materialization medium who was convicted in 1944 under the Witchcraft Act of 1735, allegedly after revealing secret wartime ship sinkings during her seances.
Helen Lavretsky
An integrative and geriatric psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and professor at UCLA, known for her research on integrative mental health and the relationship between spirituality and neuroscience.
Helen McCaw
Former analyst at the Bank of England, known for her arguments about the need for institutional assessment of risks associated with low probability high impact events, such as possible UAP disclosures...
Helena Blavatsky
Russian occultist (1831–1891) who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. The guest claims rival secret societies placed an 'occult imprisonment' on her visions.
Heliacal Rising of Sirius
The first time each year that the star Sirius becomes visible on the horizon just before dawn. Because the Earth slowly wobbles on its axis, the position of this rising shifts over centuries, so a bui...
Hella Hammid
Photographer and gifted remote viewer who worked with Russell Targ at the Stanford Research Institute in the 1970s; Jane Katra said Hammid's spirit guided her after Hammid's death.
Hellfire missile
A precision-guided missile developed by Raytheon, typically used in warfare by the U.S. military. It is designed to be deployed from helicopters or drones and can strike ground targets with great accu...
Hellhound
Supernatural dogs from various mythologies, believed to act as guardians of the underworld and foretell death or misfortune.
Hellhounds
Red-eyed, demonic canine entities that experiencers report seeing in lucid dreams and spiritual realms, and that are said to later appear in physical reality.
Helter Skelter (Manson)
Charles Manson's name, taken from a Beatles song, for a coming apocalyptic race war. He believed his Family would survive it underground and then emerge to lead the world.
Hemerobaptists
'Daily baptizers,' ancient Jewish sects described by Epiphanius that performed ritual immersion every day for purification and spiritual renewal.
Hemi-Sync
A proprietary audio technology developed by the Monroe Institute that uses sound patterns to synchronize brainwave frequencies, often associated with altered states of consciousness.
Henry Dakin
San Francisco philanthropist whose Dakin house hosted gatherings and talks for the Bay Area parapsychology community.
Heptameron
A medieval magic manual attributed to Peter of Abano that gives instructions for drawing magic circles and summoning angels. It was often printed alongside the so-called 'Fourth Book of Occult Philoso...
Hermes cult
An esoteric tradition centered around Hermes Trismegistus, combining elements of Gnosticism, alchemy, and ancient mystery schools, focusing on spiritual enlightenment and knowledge.
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
A magical society founded in the late 19th century in the United Kingdom, focused on the study and practice of the occult, metaphysics, and paranormal activities, known for its influence on modern Wes...
Hermetic Philosophy
A philosophical system based on writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, focusing on the mystical relationship between the universe and human consciousness, influencing various esoteric traditions.
Hermetic principle of as above so below
A foundational concept in Hermeticism stating that the microcosm reflects the macrocosm, suggesting a connection between the spiritual and material worlds.
Hermetic Principles
Seven axioms of Hermetic philosophy, popularized in 'The Kybalion' (1908). They include 'The All is Mind' and 'As above, so below,' meaning the universe is mental and its patterns repeat at every scal...
Hermetic texts
Ancient writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, blending philosophical, spiritual, and scientific concepts, often associated with alchemy and esoteric traditions.
Hermetic traditions
A set of philosophical and spiritual beliefs based on writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, focusing on alchemy, astrology, and theurgy, often intertwining with mystical interpretations of the u...
Hermeticism
A philosophical and spiritual tradition based on the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, emphasizing mystical knowledge and the relationship between the divine and the material world.
Herodotus
Ancient Greek historian known as the 'Father of History', who provided one of the first detailed accounts of Egyptian civilization, including references to the labyrinth.
Hesiod
An ancient Greek poet active around the 8th century BC, known for his works that discuss mythology, farming, and the lives of the gods, often viewed as one of the earliest sources of Greek myths.
Hessians
German auxiliary soldiers hired by Britain to fight in the American Revolutionary War. In Irving's story, the Headless Horseman is the ghost of one of these soldiers.
hexagonal nano-diamonds
Tiny diamond structures that are theorized to have formed during catastrophic impact events, providing potential physical evidence of cosmic collisions.
HH Holmes
An American serial killer active in the late 19th century, infamous for his 'Murder Castle' in Chicago, where he is believed to have murdered numerous people and is speculated to be linked to Jack the...
Hiawatha Crater
A recently discovered impact crater in Greenland, which is posited to be linked to the Younger Dryas period and may provide clues about ancient climatic shifts.
Hidden Codes
Subtle symbols, narratives, or themes embedded within culture that carry meanings designed to reinforce social hierarchies and control.
Hidden Conscious Agents
Theoretical entities or aspects of consciousness that may exist beyond the conventional understanding of reality, potentially influencing human perception and experience.
Hidden Knowledge
The idea that there is essential information and truths kept from the public, often to maintain societal control and prevent awareness of deeper realities.
Hidden treasure
Valuables that are concealed or buried, often linked to historical legends, pirates, or lost civilizations, which have spurred many treasure hunts and explorations.
Hieroglyph interpretation
The process of readjusting and understanding symbols used in ancient writing systems, crucial for piecing together historical context and meaning related to the Zodiac.
High Strangeness
A term used in the study of ufology and paranormal phenomena to describe experiences that are particularly bizarre or beyond normal expectations, often involving unusual and mysterious elements that d...
High weirdness
A term used to describe strange, bizarre, or anomalous experiences that often challenge conventional understanding, particularly in the context of paranormal or extraterrestrial encounters.
High-Frequency Gravity Waves
Theoretical waves that could enable advanced propulsion technologies and have implications for future military applications, as discussed by Pais.
High-society gatherings
Exclusive events attended by influential individuals where illicit activities, including abuse, have been rumored to occur.
Higher Consciousness
A state of awareness characterized by transcendence beyond ego and ordinary experience, often linked to spiritual practices and brain function.
Higher Occult
The concept denoting advanced esoteric knowledge that necessitates personal discipline and a spiritual readiness to comprehend, distinguishing it from basic practices.
Higher Self
A spiritual concept describing a wiser, more cosmically connected aspect of a person's own consciousness that can supposedly communicate guidance. Chris Mathieu believes this is what contacted him dur...
Higher-Dimensional Intelligences
Concepts referring to entities that exist beyond our perceived three-dimensional reality, often posited to communicate or interact with humans through non-physical means.
Highgate Cemetery
A Victorian cemetery located in North London, known for its elaborate Gothic tombs and rumored hauntings, making it a focal point for ghost stories and paranormal investigations.
Hilsch vortex tube
A device that separates a gas stream into hot and cold streams using centrifugal force, proposed by physicist Heinrich Hilsch, which may have applications in energy generation technologies.
Hinckley Fire
A major wildfire that swept through Hinckley, Minnesota in 1894, killing around 418 people and destroying numerous homes and businesses.
Hindu Yuga cycle
A cycle in Hindu cosmology that describes the four ages (Yugas) of humanity, each associated with a decline in virtue and spirituality across time.
Hindu Yugas
A concept in Hindu philosophy describing four epochs of time, each with varying levels of morality and spirituality, that repeats in cycles.
Hiram Abiff
The legendary master builder of Solomon's Temple whose murder is reenacted in the Masonic Master Mason degree. In Fleischhauer's reading, he represents divine Luciferian light extinguished inside the...
Historical Authentication
The process of verifying the authenticity of historical objects or documents; crucial in the context of the lead codices due to competing interests and claims.
Historical Mysteries
Unexplained events or phenomena from history that lack clear evidence or rational explanation, often leading to speculation and theories surrounding figures like the Count of Saint Germain.
Hitchhiker effect
The phenomenon in which individuals who engage with paranormal activities experience subsequent unwanted paranormal events or psychic phenomena.
Hitchhikers
A term used in UFO lore referring to entities or phenomena that allegedly accompany UFO sightings or abductions, sometimes resulting in unexplained occurrences following these encounters.
Hitler Escape Theory
The claim that Adolf Hitler faked his 1945 death in Berlin and fled by submarine to Argentina or Antarctica.
hoaxes
Deceptive acts designed to mislead and create false narratives, particularly in the context of archaeological finds or claims about extraterrestrial artifacts.
Hockey stick graph
A climate graph that displays average global temperatures over time, which has been heavily criticized for its representation of climate data, particularly by skeptics who label it as fraudulent.
Hoia Baciu Forest
A forest on the edge of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, often called one of the world's most haunted places, known for reported UFO sightings, apparitions, oddly twisted trees, and a mysterious treeless clearin...
Holes at the Poles
The claim that giant openings at the North and South Poles lead into the hollow Earth. Supporters cite compass anomalies and supposed polar flight accounts such as Admiral Byrd's.
Holistic Doctor Deaths
A theory that a series of suspicious deaths of alternative-medicine practitioners, starting around 2015, was orchestrated to silence critics of the pharmaceutical industry and vaccines.
Holistic Healing
A form of healing that considers the whole person—body, mind, spirit, and emotions—in the pursuit of optimal health and wellness.
Holistic Intuitive Healing
A therapeutic approach that integrates various healing modalities focusing on the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of individuals, typically through intuitive guidance.
Holistic understanding
An approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all aspects of life, suggesting that understanding the relationship between matter and spirit can help address modern ecological challenges.
Holloman AFB Second Meeting
Claim, researched by Art Campbell, that Eisenhower secretly flew to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, in February 1955 and boarded a landed saucer, possibly to formalize an agreement with the alien...
Holloman Air Force Base
A US Air Force base in New Mexico tied to a long-rumored story of a 1964 or 1971 UFO landing and meeting with extraterrestrials. The story was popularized through the 1970s documentary project associa...
Holloman Air Force Base landing
An alleged UFO landing that took place in 1964 at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, which is often cited in discussions about extraterrestrial encounters and military cover-ups.
Hollow Earth
A pseudoscientific theory proposing that the Earth is entirely hollow or contains substantial interior space, often linked with myths of advanced civilizations living beneath the Earth's surface.
Hollow Earth Theory
A concept proposing that the Earth contains substantial interior space, which may be occupied by advanced civilizations or other beings, often explored in speculative fiction and conspiracy theories.
Hollow Moon Theory
A hypothesis suggesting that the moon is not a solid body but rather a hollow sphere, often associated with extraterrestrial activity.
Holocene
The Holocene is the current geological epoch that began approximately 11,700 years ago, following the last major ice age, marking significant climatic changes and the development of human civilization...
Holographic consciousness
A theory suggesting that consciousness and the universe may be interconnected in such a way that each part reflects the whole, akin to a hologram.
Holographic Moon
The idea that the moon is an artificial projection or hologram created for undisclosed purposes, implying a cover-up of its true nature.
Holographic Principle
A theory suggesting that all the information contained within a volume of space can be represented as a theory on the boundary of that region, implying that our perceived three-dimensional reality mig...
Holographic Simulation
The theory that reality is a projection or illusion, akin to a hologram, which suggests that the universe is fundamentally a mental construct.
Holotropic Breathwork
A rapid-breathing technique developed by psychiatrist Stanislav Grof to reach altered states. Practitioners report recovering memories from before, during, and after birth.
Holy Bloodline Theory
The claim, popularized by Margaret Starbird and The Da Vinci Code, that Jesus and Mary Magdalene had children whose descendants include the Merovingian kings of France.
Holy Grail
A legendary object often associated with Christian mythology, believed to possess miraculous powers, particularly in relation to eternal life, and often linked to themes of enlightenment and knowledge...
Holy Guardian Angel
In Aleister Crowley's Thelemic magic, a higher spiritual being or higher self. Contacting it through rituals such as the Bornless Ritual is said to reveal a person's 'True Will.'
Holy Guardian Angel (HGA)
In Thelema and other esoteric traditions, the HGA is considered a personal spiritual guide that aids in achieving self-realization and understanding one's True Will.
Holy Table
Dee and Kelley's ritual scrying table, inscribed with angelic letters and topped with the Sigillum Dei Aemeth and a crystal. Casaubon's published version printed it as a mirror image.
Homeopathy
A system of alternative medicine that uses highly diluted substances to treat various ailments, based on the principle that 'like cures like.'
Homo floresiensis
An extinct species of small hominins discovered on the island of Flores in Indonesia, often referred to as 'the Hobbits' due to their diminutive size and unique physical characteristics.
Homunculus
A small, fully-formed human or creature, historically believed to be artificially created through alchemical processes.
Honey Island Swamp Monster
A legendary cryptid believed to inhabit the swamps of Louisiana, known for its elusive and terrifying nature, often linked to stories of unexplained phenomena.
Honeycutt Gnome Encounter
A 1955 sighting in Loveland, Ohio, in which a witness reported three small gnome-like beings by a roadside that appeared to be signaling to something unseen.
Hoof Man
A creature said to be haunting the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Reservation in Arizona, associated with fearful encounters and mysterious happenings.
Hooked X
A rune-like character that researcher Scott Wolter links to the Knights Templar and pre-Columbian voyages to America, notably on the Kensington Runestone. LeCaptain reinterprets it as a symbol for the...
Hoover Roswell Memo
A 1947 FBI document carrying J. Edgar Hoover's handwritten note complaining that the Army 'grabbed' recovered discs. Researchers debate whether it refers to Roswell.
Hopi Ant People
Figures from Hopi tradition who are said to have sheltered the Hopi underground during past world-ending catastrophes. Some UFO researchers link them to insect-like non-human beings.
Hopi Prophecy
Indigenous predictions made by the Hopi tribe, which speak of potential global cataclysms and offer insight into their philosophy on environmental stewardship and cosmic connections.
Hopi Purification Prophecy
A Hopi tradition foretelling a coming 'Great Purification', a period of upheaval that will cleanse and transform the current world.
Hopi UN Address (1992)
An event in which Hopi elders delivered their prophetic warnings to the United Nations, reportedly followed within hours by a severe storm that flooded parts of New York.
Hopkinsville Goblins
A 1955 case in Kelly, Kentucky, where a family reported small, glowing, goblin-like beings attacking their farmhouse overnight; it is often cited as a possible alien encounter.
Horary astrology
A type of astrology used to answer specific questions by interpreting the positions of planets at the time the question is posed, rather than the individual's birth time.
Horned Demons
Supernatural entities often depicted as malevolent beings with horns, found in various mythologies and believed to be linked to evil spirits or paranormal phenomena.
Horned Werewolf
A cryptid reported in the UK, resembling a werewolf with horns, associated with terrifying sightings and folklore.
Horse-headed humanoid
A cryptid described as a human figure with the physical characteristics of a horse, often involved in unsettling or paranormal stories.
Horseman (Polish cryptid)
A pale, naked humanoid with a long horse-like face, human eyes and large teeth, reported by a witness in southeastern Poland in 1975. It allegedly emerged from a hole in the ground to grab a child's f...
Hotel Monte Vista
A historic hotel opened in 1927 in Flagstaff, Arizona, reputed to be one of the most haunted hotels in the American Southwest, with numerous reported ghost sightings.
Household Spirits
Figures from Celtic and Germanic folklore, such as house elves or kobolds, believed to do chores in exchange for food offerings and to vanish when seen. Edgar suggests the Vilvoorde entity may echo th...
Houska Castle
A castle located in the Czech Republic, reportedly built in the late 13th century over a bottomless pit often referred to as a gateway to Hell.
Howard Lutnick
A businessman and former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, who became notable for his controversial rise after the 9/11 attacks and his ties to various financial and intelligence circles.
Howard Monroe McCoy
A US Air Force colonel and aeronautical engineer who served as a senior technical intelligence officer. He worked on German wartime technology and at Air Materiel Command during the early 'flying sauc...
Hubbard Glacier
A large tidewater glacier located in Alaska, significant for its calving behavior, which has been studied for implications on past glacial processes.
Hubert Lamb
A British climatologist known for his work in climate variability and historical climate changes, active in the mid-20th century.
Hugh Evans
An author and researcher who studied Astrophysics and aeronautical engineering, dedicating significant effort to uncovering the connections between ancient myths and the stars.
Hugh Newman
British researcher and host of the Megalithomania conferences, focused on megaliths and the legendary giants of Britain. His 2019 talk on British giants inspired Evans's research.
human bioluminescence
The phenomenon in which living organisms, including humans, emit light as a result of biochemical reactions. Research into this area seeks to uncover deeper biological mechanisms and their implication...
Human consciousness
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, thoughts, and surroundings, which is often explored in relation to psychic phenomena.
Human Design
A metaphysical and self-discovery tool combining elements of astrology, the I Ching, Kabbalah, and the Chakras, used to provide insights into an individual's personality, strengths, and purpose.
Human Electromagnetic Extramission
A proposed phenomenon where the human body emits electromagnetic fields, potentially influencing health and well-being.
Human Hunting Parties
Allegations of organized groups engaging in the hunting of humans for sport, often linked to conspiracy theories regarding elite occult practices.
human origins
A field of study examining the beginnings of human life and the evolutionary processes that led to modern humans, often including alternative theories that challenge mainstream scientific views.
Human Performance in Extreme Environments
A field of study focused on how individuals function and cope psychologically under stressors found in aviation and space exploration.
Human potential
The concept suggesting that humans have the ability to achieve greater levels of understanding, capability, and consciousness that transcend ordinary limits.
human remains in the park
Allegations that human remains have been discovered within the confines of Disney parks, contributing to the urban legends surrounding the company.
Human Response to Vibration
A set of NASA Technical Reports that study how human beings react to various vibrational stimuli, exploring the psychological and physiological impacts.
human test subjects
Individuals who may be used in experimental settings without their full awareness, allegedly occurring in investigations related to Skinwalker Ranch's unusual phenomena.
Human trafficking
The illegal trade of humans, often for the purposes of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation.
Human trafficking ring
An illegal network that exploits individuals, often for sexual abuse and forced labor, highlighting significant societal and law enforcement issues related to child abduction.
Human-Alien Contact
Refers to alleged interactions between humans and extraterrestrial beings, which can include sightings, abductions, and other forms of communication and engagement.
Human/Alien Hybrids
Beings that are purportedly the result of genetic mixing between humans and extraterrestrials, often discussed in the context of UFO abduction narratives.
Humanoid
Refers to beings resembling humans, often reported in UFO sightings, including strange entities or creatures encountered during alien contact events.
Humanoid Encounter
A category of UFO report in which witnesses describe seeing human-shaped beings, often near a landed or hovering craft. Researchers sometimes classify these as close encounters of the third kind.
Humanoid encounters
Reports of experiences involving beings resembling humans, commonly associated with UFO phenomena and abduction claims.
Humanoid Entity
A being that resembles a human in form but may possess unusual or supernatural characteristics; often reported in paranormal encounters and UFO sightings.
humanoid figure
A being resembling a human in shape and size; in this context, related to the reports of a mysterious entity seen during the Flatwoods Monster incident.
Humanoid Figures
Entities resembling humans, often reported in alien abduction and UFO sightings, which are believed to represent different types of extraterrestrial life.
Humanoid Occupants
Human-like figures reportedly seen in or near landed UFOs. They are the central subject of all ten cases in this episode.
Humanoid Signature
The hypothesis that textual evidence reveals a 'cosmic seeding program', which implies humanity was genetically influenced by extraterrestrial beings.
Humanoids
Entities reported during UFO sightings that resemble human beings, often characterized by distinct features or abilities, as experienced in various global encounters.
Hundredth Monkey Effect
A disputed claim that once enough members of a species learn a behavior, the knowledge spreads to the rest of the species through a non-physical connection.
Hungry Ghosts
Disembodied spirits, found in Buddhist lore and paranormal folklore, believed to remain bound by cravings and addictions from their former lives.
Hunter Biden Laptop
Laptop said to belong to Hunter Biden whose contents were reported by the New York Post in October 2020. Critics allege that intelligence officials and social media companies worked together to suppre...
Hunter S. Thompson
An American journalist and author known for his gonzo style of journalism, who has been implicated in various fringe theories regarding high-profile crimes.
Hybrid Beings
In abduction lore, part-human, part-alien offspring reportedly created from genetic material taken from abductees. Steinfeld says he was handed one to hold during his experience.
Hybrid Children
Beings that abductees describe as part human and part alien. Some researchers claim they are the result of alien breeding programs.
Hybrid Faith
A belief system that combines elements from multiple faiths, allegedly engineered for social or political control, as suggested in the context of Roman manipulation of Christianity.
Hybrid Program
A claim from abduction research that gray aliens take reproductive material or pregnancies from abductees to create alien-human hybrid children.
Hybridization Program
A theoretical program in which extraterrestrial beings are said to manipulate human genetics, potentially resulting in the creation of hybrid entities that possess characteristics of both humans and a...
Hybridization theories
Claims suggesting that the tridactyl beings are the result of genetic mixing between humans and extraterrestrials or advanced beings.
Hydraulic Design
A method in architecture that engages with water management and flow, suggesting the design of structures incorporates hydrological systems to enhance functionality.
Hydraulic modeling
A method used in geology and geomorphology to simulate the movement of water to understand how it shapes landscapes, often applied in studying formations like drumlins.
Hydroglyphs
Austin's term for repeating symbols she says appear in frozen water when words in any language are placed under the dish. She claims these symbols form a universal language of meaning that resembles a...
Hyena-headed man
A creature reported in certain folklore contexts, described as a humanoid with features resembling a hyena, often associated with unusual encounters or horror narratives.
Hyena-like cryptids
Reports of unidentified creatures resembling hyenas, often reported to have unusual behaviors or characteristics that defy explanation.
Hyper-velocity impact events
Catastrophic collisions between celestial bodies and Earth that occur at speeds greater than 1 km/s, resulting in significant geological and environmental changes.
Hyperdimensional Parasites
Entities believed to exist in higher dimensions that feed on human emotional energy, often characterized as controlling forces that manipulate human consciousness.
Hyperreality
A condition in which reality is created or enhanced by a mixture of reality and simulation, making it difficult to distinguish the two.
Hyperscanning
Recording the brain activity of two people at the same time to see which brain leads in particular frequency bands. Fenwick used it to study light transmission between teacher and student.
Hyperspace Model of Consciousness
A theory by Cambridge-trained cosmologist Bernard Carr proposing that mind and psychic phenomena exist in extra dimensions beyond four-dimensional space-time. In this model, dreams and the afterlife c...
Hyperspectral detection
A technique used to capture information across various wavelengths of light to identify materials and objects that may not be visible to the naked eye.
Hypnagogia
The drowsy state between wakefulness and sleep, which can produce vivid sights, sounds, and a sense of presence. Researchers frequently cite it to explain reports of nighttime ghosts and entities.
Hypnagogic hallucinations
Vivid dream-like images or sensations that occur at the onset of sleep, potentially contributing to experiences involving shadow beings.
Hypnogogic state
The state experienced while falling asleep, characterized by dream-like imagery and sensations, which can blur the line between reality and hallucination.
Hypnopompic state
The experience occurring during the transition from sleep to wakefulness that can include vivid hallucinations, often mistaken for paranormal encounters.
Hypnosis
A state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, often used therapeutically but also in entertainment; some believe it can be used for manipulation or darker purposes.
Hypnosis in mind control
A technique used within MK Ultra to attempt to manipulate individuals’ thoughts and behaviors, reportedly enabling controls over subjects without their awareness.
Hypnosis session
A technique sometimes used to recover purported memories of alien abductions, during which individuals may recall details they believe were repressed or forgotten.
Hypnotic regression
A technique used by some therapists to recover repressed memories, which in this case, was applied to the Allagash witnesses to uncover details about their encounter with the UFO.
Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni
An underground prehistoric burial complex on Malta carved out of solid rock. It is the second type of ancient Maltese temple architecture, alongside the freestanding stone temples.
Hypogeum of Malta
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, a prehistoric underground complex dating to about 4000 BCE. It is famous for acoustic resonance that some claim alters brain states when people chant or tone inside.