Glossary
187 terms
Terms starting with "R"
187 terms
Ra Castaldo
An esoteric researcher and podcaster who hosts 'Exploring the Ka with Ra' and runs The Mystical Spiral. Ra covers ancient mysteries, mysticism, and hidden history.
Ra Material
Also called the Law of One, a series of channeled sessions from the early 1980s said to come from a 'social memory complex' called Ra.
Radar Detection Challenges
Difficulties faced by military pilots in accurately identifying UAP due to limitations in radar technology that may not capture all types of aerial phenomena effectively.
Radar interference
A phenomenon where radar signals are obstructed or misinterpreted, sometimes used in discussions about UFO sightings to explain unidentified anomalies.
Radar Methodologies
Techniques utilizing radar technology to penetrate ground and structure layers effectively, valuable in archaeological exploration to discover hidden formations.
Radar Tracking
The use of radar technology to detect and track aircraft or other objects, often cited in military and UFO investigations to substantiate sightings.
Radar tracks
Data collected from radar systems that illustrate the movement and position of objects in the air or sea, often utilized in the investigation of unidentified flying or submerged objects.
Radar visual reports
Observations of UFOs corroborated by radar data, providing a scientific basis for claims of sightings, often considered more credible due to technological validation.
Radical Remission (Self-Induced Deep Healing)
Hanscom's term for a dramatic whole-body healing process that he links to unexplained recoveries seen in some terminal cancer patients, which he says the body can trigger once it shifts into a state o...
Radionics
A field of alternative medicine that uses subtle energy patterns to diagnose and treat illnesses, claiming to affect health outcomes without physical intervention.
Raelians
A UFO religion founded in 1974 by Claude Vorilhon (Raël), who claims extraterrestrials called the Elohim created humanity. The group drew headlines in 2002 by claiming to have cloned a human.
RAFT Technique
Anthony's four-step method for recognizing communication from the deceased: Recognize signs, Accept the contact as real, Feel without overthinking, Trust the message.
Rainbow Body
A Tibetan Buddhist belief that advanced practitioners' bodies dissolve into light, or stay free of decay, at death as a sign of spiritual realization.
Ram Dass
American spiritual teacher (1931-2019), formerly Harvard psychologist Richard Alpert, known for 'Be Here Now'. He co-founded the Seva Foundation and taught openly about aging and dependency after a 19...
Randall Carlson
An author and researcher known for his work on ancient architecture, sacred geometry, and catastrophism, active in the alternative history and esoteric communities.
Random Number Generator (RNG) Experiments
Decades-long parapsychology research testing whether human attention or large group events cause electronic random number generators to deviate from chance. The best-known example is the Global Consci...
Randy Anderson
A former Green Beret who claims to have had a significant encounter with extraterrestrial technology, specifically a levitating orb, that altered his perception of reality.
Rapid Human Cloning Theory
The claim that elites use alien-derived technology to grow adult clones of public figures in about five months. Supposed signs include puffy faces, no sweat or tears, and eye bruising from 'updates.'
Rapid Petrification
The hypothesis that organic materials can become fossilized in a very short time frame under certain conditions, challenging conventional timelines of geological science.
Raqia (Firmament)
Hebrew word for the 'firmament' created on Day Two, traditionally pictured as a solid dome over the earth. Graham reinterprets it as an expanding tensor field, essentially the stretching of spacetime.
Rasputin
Grigori Rasputin was a Russian mystic and advisor to the Romanov family during the early 20th century, often associated with supernatural abilities and controversial influence over political affairs.
Ratchet Effect
A theory popularized by comedian and commentator Jimmy Dore. It holds that Republicans push policy toward corporate and wealthy interests while Democrats act as a pawl that prevents any reversal towar...
Raymond Fowler
A prominent UFO researcher known for his work on the Andreasson Affair, particularly for conducting detailed investigations into alien abduction phenomena.
Raymond Moody
Philosopher turned physician whose 1975 book 'Life After Life' popularized the term near-death experience in English and launched modern NDE research.
RB-47 Incident
A 1957 event in which a US Air Force RB-47 electronic reconnaissance aircraft tracked an unknown object visually and on radar across several southern states. Many researchers consider it one of the st...
Ready Player One
A dystopian science fiction novel by Ernest Cline that explores virtual reality, gaming culture, and AI, depicting a future where individuals escape their harsh realities through an immersive digital...
Reagan's Scientific Team
A group of scientific advisors gathered during President Ronald Reagan's administration, allegedly involved in studying the implications of UFO phenomena and its potential connection to national secur...
Reality of the Rulers (Hypostasis of the Archons)
A Nag Hammadi Gnostic text retelling Genesis in which the spiritual Eve escapes into a tree while the Archons assault only her shadow. It also tells the story of Norea's defiance.
Reality Transparency Act
Proposed legislation discussed in UFO disclosure circles aimed at compelling greater government transparency about UAP-related information and programs.
Reality Tunnels
Concept popularized by Robert Anton Wilson in books like 'Cosmic Trigger'. It holds that each person lives inside a self-reinforcing filter of beliefs that they mistake for objective reality.
Rebis
An alchemical symbol of the 'divine hermaphrodite,' representing the union of male and female opposites. It is tied to the occult belief that primordial humanity was androgynous.
Reception
A horary concept in which one planet sits in a sign ruled by another planet, which is taken to show the attitude or willingness of the people or things those planets represent.
Recovered Craft (Crash Retrieval)
The claim that governments have secretly recovered crashed vehicles of non-human origin and are studying or reverse-engineering them in covert programs.
Recovered Memories
Memories that some individuals believe to have been repressed and later recalled, often in the context of trauma or fantastical experiences, such as those involved in alleged alien abduction experienc...
Recursive Trace Logic
A mathematical framework developed by Donald Hoffman that posits consciousness as the fundamental basis of reality, allowing for the derivation of physical phenomena from it.
Red Book
Carl Jung's private illustrated journal, written mainly between about 1914 and 1930, that records his visionary confrontations with the unconscious. It was published in 2009.
Red Pill
Slang taken from The Matrix for waking up to hidden truths about how power and society really work. A 'normie' who gets red-pilled abandons trust in mainstream institutions and media.
Red Square UAP
A reported unidentified aerial phenomenon characterized as a large cube or rectangular object that glowed red, witnessed by military personnel at Vandenberg.
Red-eyed figure
A mysterious, non-human entity reported in Southern California that is characterized by its striking red eyes and towering presence.
Red-Eyed Humanoid
A type of humanoid reported to have glowing red eyes, often associated with a malevolent presence, experienced in sightings across various locations.
Red-headed giants
Legendary large beings described in various reports and folklore, purportedly discovered in ancient burial sites, often associated with Native American histories.
Reddit UFO Stories
Narratives shared on Reddit by users recounting personal experiences or encounters with unidentified flying objects, often providing anecdotal evidence of potential extraterrestrial occurrences.
Redemption Through Sin
The antinomian idea, famously analyzed by scholar Gershom Scholem, that deliberately breaking sacred law can hasten redemption. Jiang argues it explains why the elite openly embrace immoral behavior.
Redhead
A person with naturally red hair, historically associated with various myths and superstitions, including accusations of witchcraft.
Redox Molecules (ION)
Molecules Bush says he found in ancient soils and describes as biology's 'wireless communication network.' They form the basis of his ION supplement, which he claims restores connection to self.
Reducing Valve (Huxley)
Aldous Huxley's idea, from 'The Doors of Perception' (1954), that the brain filters a vast universal 'Mind at Large' and lets through only a trickle so we can function day to day. Psychedelics or myst...
Reece Commission
A 1950s US congressional committee that investigated tax-exempt foundations. Conspiracy researchers cite it as evidence that groups like the Rockefeller and Carnegie foundations deliberately shaped ed...
Regenetics Method
A sound-based 'DNA activation' practice developed by Sol Luckman, built on vowel tones he links to the alchemical 'language of the birds.' He claims it brings about epigenetic healing.
Regression Hypnosis
A hypnosis technique used to try to recover suppressed memories, such as memories of an alleged abduction. Critics warn that it can create false memories, especially if the hypnotist asks leading ques...
Regressive Hypnosis
A hypnotic technique used to try to recover suppressed memories. It is widely used by UFO researchers to explore alleged abductions, though critics warn it can produce false memories.
Reiki
A form of alternative therapy that claims to channel energy into a patient to promote healing and relaxation; it revolves around the idea of transferring 'universal life energy.'
Reincarnation
The belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death, a concept present in various spiritual traditions including those influenced by ancient philosophical schools.
Reincarnation research
Studies that investigate claims of individuals who have memories of past lives, suggesting that consciousness may persist beyond death.
Reincarnation Trap
A modern esoteric theory that the afterlife is a deception in which entities trick souls, often by posing as loved ones, into being reborn on Earth again and again so their energy can keep being harve...
Relict flood channels
Ancient river channels that were created by past floods and are no longer active, providing evidence of previous high-energy water flow.
Remote Viewing
A practice where individuals, known as remote viewers, attempt to perceive or describe details about a distant or unseen target location, often through meditation or altered states of consciousness.
Remote Viewing (SRI program)
A psychic technique for perceiving distant or hidden targets using only the mind. It was studied at Stanford Research Institute from the 1970s to the 1990s under US government funding, with viewers so...
Remote Viewing / Project Stargate
Remote viewing is the claimed psychic ability to perceive distant or hidden targets. Starting with CIA-funded research at SRI in the 1970s, US government psychic spying programs continued into the 199...
Remote Viewing at SRI
Psychic research run at Stanford Research Institute from the 1970s by Harold Puthoff and Russell Targ with subjects like Ingo Swann. The government-funded program tested whether people could perceive...
Rendlesham Forest Incident
A series of reported UFO sightings that occurred in December 1980 near RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge in Suffolk, England, involving credible military witnesses and claims of extraterrestrial encou...
René Schwaller de Lubicz
French esotericist (1887-1961) who studied the Temple of Luxor and promoted 'symbolist' interpretations of ancient Egypt. His work influenced John Anthony West's theory that the Sphinx is much older t...
Rep. Burlison
A U.S. Representative reportedly making plans to visit covert government locations related to UAP investigations, expressing a willingness to challenge government secrecy.
Repeatability in Magic
The principle in magical practices that emphasizes the ability to replicate desired outcomes consistently, often at the expense of deeper spiritual connections.
Repeater Witness
A person who reports multiple anomalous experiences over time. Researchers note this is a common pattern among UFO and paranormal witnesses.
Replacement Theory
A conspiracy theory claiming elites are deliberately orchestrating mass migration to replace native Western populations.
Reptilian
A purported extraterrestrial being that is believed by some conspiracy theorists to have the ability to shapeshift and manipulate human affairs.
Reptilian beings
Reptilian beings are often described in conspiracy theories as shapeshifting aliens that manipulate human societies through powerful influence, believed to be part of an ancient race that exists in hu...
Reptilian Entities
A theory proposing that shape-shifting reptilian aliens manipulate human affairs, reportedly controlling global agencies and societies to maintain their power.
Reptilian Humanoid
A creature in conspiracy theories that suggests some extraterrestrial beings, resembling reptiles, are living among humans and may have a role in controlling or influencing world events.
Reptilian Lizard People
A conspiracy theory claiming that shape-shifting reptilian aliens control the Earth by taking on human form, often implicated in political manipulation and royal conspiracies.
Reptilian Shape-Shifting
A conspiracy theory suggesting that reptilian aliens can disguise themselves as humans and that they hold positions of power in society.
Reptilians
A type of alien often depicted as reptilian humanoids, believed by some conspiracy theorists to infiltrate human society and manipulate global events.
Reputation destruction
A tactic often employed to discredit individuals who come forward with claims or testimonies regarding sensitive or controversial issues, instead of outright silencing them.
Reset (Great Reset theory)
The belief that ruling powers periodically destroy cities or civilizations, through 'great' fires, floods or wars, to wipe out historical memory and rebuild society under a new narrative.
Residual Haunting
The theory that some ghosts are like recordings replaying past events over and over, without awareness of or interaction with the living.
Residual vs. Intelligent Haunting
A distinction paranormal researchers use: a residual haunting is believed to be a repeating 'recording' of past events, while an intelligent haunting is believed to involve a spirit that interacts wit...
Resonant Hardware
The theoretical concept that certain ancient structures were designed to amplify or control energy resonances, purportedly tuning human consciousness.
Restless Spirits
Souls of the deceased who are believed to linger in the physical world due to unfinished business or traumatic past events. They are commonly associated with haunting locations and disturbing the livi...
Retrocausality
A theoretical concept in physics which suggests that effects can occur before their causes, proposing a non-linear view of time.
Retrocausality / Event Reverberation
The fringe idea that very powerful events, such as 9/11, send ripples backward in time. Supporters say this explains why artists seem to 'predict' catastrophes before they happen.
Retrocausation
The idea that effects can come before their causes, so the future can influence the past. Eric Wargo argues it explains precognition and offers a simpler reading of quantum physics.
Revelation of the Method
Concept popularized by conspiracy writer Michael A. Hoffman claiming that elites openly hint at their plans in media to gain the public's passive consent.
Reverse Engineering
The practice of deconstructing technology, often extraterrestrial in nature, to understand its design and operational principles, commonly discussed in the context of UFOs.
Reverse-engineering
The process of analyzing a technology or object to understand its design and functioning, often with the goal of replicating or improving upon it, commonly discussed in relation to non-human technolog...
Rewilding the Imagination
A metaphorical concept for reconnecting with nature and its primal forces, encouraging individuals to rediscover the sacred and magical aspects of the natural world.
Rh-Negative Blood
A relatively rare blood type lacking the Rhesus D protein, most common among the Basque people of Western Europe. Fringe theories link it to Atlantean, extraterrestrial, or other unusual ancestry.
Rh-Negative Blood Theory
Fringe idea that people with Rh-negative blood descend from a non-ordinary lineage, such as Atlanteans or extraterrestrial visitors.
Rhine Research Center
An institution founded in the 1930s by J.B. and Louisa Rhine at Duke University, known for its scientific inquiry into parapsychological phenomena like telepathy and clairvoyance.
Rhys Dalton-Morgan
Australian UFO researcher known online as 'The UFOzzie' and author of 'UFOs: The Psychic Truth.' He researches Australian UFO history, government secrecy and the psychic dimension of UFO encounters.
Richard Alpert (Ram Dass)
Harvard psychologist and Leary's research partner in the early 1960s psychedelic studies. After traveling to India he took the name Ram Dass and wrote the spiritual classic 'Be Here Now' (1971).
Richard Barth
An Air Force veteran who claims to have experienced an alien abduction while guarding nuclear missiles, sharing his story about the encounter publicly years later.
Richard Dolan
A prominent UFO researcher and historian, active for over 25 years, known for his extensive research on UFOs, government secrecy, and societal implications of extraterrestrial life acknowledgment.
Richard Doty
A former counter-intelligence officer known for his controversial claims about UFO cover-ups and government involvement in the alien abduction phenomenon.
Richard Gallagher
An American psychiatrist who has advised the Catholic Church on exorcism cases and wrote 'Demonic Foes.' He reports possession phenomena such as levitation, superhuman strength and hidden knowledge.
Richard Haines
A former NASA scientist and leading ufologist who has extensively analyzed UFO sightings and photos, including the Cote Photo.
Richard L. Doty
A former United States Air Force officer known for his involvement in UFO-related investigations and for allegedly spreading disinformation regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial encounters.
Richard L. Thompson
Mathematician and Vedic scholar (1947-2008) who co-wrote 'Forbidden Archaeology'. His book 'Alien Identities' compares modern UFO reports with accounts in ancient Sanskrit texts.
Richard Sharpe Shaver
An American author active in the 1940s and 1950s, known for his claims about advanced underground civilizations and the concept of the Dero, which he described as malevolent beings living beneath the...
Richard Silberstein
Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience at Swinburne University in Melbourne, known for brain functional connectivity research. He is the author of 'Stranger and Stranger', which connects neuroscience with...
Richard Syrett
A Canadian broadcaster and author known for exploring alternative topics, particularly in the realms of the paranormal and conspiracy theories, and his work relating to rock music's hidden mysteries.
Rick Doblin
Founder and president of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), known for advocating for the therapeutic use of psychedelics and advancing research on MDMA-assisted therapy.
Rigden Jyepo
A title for the 'King of Shambhala' in Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Hollow Earth lore recasts him as the hidden 'King of the World' ruling from Agartha.
Rigden-jyepo
A figure in Tibetan Buddhism considered to be the ruler of Agartha, often associated with esoteric wisdom and the protection of sacred secrets.
Right Brain Paradox
Niebauer's idea that studying the brain's right hemisphere, which is linked to present-moment awareness and mystical feelings of connection, eventually leads a researcher beyond neuroscience to questi...
Right Hemisphere
The right hemisphere of the brain is associated with holistic thought, intuition, and non-linear processing, which plays a crucial role in experiences of transcendence.
Right-hand path
The right-hand path encompasses more traditional spiritual practices that emphasize moral behavior, communal identity, and adherence to societal norms.
ring-shaped ground trace
A physical mark on the ground left at a UFO sighting or abduction site, often described as circular or oval and believed to indicate the landing or presence of a craft.
Rio do Tempo / Zeitstrom
Meaning 'River of Time' (Portuguese) and 'Time Stream' (German), this is the claimed otherworldly transmitting station of deceased scientists and higher entities that communicated with ITC operators i...
Ritual
A prescribed sequence of actions or ceremonies in occult practices, often thought to facilitate contact with spiritual realms or energies.
Ritual immersion
A religious practice involving washing or dipping in water, significant in various cultural and spiritual traditions, including early forms of baptism in Christianity.
Ritual Mapping
The practice of mapping geographic locations in relation to spiritual rituals, where specific sites are believed to hold esoteric significance and power.
Ritual Sacrifice
A term used to describe the act of offering something valuable, often a life, to appease or worship deities, which some conspiracists believe is linked to certain high-profile events or societies.
Ritual Theater
The belief that major public events like sports finals, shootings, and ceremonies are staged or shaped by elite groups as symbolic rituals, often coded with numerology and occult imagery.
Ritual Theater / Scapegoat Ritual
A theory promoted by researchers like Heather Lynn claiming that major media events are staged or steered as occult public rituals. In this framing, a chosen figure is loaded with collective narrative...
Ritualistic calendars
Calendars specifically designed to time rituals and magical workings, facilitating spiritual engagements and traditions throughout the year.
Rituals
Structured actions or ceremonies that are performed for spiritual or cultural significance, often used in the context of MetaTheurgy for healing and empowerment.
Rizwan Virk
MIT-trained entrepreneur, video game industry pioneer, and author of 'The Simulation Hypothesis' (2019) and 'The Simulated Multiverse' (2021). He argues that reality may be a computer-generated simula...
RNG Experiments
Research conducted at Burning Man examining Random Number Generators (RNGs) to explore the influence of collective human consciousness on random events.
Road Trolls
Bizarre creatures often reported by truckers, characterized as troll-like beings that appear on dark highways, sometimes wearing tattered clothing and having a distinct appearance, such as a wooden pe...
Rob Skiba
A researcher known for his controversial views on Flat Earth theories and biblical narratives, active in the alternative research community until his death in 2021.
Robert Anton Wilson
An author and consciousness explorer known for his works on psychedelics, modern mysticism, and his views on reality and consciousness, particularly noted for his book 'Cosmic Trigger Volume One.'
Robert Barber
A figure whose spirit appears in the listener's father's dream, believed to have a connection with a local mill and possibly linked to the listener's family history.
Robert Bigelow
An aerospace entrepreneur and businessman known for his work in the investigation of UAP through his company Bigelow Aerospace and involvement with AAWSAP.
Robert Edward Grant
Polymath and alternative researcher known for work on sacred geometry and mathematics. At CPAK he claims the varying slopes of the pyramids encode musical resonances.
Robert Hastings
An author and researcher known for his work on UFOs, particularly regarding sightings at nuclear weapons sites, and has been active in the field since the late 1970s.
Robert Johnson Crossroads Legend
A folk legend that 1930s Delta blues musician Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads in exchange for his musical genius.
Robert Landry
An Air Force colonel who served as President Truman's aide from 1948. He said he gave Truman spoken-only quarterly briefings on CIA UFO reports, with nothing put on paper.
Robert Masters
Jean Houston's husband, an early psychedelic researcher and creator of the Masters Technique of mind-body work. He helped revive modern devotion to the Egyptian lioness goddess Sekhmet.
Robert Maxwell
A British media tycoon (1923-1991) and father of Ghislaine Maxwell, widely alleged to have worked for Mossad and other intelligence services. He died mysteriously after falling from his yacht.
Robert Monroe
A broadcasting executive who gained prominence for his out-of-body experiences and authored the book 'Journeys Out of the Body' in the 1970s, which explores the nature of consciousness.
Robert Salas
A former U.S. Air Force missile launch officer known for his testimony regarding the Malmstrom Air Force Base incident and UFOs affecting nuclear security.
Robert Sarbacher
American physicist and government science adviser who reportedly said in 1950 that the US had recovered flying saucers. Strieber says he died the same day Strieber sent him early Communion material.
Robert Schoch
Boston University geologist who argued in the early 1990s that water erosion on the Great Sphinx points to a construction date thousands of years earlier than mainstream Egyptology accepts.
Robert Schwartz
A Cleveland-based hypnotist and author of the 'Your Soul's Plan' book series. Since the mid-2000s he has explored pre-birth planning through channeled mediums and between-lives regression.
Robert W. Malone, MD
A virologist and immunologist known for inventing mRNA delivery and vaccination technology; active in discussions about public health policy and vaccine safety.
Robertson Panel
A CIA-sponsored scientific panel convened in 1953 that recommended debunking UFO reports to reduce public interest in the subject.
Robin Foy
British psychical researcher who organized the Scole Experiment in the 1990s and described his interest as documenting physical paranormal phenomena rather than promoting spiritualism.
Robot-like beings
Entities reminiscent of robots, potentially associated with alien technology or intelligence. Sightings of such beings are often linked to extraordinary claims of extraterrestrial encounters.
Rock Apes
A term referring to the alleged presence of unidentified primate-like creatures reported by American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Reports include mysterious howls and sightings around military bas...
Rock Art
Paintings and carvings created by ancient cultures, often considered records of their history, beliefs, and daily life, found on cave walls and cliffs.
Rock Art Ranch
An archaeological site in Arizona known for its petroglyphs and ancient rock art, providing insights into the cultures of early Native Americans.
Rockefeller Foundation
A philanthropic organization founded in 1913 by John D. Rockefeller that has had a significant influence on public health and medicine, including the promotion of modern pharmaceuticals.
Rolf Mowatt-Larssen
Former CIA officer who worked for 25 years in U.S. intelligence and led the WMD unit of the Counterterrorism Center after 9/11, known for his claims about time travel and UFOs.
Ron Wyatt
An amateur archaeologist from Madison, Tennessee, active from the 1970s to the 1990s, who promoted the Durupinar site as Noah's Ark. He claimed metal detector, radar, and soil sample evidence, along w...
Room-Temperature Superconductivity
A phenomenon where materials conduct electricity without resistance at room temperature, which could revolutionize technology and energy efficiency.
Rooster Ritual
An occult ceremony involving the symbolism of the rooster, often associated with awakening and enlightenment within esoteric traditions.
Ropen
A cryptid reported in Papua New Guinea, described as a living pterosaur-like flying creature, sometimes said to glow at night. The hosts also mention a related creature called the 'indava.'
Rory Kremer
An underwater archaeologist who investigates UFO sightings and their intersection with marine environments, noted for capturing video evidence of a UFO becoming a USO.
Rosedale Crossroads Trio
A 1971 close encounter in Rosedale, Alberta, in which Esther Clapison reported a glowing, open-sided craft and three small green-suited beings at a dirt-road intersection, followed by a lasting rectan...
Rosemary Brown
A British medium active from the 1960s who claimed that dead composers such as Liszt, Chopin, and Beethoven dictated new compositions to her.
Rosicrucian
A mystical and philosophical movement said to have originated in the early 17th century, emphasizing esoteric truths related to the nature of divinity, humanity, and the universe.
Rosicrucianism
A spiritual and cultural movement that arose in the early 17th century, characterized by a set of manifestos promoting esoteric wisdom, healing, and a vision of a peaceful world rooted in mystical kno...
Rosicrucians
A mystical and philosophical secret society founded in the early 17th century, known for its esoteric teachings and connections to spiritual enlightenment and hidden knowledge.
Ross Coulthart
Investigative journalist known for his work on UFOs and UAPs, with significant contributions to discussions on government transparency regarding non-human intelligence.
Roswell
A 1947 incident in New Mexico involving the alleged crash of an unidentified flying object, which has become a cornerstone of UFO lore and government secrecy discussions.
Roswell crash narrative
The 1947 incident in Roswell, New Mexico, where an alleged UFO crash led to conspiracy theories about government cover-ups and alien technology.
Roswell Debris Field
The ranch site near Corona, New Mexico, where rancher Mac Brazel found strange wreckage in 1947. Researchers believe this is where a crashing craft skipped and scattered debris before the military rec...
Roswell Incident
A 1947 event in Roswell, New Mexico, where an alleged UFO crash spurred decades of conspiracy theories regarding government cover-ups and extraterrestrial technology.
Roswell technology
Refers to alleged extraterrestrial technology derived from the 1947 Roswell UFO incident, which some claim has influenced modern technological advancements.
Rothschild Family
A prominent banking dynasty originating in the late 18th century, known for extensive wealth, influence in European finance, and purported connections to various political and economic events.
Rougarou
A legendary creature in Cajun folklore, often described as a werewolf-like being that roams the swamps of Louisiana, believed to be a warning against ignoring the Catholic faith.
Round Table Foundation
Puharich's 1950s research center on an estate in Maine. He tested mediums and psychics there for ESP and psychokinesis, reportedly with CIA and Navy sponsorship.
Roy Teague
Serving inspector with West Midlands Police, with 27 years in the job, and author of 'Close Encounters of the Police Kind' (2025). The book collects named UFO testimony from British police officers.
Royal Arch Keystone
In Royal Arch Masonry, the stone 'which the builders rejected' that completes the arch. In this Gnostic interpretation, it is a 13th element representing Christ, closing the zodiac and opening the cel...
Royal Canadian Air Force
The air force of Canada, which was involved in the investigation of the Shag Harbor Incident, officially classifying it as a UFO encounter rather than a misidentification.
Royal Conspiracy
Theorized secretive actions taken by members of the British royal family or their associates to influence or control political events, such as protecting the monarchy's reputation.
Ruach Elohim
Hebrew phrase in Genesis 1:2 usually translated 'Spirit of God,' which moves over the waters. In Graham's model it is the 'operator,' the active divine agent that drives creation.
Ruben Uriarte
Researcher specializing in UFO phenomena, known for his work documenting Mexican UFO cases and contributing to the understanding of unexplained aerial phenomena.
Rudolf II
Holy Roman Emperor from 1576 to 1612 known for his patronage of the arts and sciences and interest in alchemy, mysticism, and the esoteric traditions of his court.
Ruha
In Mandaeism, a surviving Gnostic religion of Iraq and Iran, a dark female spirit associated with the material world and mother of the planetary powers. Conner compares Stargazer's Moon Queen to her.
Rumsfeld Missing Trillions
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's September 10, 2001 speech admitting the Pentagon could not track trillions of dollars in transactions. Truthers link it to the attack on the Pentagon the next day.
Rune magic
A form of esoteric practice that involves the use of runes for divination, healing, and personal transformation, drawing on ancient traditions and spiritual energy.
Rune Soup
An alternative media platform and community, founded by Gordon White, focused on exploring esoteric traditions, magic, and spiritual practices.
Rupert Sheldrake
British biologist, born in 1942, known for the theory of morphic resonance and for research on telepathy in animals and humans. His 1981 book 'A New Science of Life' made him one of science's most con...
Rupert's Drop
A type of glass object that demonstrates unique stress and fracture properties; it is created by dropping molten glass into water, causing it to solidify rapidly and create a tough exterior with a fra...
Rural Cryptozoology
The study of and search for animals that are not recognized by mainstream science, specifically in rural areas, where local legends give rise to various reported sightings and folklore.
Russ Dizdar
A Christian minister and author of 'The Black Awakening' who claimed that a network of secret Satanic mind-controlled 'super soldiers' was being prepared for a future uprising.
Russell Targ
An expert in remote viewing and parapsychology, known for co-developing psychic spying programs for the CIA during the Cold War and authoring several influential books on consciousness and perception.
Russian Cosmism
A philosophical movement originating in Russia that combines ideas of spirituality, technology, and the evolution of humanity, proposing that humanity has a cosmic purpose tied to the universe.
Russian UFO Documents
Soviet-era files on UFO investigations that journalist George Knapp obtained in Russia in the early 1990s. They are said to describe Soviet military encounters with unidentified craft.
Ruth Kastner
Philosopher of physics and leading developer of the 'possibilist' transactional interpretation of quantum mechanics. She argues that quantum theory describes a real domain of possibility that exists o...
Ruth-Inge Heinze
Scholar of Asian shamanism who ran a long-running annual shamanism conference in San Rafael, California, and funded the publication of Millay's remote viewing book.
Ruwa, Zimbabwe incident
A reported close encounter from 1994 where 60 schoolchildren claimed to have seen a UFO and encountered beings from it, which has been widely studied and discussed in the UFO community.
Ryan Bledsoe
A UFO researcher and experiencer who gained attention due to his father, Chris Bledsoe's, claims regarding UFO sightings and alleged contact experiences.
Ryan Graves
Former US Navy fighter pilot known for his advocacy and firsthand accounts of UAP encounters.
Ryan Robbins
A prominent UFOlogist known for his YouTube channel 'Post Disclosure World', which focuses on advancements and discussions surrounding UAPs.
Ryan Sprague
UFO researcher, author of 'Somewhere in the Skies', and host of the Somewhere Skies podcast, which explores UFO sightings and the human side of the phenomenon.