Glossary
186 terms
Terms starting with "N"
186 terms
Nada Yoga
A Hindu yogic discipline that uses sound and inner listening as a path to union with the divine. Traditional Hindustani classical musicians often saw themselves as spiritual seekers first and musician...
Nag Hammadi Library
A collection of early Christian and Gnostic texts discovered buried in Egypt in 1945, including alternative gospels that present Jesus as a teacher of inner knowledge rather than doctrine.
Nag Hammadi scriptures
A collection of early Christian and Gnostic texts discovered in 1945 near Nag Hammadi, Egypt; these texts include writings that illuminate alternative viewpoints on Christian teachings and metaphysics...
Naga
A serpent or reptilian divine being in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. In Khmer legend, a Naga princess co-founded the Cambodian civilization, which some fringe researchers read as reptilian contact.
Nan Madol
A ruined city of massive basalt columns built on artificial islets off Pohnpei in Micronesia. Local oral tradition says twin sorcerer brothers built it using levitation and a flying dragon, and Vieira...
Nanodiamonds
Tiny diamond particles created under extreme pressures, which can be formed in both extraterrestrial impacts and terrestrial events.
Narrative Management
The strategic shaping and control of the way information is presented and perceived, often used in media contexts to influence public understanding and attitudes toward complex issues.
NASA Documentation
Records, images, and accounts released by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration which are often cited in discussions and debates about moon-related conspiracies.
NASA's Charles Buehler
A lead electrostatics scientist at NASA who is mentioned in connection with discussions regarding the scientific principles behind the UFO propulsion technologies.
NASA's debunking
Refers to NASA's official 2007 statement that the Face on Mars is a natural formation, stemming from geological processes and optical illusions, leading to a closure of further investigation on the an...
NASA's involvement in UFOs
The engagement of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in research and investigations concerning unidentified flying objects and their implications for aeronautics and space exploration.
NASAs
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a U.S. government agency focused on the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research, also scrutinizing UFO phenomena.
Nasoraeans
An ancient baptizing 'river' sect connected to the Mandaeans. The guest argues they were the true lineage of the historical Jesus and that mainstream scholarship conceals them.
Natal astrology
A branch of astrology that analyzes an individual's birth chart to predict personality traits and life events based on the positions of celestial bodies at the time of their birth.
Natal charts
Astrological charts that represent the positions of celestial bodies at the exact time and location of an individual's birth, used for personal insights and predictions.
Natalie Wood
An American actress renowned for her roles in films during the 1950s and 1960s, notorious for her mysterious drowning in 1981, which has been the subject of various conspiracy theories.
National Archives
The repository where important governmental documents are stored, including a 300-page FBI file related to the Aztec UFO incident that was quietly moved there.
National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS)
Founded by Robert Bigelow in 1995, NIDS was a private research organization that investigated paranormal phenomena, UFOs, and edge science, aiming to promote scientific inquiry into unexplained occurr...
National Security
A field concerned with the protection of a nation's interests and citizens, increasingly focused on understanding UAP as potential threats or anomalies.
National Security and UFOs
A concern regarding military and governmental responses to unidentified aerial phenomena, often leading to secrets surrounding extraterrestrial encounters being maintained for national security reason...
national security enterprise
The collective organizations and agencies responsible for protecting a nation, including intelligence services that may monitor UAP activities.
National Security Study Memorandum 200
A 1974 U.S. government study, overseen by Henry Kissinger and declassified in 1989, that framed population growth in developing nations as a U.S. security concern. Conspiracy theorists cite it as proo...
national security violations
Allegations concerning breaches of security protocols that may threaten the safety of a nation, often invoked in the context of sensitive government operations.
National Space Symposium
An annual gathering that attracts leaders from the world of space science, technology, and defense, focusing on innovative advancements and policy discussions.
National UFO Historical Records Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico nonprofit founded by UFO historian David Marler. It holds a large private archive of UFO case files, including Project Blue Book and early civilian research materials.
National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC)
A US organization founded in 1974 in Seattle that runs a hotline and online database where the public can log UFO sightings.
National Underwater Reconnaissance Office (NURO)
A highly classified military organization involved in underwater reconnaissance operations; its activities are not well-known even within the Navy.
Native reports
Accounts and oral histories from indigenous peoples regarding their understanding of ancient structures and their origins, often illuminating alternative narratives of history.
NATO exercises
Military drills involving members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which may have historical connections to alleged underwater encounters from the Cold War era.
Natural Technologies
Natural technologies encompass traditional ecological practices and methods derived from nature that promote sustainability and environmental restoration, often utilizing ancient wisdom alongside mode...
Nature strike back
The phenomenon where animals exhibit unexpected or aggressive behavior, often as a result of human encroachment or disturbance.
Navajo Culture
The Navajo Nation is a Native American territory encompassing a portion of northeastern Arizona, southeastern Utah, and northwestern New Mexico, known for its rich traditions, folklore, and spiritual...
Nazca Lines
A series of large ancient geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert of Peru, created between 500 BCE and 500 CE, whose purpose and meaning are still subjects of speculation and research.
Nazca mummies
Alleged ancient mummies discovered in Nazca, Peru, that some researchers claim exhibit features suggestive of extraterrestrial origins, sparking significant debate within the fringe research community...
Nazi aliens
A conspiracy theory suggesting that Nazis collaborated with extraterrestrial beings during World War II, utilizing alien technology and possibly seeking refuge in places like Antarctica.
Nazi Antarctic expeditions
Secretive missions undertaken by Nazi Germany during World War II to Antarctica, where some believe they sought to establish bases and access advanced technologies, possibly even extraterrestrial in o...
Nazi Disc Craft
Theoretical aircraft developed by the Nazis during World War II, often cited in conspiracy theories regarding advanced technology and UFOs.
Nazi Flying Saucers
A conspiracy theory asserting that Nazi Germany developed advanced flying disc technology during World War II, purportedly based on captured alien technology.
Nazi Occultism
The exploration and incorporation of mystical and esoteric beliefs by the Nazi regime, which influenced many aspects of their ideology and policies.
Nazi technology recovery
The Allied efforts after World War II to obtain advanced technologies developed by Nazi Germany, including alleged advanced aerospace projects that could link to modern UFO reports.
Nazorean (Nasoraean)
A title that Mandaean texts use for initiates who guard hidden knowledge (gnosis). Taylor argues that 'Jesus the Nazarene' referred to this sect rather than to the town of Nazareth.
NDEs (Near-Death Experiences)
Phenomena reported by individuals who have come close to death, often involving visions of an afterlife or transcendental experiences, though not directly related to Sasquatch.
Near-Death Experience
Vivid experiences reported by people close to death, such as leaving the body, passing through a tunnel, or meeting deceased relatives. They are often cited as evidence that consciousness may exist in...
Near-death experience (NDE)
A profound psychological event occurring during or after an individual experiences clinical death or near-death, often described as a journey into another realm with reports of heightened awareness.
Near-death experiences
Phenomena reported by individuals who have come close to death, often involving feelings of peace, out-of-body experiences, and encounters with spiritual beings.
Near-Death Experiences (NDEs)
Phenomena reported by individuals who have come close to death, often characterized by out-of-body experiences, feelings of peace, and encounters with otherworldly beings.
Necromancy
The practice of interacting with the deceased, often for the purpose of foretelling the future or gaining hidden knowledge; a common theme in ancient cultures, including those in Mesopotamia.
Necronomicon
A fictional grimoire invented by horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, often referenced in occult discussions as a source of dark knowledge about the unknown and non-human entities.
Need to Know
A project co-created by Richard Dolan and Bryce Zabel aimed at investigating and documenting UFO phenomena and government disclosure activities.
Neem Karoli Baba
Indian Hindu guru (died 1973), known to followers as Maharaj-ji, whose Western disciples included Ram Dass and Dale Borglum.
Neigong
A form of internal martial arts and meditation practice in Taoism that focuses on cultivating the vital energy (Qi) within the body for spiritual growth and enlightenment.
Neil McCasland
A retired US Air Force major general and former Air Force Research Laboratory commander, previously linked to Tom DeLonge's UFO efforts. He reportedly went missing in 2025, shortly after LOCUST testin...
Nekyia
From the Greek for a ritual of summoning the dead and descending to the underworld. Jung used the term for the perilous journey into the unconscious that, if survived, brings transformation.
Nemrut Dagi
A mountain in southeastern Turkey that features the ruins of a 1st-century BC royal tomb, including large stone statues and monumental architecture that reflects syncretic Hellenistic and local tradit...
Neo-Advaita
A contemporary spiritual movement that emphasizes immediate realization of one's true nature, often simplifying traditional Advaita Vedanta teachings.
Neolithic
Refers to the later part of the Stone Age, characterized by the development of agriculture and permanent settlements, typically between 10,000 BC and 3,000 BC.
Neolithic Britain
The period in Britain from around 4000 to 2500 BC characterized by the development of agriculture, megalithic architecture, and early forms of organized society.
Neolithic Monuments
Structures built during the Neolithic period, including henges and barrows, often serving ceremonial purposes and reflecting the social and spiritual lives of ancient people.
Neoplatonism
A philosophy that emerged in the 3rd century AD, building on the ideas of Plato, emphasizing the role of a singular, transcendent source of reality from which all existence emanates, deeply influencin...
Nephilim
Mysterious figures mentioned in the Bible, often described as giants or fallen angels, that are thought by some researchers to have influenced ancient human civilizations.
Nervous-system products
Items designed to regulate and improve the functioning of the nervous system, which may include tools aimed at stress relief and emotional balance.
Nested Field Theory
A conceptual framework proposed by Christopher Noël that suggests consciousness functions as a nested field, interacting with quantum fields to explain parapsychological phenomena.
Neuralink
A neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk in 2016, focused on developing implantable brain–machine interfaces, controversial for its use of prisoners in testing.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
A psychotherapy and communication approach developed in the 1970s that drew heavily on General Semantics. Mainstream science widely regards it as a pseudoscience.
Neurodivergence
A term referring to variations in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, mood, and other mental functions, which some researchers connect to unusual experiences or 'anomalous communication'...
Neurogenesis
The process of generating new neurons in the brain, which has been linked to learning, memory, and potentially recovering from trauma, as suggested by recent research into the effects of Ayahuasca.
Neurological Control
Methods and techniques aimed at influencing the brain's functions to manipulate thoughts, actions, and emotions.
Neurophenomenology
An interdisciplinary approach that seeks to understand the relationship between neural processes and subjective experiences, particularly in altered states of consciousness.
Neuroplasticity
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections; often discussed in the context of recovery from brain injuries and mental health disorders.
NeuroQuantology
An interdisciplinary field that combines neuroscience and quantum theory to explore consciousness and its connection to the brain, with implications for understanding out-of-body experiences and poten...
Neuroscience
The scientific study of the nervous system, encompassing aspects of biology, psychology, and cognitive science, particularly relevant in exploring consciousness and communication methods.
neurosurgeon
A medical doctor specializing in surgery on the brain and other parts of the nervous system; in this context, a neurosurgeon who operated on an alien being.
Neuschwabenland
Region of Antarctica claimed by Nazi Germany during its real 1938-39 expedition. Conspiracy theories hold that it became a secret Nazi base housing advanced craft.
Neutral monism
A philosophical theory that posits both consciousness and physical reality emerge from a single, fundamental substance or reality, bridging the gap between mind and matter.
New Blood Type
A recently identified blood type that some theorists suggest may be linked to extraterrestrial origins or possibly the historical bloodline of Christ.
New Fire Ceremony
An Aztec ritual held every 52 years when the 260-day and 365-day calendars realigned. A fire was lit when the Pleiades reached the zenith to ensure the world would continue.
New Paradigm Institute
An organization focused on advancing research and informed discussion about UAPs, its implications for humanity, and advocating for disclosure. It was founded to bring together experts and researchers...
New Regime in Science
A proposed shift in scientific understanding and paradigm that Dr. Farrell argues is beginning to recognize the potential interconnections between ancient knowledge and modern technological advancemen...
New Swabia (Neuschwabenland)
A territorial claim made by Nazi Germany in the late 1930s in Antarctica, where they believed they discovered resources and strategic advantages.
New Water for a Thirsty World
A 1960 book by Michael Salzman about Stephen Riess's primary water work, which the guest says carried a foreword by Aldous Huxley. He claims original copies were bought up and destroyed during Califor...
New World Order
A conspiracy theory suggesting that a secretive power elite is conspiring to eventually rule the world through an authoritarian world government.
Newgrange
A prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland, built around 3200 BC, recognized for its passage tomb and elaborate stone carvings, believed to align with solar events.
NewsNation
An American news network that focuses on providing balanced reporting and news coverage, including investigative journalism on UAP topics.
Nguoi Rung
Vietnamese term meaning roughly 'forest people.' It refers to a reputed wild hominid or Bigfoot-like creature said to live in the remote highlands of Vietnam.
NHI (Non-Human Intelligence)
Refers to entities or intelligences that are not of human origin, often discussed in the context of extraterrestrial life forms and their potential interactions with humanity.
Nibiru
A hypothetical planet that Zecharia Sitchin claimed orbits the sun every 3,600 years and is the Anunnaki home world. Astronomers find no evidence it exists, but some believers say its return causes pe...
NICAP
National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena, the leading civilian UFO research group of the 1950s-60s, which researchers allege was infiltrated by CIA officers.
Nicholas Roerich
A Russian painter, writer, and mystic active in the early 20th century, known for promoting the idea of universal brotherhood and spiritual evolution, and for his involvement in the development of the...
Nick Cook
British journalist and author, formerly aviation editor of Jane's Defence Weekly, best known for 'The Hunt for Zero Point' (2001), which investigates claims of secret antigravity research programs.
Nick Pope
Former official at the UK Ministry of Defence who investigated UFO sightings and became a prominent voice in UFO research.
NIDS (National Institute for Discovery Science)
Founded in 1995 by businessman Robert Bigelow, NIDS focused on the scientific investigation of unusual phenomena including UFOs and paranormal activities, particularly at Skinwalker Ranch.
Nigel Kerner
The late British author on UFOs and aliens, known for 'Grey Aliens and the Harvesting of Souls.' He argued that grey aliens are soulless beings seeking human souls.
Night Dwellers
Sterling's own name for gray aliens he believes crash-landed long ago, lived in Ozark caves, and passed advanced knowledge to Atlantean refugees and local peoples.
Night Hag
A folklore figure found across many cultures, described as a malevolent being who sits on a sleeper's chest and causes paralysis and terror. It is closely tied to experiences of sleep paralysis.
Nightcrawler
A research initiative led by the Tedesco brothers focusing on capturing and analyzing aerial and underwater phenomena using advanced multi-sensor technology.
Nightcrawler Mobile Research Laboratory
A mobile UFO research operation run by brothers John and Gerry Tedesco. It uses camera and sensor equipment to document unexplained aerial phenomena, largely around coastal New York.
Nightcrawlers
Mysterious entities known from a series of alleged sightings in Fresno, California, characterized by their slender, white, humanoid form.
Nigredo
The first, 'blackening' stage of the alchemical Great Work, in which matter or the self is broken down before rebirth.
Nigredo, Albedo, Rubedo
The three classic stages of the alchemical work: blackening (breakdown and purification), whitening (illumination), and reddening (bringing that light into everyday life).
Nikolai Fedorov
Russian philosopher (1829-1903) who founded Cosmism. He argued that humanity's 'common task' is to defeat death and scientifically resurrect every ancestor who has ever lived.
Nimitz Encounter
A famous incident in which U.S. Navy pilots reported encountering a UAP during a training exercise off the coast of San Diego in 2004.
Nimitz Incident
A notable UFO encounter involving U.S. Navy pilots in 2004 off the coast of Southern California, where military aviators engaged with an unidentified object, sparking extensive analysis and debate in...
Nimitz Tic Tac Encounter
A highly publicized UFO sighting from 2004 involving Navy jets from the USS Nimitz that encountered a flying object shaped like a Tic Tac, which has since generated significant discussion about UAPs.
Nimitz Tic Tac Incident
A 2004 encounter in which US Navy pilots from the USS Nimitz tracked a white, Tic Tac-shaped object. Infrared footage of the encounter was published by the New York Times in 2017.
Nine-fold casting
An ancient metallurgical process involving multiple stages of pouring molten metal into a mold to create intricate shapes and designs, indicative of advanced crafting techniques in historical artefact...
Ninth Legion (Legio IX Hispana)
A Roman legion that disappears from surviving records in the early 2nd century AD. Its unexplained fate has fueled theories, including Osmon's claim that it was secretly sent to North America around 1...
Nisargadatta Maharaj
Indian Advaita Vedanta teacher (1897-1981) from Mumbai, known for the book 'I Am That' and for repeatedly telling students 'you are not your body'.
Nizari Ismailis
A Shia Muslim sect also known as the Assassins, who established a historical presence in the 11th century, focusing on esoteric interpretations of Islam and Gnostic spirituality.
Nizari Ismailis (Assassins)
A branch of Shia Islam founded in the late 11th century under Hassan-i Sabbah at Alamut in Persia, famous for targeted political killings. The word 'assassin' comes from the hostile label 'hashishin,'...
No-Self (Anatta)
A Buddhist teaching that there is no permanent, fixed self. Hanscom paraphrases it as 'no self, no problem' to describe dissolving ego-based identity.
Noah Zerdin
Founder of the Link of Home Circles in the 1920s, a network connecting home seance groups. Foy claims Zerdin's spirit asked him in 1990 to start an organization to save physical mediumship.
Noah's Ark
A biblical vessel said to have saved Noah, his family, and pairs of animals from a global flood, prompting explorations and theories regarding its historical existence and location.
Noah's Ark Scans
A modern Christian research group led by Andrew Jones that uses ground-penetrating radar and soil analysis at the Durupinar site. It claims to have found evidence of buried tunnels and man-made right-...
Noah's Ark Society
An organization founded by Robin Foy focused on the research and development of physical mediumship practices and the documentation of related phenomena.
Noahide Laws
Seven moral laws that Jewish tradition considers binding on all humanity. Conspiracy theorists claim there is a secret plan to impose them on non-Jews as a form of religious law.
Noble Lie
A concept from Plato describing a falsehood told by authorities supposedly for the public good. Here it is applied to Anthony Fauci's early COVID guidance against wearing masks, cited as proof that of...
Noetic Sciences
A field of study that examines the nature and potentials of consciousness and includes topics such as extrasensory perception and intuition.
Noetics
A field of study focused on the potential of human consciousness and its influence on the physical world, encompassing both scientific and spiritual perspectives.
Non-corporeal Energy Forms
Entities or energies that are believed to exist without a physical body, often referenced in discussions of spiritual and mystical experiences.
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Legally binding contracts preventing whistleblowers and individuals from disclosing sensitive information, often used in government and corporate sectors.
Non-dual experience
A state of consciousness where the sense of separation between the self and the universe dissolves, often resulting in profound insights into the nature of reality.
Non-duality
A spiritual principle, central to many meditation traditions, which holds that apparent opposites are ultimately one unified reality.
Non-human beings
Entities reported during sightings or encounters with UFOs, commonly believed to be extraterrestrial in nature, based on witness testimonies from events like the Rendlesham Forest incident.
Non-human biologics
Alleged extraterrestrial life forms or materials purportedly recovered from UFO crash sites, often referenced in discussions about government cover-ups regarding UFOs.
Non-human craft
Objects or vehicles purportedly piloted or created by extraterrestrial beings, often described in the context of UFO sightings.
Non-human entities
Beings purported to be extraterrestrial or otherwise not of human origin, often associated with abductions and UFO sightings in conspiracy narratives.
Non-Human entity
An unidentified being that does not belong to the human species, often referenced in the context of UFO encounters and purported extraterrestrial contact.
non-human intelligence
A term used to describe intelligence that is not human in origin, often linked to extraterrestrial or interdimensional entities believed to be influencing Earth and its inhabitants.
Non-Human Intelligence (NHI)
Term used to describe intelligence from sources that are not human, often relating to extraterrestrial or otherworldly entities encountered in UAP research.
Non-Human Intelligences
Entities that are speculated to be extraterrestrial or of non-human origin, potentially interacting with humans and technology.
Non-Human Intelligences (NHI)
Entities that are believed to possess a higher level of consciousness and technology, often referenced in discussions around UFOs and alien contact.
Non-human intelligent life
Life forms that possess intelligence and cognitive abilities similar to or exceeding those of humans, often referenced in discussions of extraterrestrial beings.
Non-Human Intent
A concept suggesting the existence of intelligence or motives originating from entities not classified as human, often discussed in the context of UFO sightings and extraterrestrial encounters.
Non-human technology
Refers to advanced technology possibly originating from extraterrestrial or unknown sources, particularly in the context of UFO investigations.
Non-linear Warfare
A concept the hosts associate with Russian political strategist Vladislav Surkov, describing the manipulation of every side of a conflict at once. The goal is to keep a population confused, divided, a...
Non-local consciousness
The idea that consciousness can exist independently of the brain and may be interconnected across individuals, challenging conventional views of mind and matter.
Non-locality (consciousness)
The idea that mind or consciousness can act beyond the brain and across distance, in ways conventional science cannot explain. Fenwick invokes it for deathbed visits and Forger's light giving.
Non-ordinary consciousness
States of consciousness that differ from normal waking consciousness, often associated with altered states induced by meditation, ritual, or psychedelics, believed to provide insights into the nature...
Non-Ordinary Reality
A term popularized by anthropologist Michael Harner for the spiritual or visionary realm that shamans claim to access in altered states of consciousness.
Non-physical beings
Theoretical entities that could exist without a physical form, potentially resulting from advanced evolution through technology and AI.
Non-Terrestrial Officers
A term referring to alleged personnel within government operations that are claimed to be non-human or extraterrestrial in origin.
Non-terrestrial soldiers
A term used to describe alleged extraterrestrial beings who are believed by some conspiracy theorists to be enlisted in a military capacity within secret space programs.
Nondual Awareness
A state of consciousness in which the individual perceives no separation between themselves and the rest of the universe, often cultivated through meditation and spiritual practices.
Nonhuman Intelligence
Any form of consciousness or intelligence that is not human, encompassing potential alien beings, higher-dimensional entities, or intelligences embedded in the fabric of reality.
Nonhuman Intelligence (NHI)
A term used in UFO research and US government disclosure discussions for intelligent entities that may not be human. It is often preferred over 'alien' because it leaves open origins beyond other plan...
Noosphere
Teilhard de Chardin's concept of a planetary layer of collective human thought, evolving toward unity in an 'Omega Point.' Tunney argues transhumanists have adopted it to support a machine-linked coll...
Nordic aliens
A type of extraterrestrial reportedly resembling Northern Europeans, characterized by tall stature and blonde hair, commonly referenced in UFO lore.
Nordic control system
A theoretical framework proposed by Jorjani suggesting that extraterrestrial beings, particularly those described as Nordics, exert control or influence over human society.
Nordic spirituality
Spiritual practices and beliefs originating from the ancient Norse culture, including the use of symbols, myths, and rituals to connect with the divine.
Nordics
A classification of extraterrestrial beings typically described as resembling Northern Europeans, said to have tall statures and fair features, often associated with benevolent intentions.
Nordics / Blondes
Reported human-looking extraterrestrials with fair hair, often described as benevolent.
Nordics / Humanesque Aliens
Reported non-human beings who look almost human, often described as tall, blonde, and dressed in tight-fitting suits, and who frequently communicate telepathically.
Nordics and Reptilians
Alleged alien species from UFO lore: tall, human-looking Nordics and reptile-like beings. Sources claim the two are locked in a covert 'cold war.'
Norea
A Gnostic heroine, the daughter of Eve and sister of Seth in the Reality of the Rulers, who defies the Archons and burns Noah's ark. The angel Eleleth rescues her and teaches her the secrets of the Ar...
Noreen Gosch
The mother of Johnny Gosch, who became a prominent advocate for missing children after her son's abduction, working to raise awareness and changes in law enforcement responses.
Norse Sagas
Historical narratives from medieval Scandinavia that detail the lives and deeds of heroes and deities, rich in themes of exploration of the divine and personal destiny.
North American Wood Ape Theory
A hypothesis proposing that the creature commonly referred to as Bigfoot or Sasquatch is a surviving population of a large primate thought to exist in North America. This theory suggests that physical...
North Pole Prime (NP Prime)
In ECDO theory, the location of the geographic North Pole during the proposed 'state two' orientation. It sits in present-day Zambia, and Cunningham claims many ancient monuments are aligned to it.
NOT DEER
A term used to describe a creature resembling a deer but exhibiting unnatural behavior and movements, suggesting it may not be of this world.
Not Deer / Skinwalker
Folklore of creatures that resemble deer but behave unnaturally, such as walking upright, showing no eyeshine, or speaking. These creatures are often linked to Navajo skinwalker legends of shape-shift...
Not-deer
A term used to describe creatures that appear to be deer but exhibit strange, unnatural behaviors or characteristics that indicate they are not normal deer, often part of horror folklore.
Nous
In esoteric teaching, the higher mind or imaginal space linking the human and the divine. The Gospel of Mary says she saw Jesus in a vision through the nous.
Novelty Wave
A concept introduced by Terence McKenna suggesting that the evolution of consciousness is driven by waves of novelty that emerge in time.
NPC Theory
Internet-era idea, borrowed from the video-game term 'non-player character', that some people lack independent thought and simply follow programming. Some versions suggest they are non-human or alien...
Nubian Egg
An inscribed ostrich egg that Cunningham dates to about 3800 BCE. He claims it depicts flooded Egyptian basins, pyramids without their casing stones, and a two-band calendar marking 4,800- and 400-yea...
Nuclear assets
Weapons or facilities related to nuclear technology, including atomic bombs and nuclear power plants, which UAPs have reportedly been observed interacting with.
Nuclear detonation testing
Controlled explosions used for testing the effects and results of nuclear weapons, which can produce results similar to natural crater formation from impact events.
Nuclear Fusion
A process in which atomic nuclei combine to release energy, considered the 'holy grail' of clean energy; researchers in this field face numerous scientific and technological challenges.
Nuclear Machining
A hypothesis suggesting ancient civilizations may have used advanced techniques involving nuclear reactions to manufacture intricate stone artifacts, like Egyptian vases.
Nuclear shutdown events
Incidences where nuclear weapons systems have reportedly been rendered inoperable due to UFO sightings, indicating a possible connection between UFOs and military technology.
nuclear shutdowns
Refers to the decommissioning of nuclear power plants, which some claim are linked to sightings of UAPs in the vicinity of these facilities.
Nuclear UFO Incidents
Reported UFO sightings in proximity to nuclear weapons sites, which have raised concerns regarding national security and potential interactions with the military.
Nuclear warnings
Allegations that extraterrestrial beings communicated warnings about nuclear weapons and their implications for humanity during the supposed meetings with Eisenhower.
Nuclear-powered space laser
A theoretical concept posited by scientists like Edward Teller, suggesting the use of nuclear power to drive a laser system capable of military applications in space.
Nuclear-UFO connection
The hypothesis that there is a relationship between nuclear detonations and increased sightings of UFOs, suggesting a form of monitoring or response by these phenomena.
NUFORC (National UFO Reporting Center)
An organization founded in 1974 that collects and analyzes UFO sightings from the public, serving as a primary database for reports in the United States.
Nukes Aren't Real
A fringe theory claiming nuclear weapons are a hoax and that Hiroshima and Nagasaki were destroyed by conventional bombing.
Nullarbor Plain
A vast, arid area in Australia known for its remote landscapes, where various UFO sightings have been reported.
Numbers Stations
Shortwave radio broadcasts of coded numbers or tones, widely believed to send messages to spies. Russia's 'The Buzzer' is a famous example.
Nun
In ancient Egyptian cosmology, Nun refers to the primordial waters from which all creation emerged, often associated with the concept of chaos and the universe's origin.
Nuremberg 1561 Celestial Phenomenon
A mass sighting over Nuremberg, Germany, recorded in a woodcut, showing spheres, crosses, and cylinders apparently battling in the sky. It is often cited as an early, pre-modern UFO account.
Nuremberg Trials
A series of military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany for war crimes, starting in November 1945.
Nuts and Bolts UFO Hypothesis
The view that UFOs are physical, engineered craft, as opposed to explanations that treat them as psychic, paranormal, or consciousness-linked phenomena.
Nuts-and-bolts UFOs
The belief that unidentified flying objects are physical crafts, often implicated in myths of reverse-engineered alien technology, which the episode critiques.
NXIVM
NXIVM is a self-improvement organization founded in the late 1990s by Keith Raniere, which later became known for its cult-like practices and was involved in criminal activities including sex traffick...
NXIVM Cult
A sex cult founded in the early 2000s, known for recruiting individuals through self-help workshops, later exposed for its abusive practices, including sex trafficking and manipulation.