Glossary
109 terms
Terms starting with "J"
109 terms
J. Allan Danelek
A Denver-area paranormal researcher and author who has written books on ghosts, reincarnation, UFOs, and Atlantis. He also runs the 'Our Curious World' website and YouTube channel.
J. Allen Hynek
An American astronomer and UFO researcher known for his work with Project Blue Book and for formulating the Close Encounters classification system. He was a key figure in bringing UFOs into the scient...
J.B. Rhine
A notable parapsychologist known as the founder of modern parapsychology who established rigorous research methodologies for studying psychic phenomena.
J.P. Cahn
San Francisco Chronicle journalist whose 1952 True magazine exposé branded the Aztec crash a hoax. Guests allege he acted out of professional jealousy and had ties to J. Edgar Hoover.
Jabulon
A composite name revealed in some Royal Arch rituals as the recovered 'lost word', often linked to Yahweh, Baal and Osiris. Fleischhauer reads it as the Demiurge in his ignorant state before awakening...
Jachin and Boaz
The two bronze pillars at the entrance of Solomon's Temple, central to Masonic symbolism. Fleischhauer interprets them as an encoded zodiac rising from Saturn to the Sun and Moon.
Jack Parsons
An American rocket engineer and occultist who was a prominent member of the Ordo Templi Orientis and known for his involvement in rituals that aimed to connect with extraterrestrial intelligence.
Jack R. Bialik
An engineer and technology expert with over 40 years of experience, who has worked with the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Homeland Security, and is known for his contributions to critical techn...
Jack Sarfatti
A physicist known for his unconventional theories on quantum mechanics and consciousness, active since the 1970s.
Jack the Ripper
A notorious unidentified serial killer active in London in 1888, known for brutal murders of women, whose identity remains a mystery and has inspired various theories, including a connection to HH Hol...
Jacob Frank
An 18th-century religious leader who proclaimed to be the reincarnation of Sabbatai Zevi, establishing the Frankist movement which deviated from traditional Jewish beliefs.
Jacobo Grinberg
Mexican neurophysiologist who studied consciousness, shamanism, and brain-to-brain communication. He disappeared mysteriously in December 1994, and his case has never been solved.
Jacques de Molay
The last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, burned as a heretic in Paris in 1314. He recanted his tortured confessions before dying, and the Masonic youth group DeMolay is named after him.
Jacques Vallee
A French computer scientist and ufologist, known for his work on UFO phenomena and his influential books on the subject, active since the 1960s.
Jacques Vallée
Venture capitalist and technologist known for his research on unidentified aerial phenomena and for his pioneering work in the field of UFO studies, active since the 1960s.
Jake Barber
A whistleblower who claims insider knowledge of classified government programs related to UAP recovery and the risks faced by those revealing such information.
James Clapper
Former Director of National Intelligence who was involved in discussions regarding government transparency and UAPs, emphasizing the need for public disclosure of information.
James Forrestal
The first Secretary of Defense of the United States, serving from 1947 to 1949, whose mysterious death has been a focal point for conspiracy theorists.
James Fox
Documentary filmmaker and UFO researcher known for his films like 'Out of the Blue' and 'I Know What I Saw' that investigate governmental UFO activities.
James Hodgkins
A psionic asset associated with Skywatchers, known for his insights on consciousness and UFOs.
James Lacatski
A former U.S. government official and key figure in the AAWSAP program, known for his work on UFO investigations and advocacy for government transparency concerning unidentified aerial phenomena.
James Leininger Case
A widely cited reincarnation case in which a young American boy had night terrors and detailed memories of being a WWII fighter pilot. His father later investigated and claimed to identify the pilot,...
James Randi
Stage magician known as 'The Amazing Randi' (1928-2020) who became a prominent debunker of psychic claims. He offered a million-dollar prize for proof of paranormal ability.
James T. Lacatski
A former Defense Intelligence Agency scientist who started and oversaw the AAWSAP program. He co-authored 'Skinwalkers at the Pentagon' about the secret government UFO study.
James Webb Space Telescope
A large space telescope designed to observe the universe in infrared light, launched in December 2021; it is expected to provide insights into the structure of the universe and may contribute to the s...
Japan Airlines Flight 1628
A notable UFO sighting that occurred in 1986 involving a Japan Airlines cargo flight, which has garnered significant attention and investigation.
Jared Kushner
Kushner is a real estate developer and former senior advisor to Donald Trump during his presidency, often linked to various political conspiracy theories.
Jason Quitt
Author and researcher known for his studies on out-of-body experiences and ancient knowledge, particularly concerning astronomy and mythology.
Jason Sands
A former U.S. Air Force master sergeant who has publicly claimed knowledge of UAP incidents and legacy programs, including in appearances connected to Joe Rogan's podcast.
Jay Stratton
Jay Stratton is a former U.S. intelligence official known for his involvement in the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) and for publicizing his findings on UFOs and UAP.
Jazz Shaw
A writer and UFO researcher who contributed to The Debrief and other outlets. He was known for skeptical but open-minded investigations into historical UFO cases such as Incident 88.
Jean Houston
A prominent American author and speaker, known for her work in human potential and consciousness studies. She has influenced numerous workshops and trainings globally since the 1980s.
Jean Houston and Robert Masters
Husband-and-wife researchers who co-wrote 'The Varieties of Psychedelic Experience' (1966). They later founded the Foundation for Mind Research to study altered states and human potential.
Jean Millay
A parapsychologist and psychic known for her contributions to the field, particularly through her books like 'Radiant Minds' and 'Multidimensional Mind', and her studies in shamanism.
Jed Pillar
An ancient Egyptian symbol resembling a spinal column, often associated with stability and energy flow, believed to connect to concepts of zero-point energy and higher states of consciousness.
Jeff Belanger
An author and paranormal researcher known for his extensive work on haunted places and folklore, active in the 2000s to present.
Jeff Nuccetelli
A UFO researcher who engages in discussions about unexplained aerial phenomena and has contributed to the dialogue on UFO sightings and encounters.
Jeffrey Epstein
An American financier and convicted sex offender whose extensive network included high-profile politicians, celebrities, and royalty, implicated in sex trafficking of minors.
Jeffrey Kripal
Professor of religious studies at Rice University who studies the paranormal, UFOs and mysticism. He co-founded the Archives of the Impossible and wrote books including 'The Super Natural' (with Whitl...
Jeffrey Mishlove
A parapsychologist and the host of New Thinking Allowed, he is known for his in-depth exploration of consciousness and is the recipient of a doctorate in parapsychology.
Jellyfish UAP
A jellyfish-like object filmed by the military over Iraq in 2018; it was made public by Jeremy Corbell in 2024, and the hosts claim unreleased footage shows it entering and exiting water.
Jeran Campanella
A notable figure in the Flat Earth community known for advocating flat Earth perspectives through social media and podcasts, particularly during the early 2010s.
Jeremy Corbell
Documentary filmmaker and UFO researcher known for his work on subjects related to UFOs and government secrecy, particularly his film 'Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers.'
Jesse Michels
Host of the YouTube show 'American Alchemy', which features long-form interviews on UAPs, government secrecy, and fringe science.
JFK Assassination
The 1963 assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, which is a popular subject of conspiracy theories linking various events and entities, including claims of governmental cover-ups.
JFK assassination files
Documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, some of which have been speculated to contain information regarding UFOs and government cover-ups.
JFK UAP retrieval operation
Allegations linking President John F. Kennedy to a secret program aimed at retrieving unidentified aerial phenomena, based on recently released government documents.
Jim Harold
A well-known paranormal podcaster and author, Jim Harold is famous for his show 'Jim Harold’s Campfire,' where he shares true ghost stories and paranormal experiences from listeners.
Jim Ryder
Late former Lockheed vice president alleged to have tried to transfer retrieved non-human craft materials to Bigelow's AAWSAP contractor before the CIA blocked the deal.
Jim Shell
A whistleblower from Air Force Space Command who has shared insights related to government operations concerning UFOs.
Jim the Wonder Dog
A Llewellin setter from Sedalia, Missouri, who died in 1937. He was reportedly tested at the University of Missouri in 1933 and is said to have predicted Kentucky Derby winners and election results.
Jim Vieira
A stonemason and researcher known for his investigation into ancient civilizations and giant skeleton reports, he has appeared on the History Channel and is a contributor to alternative history discus...
Jinmenken
A mythological creature from Japanese folklore, depicted as a human-faced dog or cat, believed to be an omen and associated with eerie encounters, particularly noted for its appearances around Hallowe...
Jinn
In Islamic belief, a race of beings created alongside humans and angels who refused to bow to humanity and were banished. Lore describes them as shape-shifting tricksters that can be bound to objects...
Joanna de Ângelis
A spirit guide said to have communicated through Divaldo Franco. Her 'psychological series' of books blends Spiritism with Jungian and transpersonal psychology.
Joanna Kujawa
A Polish-born author and spiritual detective based in Australia, known for her works on the connections between UFOs and ancient goddess traditions.
Joe Exotic
The central figure of the documentary series 'Tiger King,' known for his controversial lifestyle and criminal activities involving exotic animals, which sparked widespread public interest and became a...
Joe McMoneagle
A renowned remote viewer and author who gained fame through his involvement in U.S. government psychic intelligence projects, including the Stargate Project.
Joe Simonton Pancake Case
A 1961 Wisconsin incident in which chicken farmer Joe Simonton said occupants of a landed saucer gave him pancakes in exchange for water. It is often cited as one of the most absurd close encounters o...
John A. Keel
American journalist and paranormal researcher (1930-2009) who wrote 'The Mothman Prophecies' (1975). He tied the Point Pleasant sightings to UFOs, mysterious 'Men in Black,' and a wider theory of 'ult...
John and Gerry Tedesco
Brothers and independent UFO researchers known for the Nightcrawler 'Eye on the Sky' project. They report repeated sightings of anomalous lights and have described contact with federal agencies about...
John Anthony West
An American alternative Egyptologist (1932-2018) known for promoting the theory that water erosion shows the Sphinx is far older than mainstream dating. In his later views he suggested ages of up to a...
John Bedini
Idaho-based inventor (died 2016) known for the 'schoolgirl' magnet motor and battery chargers that he claimed captured back EMF (a reverse voltage produced by coils) to restore batteries. He is a cent...
John Brandenburg
A plasma physicist who claims isotope data, including Xenon-129 in the Martian atmosphere, shows Mars suffered ancient nuclear explosions. He argues these blasts destroyed a native civilization near C...
John Burke
A late American researcher and co-author of 'Seed of Knowledge, Stone of Plenty.' He studied energy fields at ancient monuments and claimed that seeds exposed to them at sites such as Maya pyramids ga...
John Chapman
A retired British Army soldier known for his involvement in the Ukraine conflict, where he witnessed a UAP during combat operations against Russian forces.
John David Norman
A convicted child molester who ran a nationwide network distributing child abuse material from the 1960s to the 1970s. Sommers claims Jack Ruby rented property from him in 1962.
John Dee
A prominent 16th-century mathematician, astronomer, and occultist who served as an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I and was known for his interest in alchemy and the occult.
John E. Mack
A Harvard psychiatrist known for his work on alien abduction, emphasizing the psychological aspects and including the potential societal implications of these experiences.
John G. Fuller
An American author known for his works on paranormal phenomena, particularly his book 'The Ghost of 29 Megacycles', which details communication attempts with the deceased using technology.
John G. Trump and the Tesla Papers
MIT engineer John G. Trump, Donald Trump's uncle, was asked by the U.S. government in 1943 to review Nikola Tesla's papers after Tesla died. The episode fuels theories that Tesla's suppressed inventio...
John Harrington (Brent Friedman allegation)
Described as a former Undersecretary of the Navy and Reagan-era Energy Secretary. Brent Friedman claims Harrington told him in 1981 he had been briefed about real aliens at an underground West Virgini...
John Herrington
A former official during the Reagan administration known for discussing alleged encounters with extraterrestrial beings and advocating for disclosure of this information.
John Keel
An influential figure in paranormal research, known for his exploration of UFO phenomena and conspiracy theories, particularly in his book 'The Mothman Prophecies'.
John Lamb Lash
Author of 'Not in His Image' (2006) who reinterprets Gnostic texts to argue that alien Archons, sometimes linked to reptilian forms, deceive and parasitize humanity.
John Lear
A prominent UFO researcher and pilot, known for his controversial theories about alien involvement in human affairs and the existence of secret government projects related to extraterrestrials.
John Mack
A Harvard medical school psychiatrist known for his controversial studies on alien abductions, emphasizing the psychological and existential implications of these experiences.
John McAfee
An American computer programmer and business magnate who founded the cybersecurity company McAfee, Inc. He was a controversial figure known for his eccentric behavior and involvement in various legal...
John Michell
British esoteric writer (1933–2009) known for 'The View Over Atlantis' and work on sacred geometry and ancient measurement systems (metrology).
John Perkins
An American author and former economic consultant known for his controversial book 'Confessions of an Economic Hit Man,' where he exposes the role of economic hit men in influencing foreign policies.
John Scottus Eriugena
A 9th-century Irish philosopher (c. 800-877) at the Frankish court of Charles the Bald who brought Neoplatonic ideas into Western Christianity. He is known for apophatic theology, which holds that God...
John Wayne Gacy
A serial killer active in the 1970s who was known to dress as a clown for children's parties, which contributed to the stigma surrounding clowns.
John Worrell Keely
19th-century American inventor who claimed to power machines using sound vibrations and 'etheric' force through his Keely Motor. Critics considered his work fraudulent.
Johnny Gosch
A 12-year-old boy who went missing in September 1982 while on his paper route in Des Moines, Iowa, sparking widespread media attention and public concern.
Jonathan Goldman
Boulder, Colorado-based sound healer active since the early 1980s and a Grammy-nominated recording artist. He is known for the formula 'frequency plus intent equals healing,' for books such as 'The Di...
Jonathan Reed
A man who claims he killed an alien in the woods near Seattle in the 1990s and kept its body in a freezer. He says he has footage of the being and its craft.
Jonestown
A settlement established by the Peoples Temple led by Jim Jones, which culminated in a mass suicide in 1978, poisoning over 900 people.
Joseph Glanvill
A 17th-century English philosopher and clergyman who investigated witchcraft and the supernatural. He published an account of the Drummer of Tedworth and claimed to have heard the disturbances himself...
Joseph Lisiewski
A late 20th-century chemist, practicing alchemist, and associate of Israel Regardie. He championed 'old system magic' based on the original grimoires and published the newsletter 'Howlings from the Pi...
Joseph McMoneagle
Former U.S. Army intelligence officer known as 'Remote Viewer #001' in the Stargate program. He is the author of 'Memoirs of a Psychic Spy,' 'Mind Trek,' and 'Remote Viewing Secrets.'
Joseph of Arimathea
A biblical figure who is said to have provided his tomb for Jesus and is linked in legend to the introduction of Christianity in Britain, particularly in Glastonbury.
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall
Austrian orientalist (1774-1856) whose 1818 'Mysterium Baphometis Revelatum' argued that the Templars practiced Ophite Gnosticism and venerated the Baphomet.
Josephine McCarthy
An author, magical teacher, and director of the Quareia magical training course, known for her expertise in modern occult practices.
Joshua Cutchin
Author and researcher known for his work on the supernatural, particularly examining the intersections between fairy folklore and modern UFO encounters.
Joyce Bowles
Witness to a significant UFO sighting in 1976, who reported ongoing paranormal experiences linked to that event.
JPL Verification Attempt
An effort to validate the findings of McMoneagle's remote viewing session by comparing them with scientific data collected by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory regarding Mars.
Juan Moricz
Hungarian-Argentine explorer who in 1969 filed a notarized claim of finding artificial tunnels and engraved metal plates in Ecuador's caves. His refusal to guide others to the site fueled doubts about...
Judas Iscariot Crucifixion Theory
A fringe claim that Judas Iscariot, not Jesus, was the one crucified. It echoes ancient substitution traditions, such as Gnostic and later accounts in which someone else died in Jesus's place.
Judy Wood
An author and researcher known for her controversial theories regarding the causes of the collapse of the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks, particularly her claims about the use of directed-...
Jules Urbach
Founder and CEO of OTOY, Inc, who developed groundbreaking technologies for virtual reality and digital effects, earning acclaim in the film industry.
Julia Mossbridge
Researcher known for meta-analyses and experiments on presentiment, the idea that the body anticipates future events seconds before they happen.
Julian Jaynes
Princeton psychologist (1920-1997) and author of 'The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind' (1976), which argues that human consciousness emerged only about 3,000 years ago.
Jungian Analysis
A therapeutic approach developed by Carl Jung that emphasizes the exploration of the unconscious through symbols, archetypes, and the relationship between personal and collective experiences.
Jungian Individuation
A psychological process described by Carl Jung, where an individual integrates different aspects of the self to achieve personal growth and self-realization, often in the context of the unconscious.
Jungian Mandala
A spiritual symbol, derived from Jungian psychology, representing the wholeness of the self, often used as a method for exploring the subconscious.
Jungian Psychology
A school of thought founded by Carl Jung, emphasizing the relationship between the conscious and unconscious mind, including archetypes and the collective unconscious.
Junichi Takanashi
A Japanese UFO investigator who reported the Tomakomai case in Flying Saucer Review and connected it to other accounts of UFOs drawing up water.
Junk DNA
A common term for DNA that does not code for proteins. Fringe theorists claim this 'hidden 97%' holds dormant spiritual or psychic abilities deliberately suppressed by outside controllers.
Juvenile Water
A geological term for water believed to come from magma or the deep Earth for the first time, never having been part of the surface water cycle. Primary water proponents cite it in support of their th...