Glossary
476 terms
Terms starting with "S"
476 terms
S-1 Committee
The WWII-era uranium committee that preceded the Manhattan Project. Bermas claims its key planning meeting with Oppenheimer and others took place at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco.
S-4
A purported classified site near Area 51 where Bob Lazar claimed to have worked on reverse-engineering alien spacecraft.
S-Force
A covert operations group allegedly involved in assassinations and other clandestine activities during the Cold War, speculated to have connections to high-profile events like JFK's assassination.
S2 Annex
An alleged 'creature containment facility' at Area 51 with special environmental chambers for housing live extraterrestrials. Doty claims there were around 30 such enclosures.
S4
A secret facility Lazar says sits near Papoose Lake south of Area 51, where he claims nine alien craft were stored in hangars built into a mountainside.
S4 Facility
A purported secret military base near Area 51, allegedly involved in the study and reverse engineering of extraterrestrial spacecraft, as described by Bob Lazar.
Sabbatai Zevi
A 17th-century Jewish mystic and false Messiah whose claims led to widespread upheaval in Jewish communities and had lasting impacts on religious thought.
Sabbatean-Frankism
A historical Jewish messianic movement that followed the 17th-century claimed messiah Sabbatai Zevi and the 18th-century leader Jacob Frank. In modern conspiracy circles, the name is used, without evi...
Sabian Astrology
A form of astrology developed by Marc Edmund Jones that uses symbolic descriptions for each degree of the zodiac, offering deeper insights during astrological readings.
Sabian Symbols
A set of 360 symbolic images, one for each degree of the zodiac, channeled by psychic Elsie Wheeler in 1925 and recorded by astrologer Marc Edmund Jones. Astrologers use them for more detailed reading...
Sabians
A mysterious ancient religious group named in the Quran as a 'people of the book', variously identified with the Mandaeans, the star-worshippers of Harran, or the people of Saba in Yemen.
Sacred Activism
A movement that combines spiritual practice with social activism, seeking to bring about change through love, compassion, and mystical insights.
Sacred Architecture
Design principles used in the construction of temples and ceremonial sites by ancient cultures, central to understanding the religious and cultural practices of the Olmec.
Sacred Contract
A concept introduced by Peter Kingsley referring to an agreement believed to exist between the living and the dead, which is said to shape the experiences of individuals exploring the underworld.
Sacred ecology
An approach that recognizes the spiritual dimensions of nature and the interconnectedness of all living things, fostering a deeper relationship with the Earth.
Sacred Frequencies
Vibrational patterns believed to have healing properties, capable of altering physical matter and influencing human biology.
Sacred Geometry
A concept that involves the geometric proportions and patterns found in nature and architecture, often associated with philosophical and spiritual meanings in ancient cultures.
Sacred Illness
A concept from author and therapist Deena Metzger describing a serious illness that educates and transforms a person from within, offering knowledge and a life path that could not be reached any other...
Sacred Mystery Rites
Ceremonial practices in ancient religions aimed at revealing hidden truths about the divine, often involving initiation and the passage of knowledge from the initiated to the uninitiated.
Sacred rituals
Ceremonial practices that are considered holy or significant, aimed at invoking spiritual experiences or connections to the divine.
Sacred Stories
Sacred stories are narratives considered holy or spiritually significant, often used to teach moral lessons or provide insights into the afterlife and human existence.
Sacred texts
Ancient religious writings that are considered authoritative and foundational, often containing esoteric knowledge about humanity's origins and spiritual practices.
Sacrifice
In spiritual contexts, sacrifice often refers to the act of giving up something valuable for a greater spiritual purpose, which can be related to personal transformation or collective awakening.
Sacsayhuaman
An Inca fortress located on the outskirts of Cusco, Peru, known for its extensive and precise stone wall constructions. The site features massive stones fitted together without mortar, showcasing adva...
Sacsayhuamán
An ancient Inca fortress located near Cusco, Peru, known for its massive, precisely cut stone walls that are often cited as evidence of advanced construction techniques.
Safety Physiology
Hanscom's term for the calm, restorative state of the nervous system, the opposite of fight-or-flight threat physiology. He claims chronic mental and physical illness heals only in this state.
Sagan Pyramids
Pyramid-shaped formations in the Elysium region of Mars imaged by Mariner 9 in 1972. They were first described by Mac Gibson in the journal Icarus in 1974 and later popularized by Carl Sagan.
Sage Wall
A mysterious elongated geological feature in Montana that some believe exhibits signs of human construction, raising questions about ancient human activity and the possibility of lost civilizations.
Sailor Reports
Historical accounts from maritime personnel that recount sightings of unusual lights or shapes in the ocean, often linked to USO phenomena.
Saint Cyprian
A legendary sorcerer who, according to tradition, converted to Christianity and was martyred. He is venerated as the patron saint of magicians and appears in folk grimoires such as the Book of St. Cyp...
Saint Issa
The name given to Jesus in a manuscript that Russian traveler Nicolas Notovitch claimed to have found at Hemis Monastery in Ladakh in 1887. The text describes Jesus studying in India and Tibet during...
Saira
The name of a faceless, cosmic feminine being that appeared in Istvan's and Kovács's visions. Kovács interprets her as an archetype of the divine feminine whose body spans galaxies.
Sallie House
A historic house in Atchison, Kansas, known for alleged paranormal activity, especially surrounding a young girl named Sallie who is said to haunt the place.
Salvador Roquet
Mexican psychiatrist active in the 1960s and 70s who developed 'psychosynthesis,' a group therapy method combining psychedelics with intense sensory stimulation. His work drew controversy and led to h...
Salvatore Pais
A Navy scientist known for his research and patents on advanced technologies such as inertial mass reduction and gravitational wave generation, suggesting possibilities for anti-gravity propulsion.
Sam the Sandown Clown
A 1980s case from the Isle of Wight in which children reported a strange, clown-like being with a pointed head. It is noted here for a theory linking the name 'Sam' to slang for the devil.
Samadhi
In yogic and meditative traditions, a state of deep meditative absorption. Some practitioners claim that in this state their breathing and heartbeat can be suspended.
Sammy Hagar
Rock musician and former lead singer of Van Halen, known for sharing experiences of extraterrestrial encounters in his autobiography.
Samuel Chong
A lawyer and UFO researcher known for his translations and interpretations in court, who has a keen interest in paranormal phenomena and the cultural aspects of UFO discussions.
San La Muerte
A skeletal male folk saint, usually shown holding a scythe, venerated mainly in Paraguay and northeastern Argentina as a protector of outcasts and prisoners. Some devotees implant small bone amulets u...
San Pedro
A mescaline-containing cactus used ceremonially by Andean shamans for thousands of years to induce visionary states. Kovács used it in rituals with South American shamans.
Sanchuniathon
A semi-legendary Phoenician writer whose work survives only in fragments quoted by later authors. He described Atlas as a figure who settled on a high mountain and studied astronomy.
Sandown Clown
A UK encounter in which a clown-like being reportedly told the witness there were others like him, cited as an example of hidden companion beings in UFO cases.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
A mountain range in Colorado that is known for its unique geological features and has been the site of various retreats and research expeditions related to ancient climate impacts.
Santo Daime
A Brazilian-origin syncretic religion founded in the 1930s that uses ayahuasca as a sacrament in long ceremonies called 'works'.
Sasquatch
A legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit North American forests, with numerous alleged sightings and encounters contributing to cryptid folklore.
Sasquatch / Bigfoot
A large, ape-like cryptid said to walk upright and live in North American forests. Witnesses typically describe it as between 6 and 10 feet tall and covered in hair.
Satanic accelerationism
A belief system that combines elements of Satanism with accelerationism, advocating for a transformative and chaotic overhaul of societal structures to bring about profound change.
Satanic Ritual Abuse
A set of allegations involving ritualistic abuse by groups claiming to follow Satan or practice the occult, often associated with mind control and systematic abuse.
Satanic Trauma
A term referring to psychological and emotional wounds believed to be caused by experiences related to satanic practices, often discussed in the context of recovery and healing.
Satellite imaging
The use of satellite technology to capture detailed images of the Earth's surface, which can help identify and map underground features.
Saturn Return
An astrological concept describing the period around ages 28 to 30 when Saturn returns to its position at a person's birth. It is believed to bring major life transitions.
Saucer Nests
Unusual formations discovered in rural areas, often linked to UFO sightings, thought to be evidence of extraterrestrial activity.
Saul-Paul Sirag
Mathematician and physicist who theorized about consciousness and hyperspace. His ideas influenced Millay's work on remote viewing.
Saw Cuts on Egyptian Basalt
Straight striations and overcuts found on basalt blocks at Giza and other sites. Alternative researchers cite them as evidence of advanced cutting tools, while critics attribute some of them to modern...
Scablands
A region in Washington state marked by unique geological features resulting from glacial flooding, particularly significant during the Ice Age, shaping the area's topography.
Scalar North
A term Bedini used for an amplified magnetic field said to form along the tangent when two north poles are forced together. Gardner claims it is 40 times stronger than a single pole.
Scalar Physics
A theoretical field of physics that examines the use of scalar fields, often associated with alternative energy devices and consciousness manipulation.
Scalar Wave Research
A field of study focused on theoretical waves that can convey energy or information in a manner that may surpass traditional physics, often linked to advanced propulsion and weaponry.
Scalar Waves
Hypothetical longitudinal energy waves said to come from Tesla's work and the original form of Maxwell's equations. Fringe researchers claim they can carry information through the Earth and be used as...
Scale Invariance
A concept in physics and mathematics where structures are similar regardless of their size; applied here to understand geological formations over vast distances.
Scandinavian 'Ghost Rockets'
A series of unexplained aerial phenomena reported in Scandinavia in 1946, characterized by sightings of flying objects, contributing to discussions about UAPs and potential foreign technology.
Scanning Aperture Radar (SAR)
Aerial technology used for earth observation that employs radar to create high-resolution images of the earth's surface, useful in detecting underground structures.
Scanning Electron Microscope
A type of electron microscope that provides high-resolution imaging by scanning a sample with a focused beam of electrons, allowing for the detailed analysis of material surfaces and compositions.
ScanPyramids Big Void
A large hidden space at least 30 meters long, found above the Grand Gallery using cosmic-ray muon detection and published in Nature in 2017. Dunn's colleague Eric Wilson suggests it served as a pre-am...
Scarcity Spell
The host's term for the claim that elites deliberately promote the idea that resources like water, oil, and food are scarce in order to justify centralized control, high prices, and war.
Scared to Death
A podcast by Dan Cummins where he shares true ghost stories and horror tales, often involving personal narratives and audience submissions, aimed at exploring fears and the supernatural.
Scarlet Imprint
A publishing house focused on esoteric and pagan literature, known for works that explore the intersection of spirituality, magic, and contemporary issues.
Schumann Resonance
Natural electromagnetic frequencies in the cavity between Earth's surface and the ionosphere, often called Earth's 'heartbeat'. Some fringe researchers claim it shifts before major traumatic events.
Schumer Amendment
A legislative amendment aimed at improving transparency regarding UFO sightings by requiring the U.S. government to report on its investigations and findings related to unidentified aerial phenomena.
Schumer-Rounds UAP Disclosure Act
Legislation aimed at promoting transparency and public disclosure of information regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) within the U.S. government.
Schumer/Rounds amendment
Legislation proposed in Congress that seeks to ensure the disclosure of government information regarding UFO crash retrievals and reverse engineering programs.
Schwaller de Lubicz
R.A. Schwaller de Lubicz (1887-1961), a French esotericist and alchemist who wrote 'The Temple in Man,' a symbolic decoding of Egyptian temples. Wargo suspects he may have been connected to Fulcanelli...
Scientific and Medical Network
An organization founded to explore and promote alternative approaches to science and medicine, emphasizing the integration of consciousness studies and holistic perspectives.
Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU)
An organization founded to promote scientific research and discussion around Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), encouraging collaboration among researchers from various fields.
Scientific Fraud
Deliberate falsification or fabrication of data and findings in scientific research that misleads peer reviewers and the public, undermining the integrity of scientific inquiry.
Scientific Method
A systematic way of learning about the world through observation and experimentation, which Zabel critiques Tyson for misapplying regarding UFOs.
Scientific Suppression
The systematic withholding of scientific knowledge or research findings by authoritative entities, often justified by national security or political motives.
Scientism
The belief that science and scientific methods provide the only valid tools for understanding reality, dismissing other forms of knowledge or belief systems, especially spirituality.
Scientocracy
A concept described by Tunney referring to a system in which scientific authority overtakes personal rights, leading to potential tyranny over individual autonomy.
Scientology
A religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the early 1950s based on the teachings of 'Dianetics,' known for its controversial practices and allegations of abuse and manipulation.
SCIF
Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, a secured room or building where U.S. officials handle and discuss classified information. UAP researchers often cite SCIF briefings as the setting where...
SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility)
A secure, classified space where sensitive information is discussed and analyzed, often used for briefings with government officials and intelligence agents.
SCIF Flu
Refers to a rumored illness affecting individuals who have participated in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) related briefings, particularly in the context of UAP discussions.
Scole Experiment
A series of séances held in Scole, England, during the 1990s, known for purported paranormal phenomena including physical mediumship and the manifestation of unusual phenomena.
Scole Experimental Group
A collective of individuals who conducted paranormal investigations in a farmhouse in Scole, Norfolk, in the 1990s, claiming to communicate and collaborate with spirits.
Scole Experiments
A series of seances held in the 1990s in Scole, England, and investigated by members of the Society for Psychical Research. Participants reported spirit messages, objects appearing out of nowhere, and...
Scopaesthesia
The claimed ability to sense when someone is staring at you from behind. Sheldrake says about 95% of people report this experience and that people turn toward the exact direction of the gaze.
Scott and Suzanne Ramsey
A husband-and-wife research team known for their investigations into the Aztec UFO crash, they have been active in promoting their findings and have authored a book detailing their research.
Screaming skulls
Legends of human skulls in England believed to emit screams or invoke misfortune if disturbed, often linked to local folklore and historical events.
Screen Memories
Psychological phenomena where a person experiences distorted or altered memories of an event, often reported in the context of alien abduction experiences as a way to cope with traumatic memories.
Screen Memory
In abduction research, a false or substitute memory, such as seeing an animal or an angel, that is believed to mask the true encounter. Some researchers claim the beings implant these memories.
Scripted Reality
The idea that reality is predetermined or influenced by hidden forces, suggesting a narrative or script that guides human experience.
Scrying
Gazing into a crystal ball, mirror, or similar reflective object to receive visions or messages from spirits.
SCU (Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies)
An organization dedicated to scientific inquiry into unidentified aerial phenomena, established to promote transparency and understanding of UAP encounters and their significance.
Sea Serpent
Legendary aquatic creatures said to resemble snakes or dragons, often reported in maritime lore and folklore throughout history.
Sealed Temple Door
Refers to a mysterious temple in India believed to be sealed for protective reasons, with legends indicating that opening it could unleash catastrophic consequences.
Sean Kirkpatrick
Former director of the AARO, engaged in controversies related to UFO disclosure and national security.
Sean Webb
Seeker, entrepreneur, and researcher known for his explorations of consciousness and its intersection with UFO phenomena. He focuses on personal awakening experiences and the implications for understa...
Séance
A gathering of people to attempt to communicate with spirits, often involving rituals to summon supernatural entities.
Seasons of catastrophe
The concept that history is marked by recurrent periods of widespread destruction and upheaval, often linked to natural disasters and societal changes.
Seated Liberty Dollar
A series of silver coins minted in the United States from 1837 to 1891, noted for their depiction of Liberty seated on a rock.
Second Heaven
A theological idea, based on Paul's mention of a 'third heaven,' describing a spiritual realm between Earth and God's throne. Merkel claims it is a war zone from which non-human entities and hellhound...
Second Matrix
A concept suggesting that an alternate reality is constructed by societal beliefs and narratives, affecting individual perception and reality.
Second Sphinx Claim
A recent claim promoted by Biondi and Mei that radar scans reveal a second buried sphinx on the Giza plateau. The claim has not been confirmed by mainstream researchers.
Second System of Cognition
Robert Ornstein's term for a latent, nonverbal, intuitive mode of perception that emerges when ordinary self-focused consciousness quiets down.
Second Temple Judaism
The period of Jewish history from 516 BCE to 70 CE when the Second Temple in Jerusalem stood, marked by significant religious developments and sect formation due to external influences and internal st...
Secret Book of John
An important Gnostic text that presents revelations about the nature of God, the cosmos, and human existence, elaborating on themes of creation and divine knowledge.
Secret Planets
The hypothesis that unknown celestial bodies could pose a threat to Earth, often featured in conspiracy theories.
Secret societies
Organizations that often claim to hold knowledge or power that is concealed from the public, which are frequently linked to conspiracy theories and historical manipulation.
Secret Space Program
A collection of conspiracy theories alleging the existence of clandestine government operations focused on advanced space technology and extraterrestrial encounters.
Secret UFO files
Classified documents and reports concerning UFO sightings and encounters, often kept from public disclosure to protect sensitive national security interests.
Secretive Organizations
Groups that operate under secrecy, often associated with conspiracies and hidden agendas, impacting public narratives around UFO incidents.
Secrets of Shambhala
The title of part three of the hosts' Hollow Earth series. It covers legends of Tibetan temples hiding tunnels to the inner Earth and lamas who know of inner-Earth people.
Secrets of the Great Pyramid
Peter Tompkins' 1971 book asking whether the Great Pyramid preserves a lost ancient science. It is a foundational text of alternative pyramid research.
Secular Eschatology
A belief system that substitutes traditional religious end-times narratives with secular interpretations, often focusing on human destiny and the future without divine intervention.
Secularization
The process by which religious institutions, practices, and beliefs lose their social significance, impacting cultural and ethical perspectives.
Security Clearance
A status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information, typically involving a background check and posing risks when discussing sensitive information.
Sedona
A city in Arizona known for its red rock formations and vortex sites, attracting those interested in spirituality and New Age beliefs about energy.
Seelie Court
In Scottish folklore, the Seelie Court represents benevolent fairies that help humans, contrasting with the Unseelie Court, which consists of malevolent beings that may harm mortals.
Sefer Yetzirah
An ancient text attributed to the Tannaic sage Abraham that outlines the principles of Kabbalistic thought, focusing on the creation of the universe through letters and numbers.
Sefirot
The ten attributes or emanations through which the Divine reveals itself and continuously creates both the physical and metaphysical realms in Kabbalah.
Seikilos Inscription
An ancient Greek song carved with musical notation on a marble column found near Izmir, Turkey, in the 19th century. It is one of the oldest complete written melodies known.
Seismic Reflection Profiles
Geophysical survey techniques that use seismic waves to visualize subsurface characteristics and geological layers, providing insights into past environmental conditions.
seismic waves
Waves of energy that travel through the Earth's layers as a result of an explosion, which were documented in the aftermath of the Tunguska event.
Sekhmet
Lioness-headed Egyptian goddess of war and healing, whose worship was revived in modern spiritual circles partly through Robert Masters. Houston reportedly contracted a serious infection while cleanin...
Sekret Machines
A book series co-authored by musician Tom DeLonge and author Peter Levenda that discusses the relationship between humanity and non-human intelligence, suggesting that UAP phenomena are linked to anci...
Self with a capital S
A concept from mystical traditions such as Advaita Vedanta referring to a pure, unchanging awareness or 'I am' presence. It is said to underlie, and remain separate from, the personal self shaped by l...
Self-Luminous Lights
A recurring feature of UFO reports in which an object appears to glow from within but does not light up anything around it.
Self-Realization Fellowship
A spiritual organization founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda that teaches Kriya Yoga meditation and honors both Jesus and Hindu masters such as Babaji.
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
A committee of the United States Senate that oversees the nation's intelligence agencies and their operations, particularly in matters related to national security.
Senator Harry Reid
A former U.S. Senator from Nevada, Reid was instrumental in securing funding for UFO research projects and has been a prominent advocate for government transparency regarding extraterrestrial phenomen...
Senator Rounds
Mike Rounds (Marion Michael Rounds) is a U.S. senator from South Dakota who co-sponsored the Schumer-Rounds UAP Disclosure Act and has participated in discussions about government transparency and pol...
Senior Chief Alex Wiggins
A military official who testified about a Navy encounter with Tic Tac objects in 2025 and has suffered threats linked to his revelations.
Sentient Plasma
The idea that plasma, a fourth state of matter, can possess consciousness or awareness, leading to the hypothesis that it interacts with human experience, particularly in shamanic rituals.
Serapeum
An ancient Egyptian burial complex for sacred bulls, located in Saqqara, known for its massive granite sarcophagi and intricate stonework.
Serapeum Boxes
Massive granite boxes in underground tunnels at Saqqara, discovered by Auguste Mariette in 1851. Alternative researchers point to their precise interior machining as evidence of lost technology.
Serapeum of Saqqara
An underground complex in Egypt containing huge granite boxes weighing 50 tons or more, traditionally explained as burials for sacred Apis bulls. Alternative researchers argue the precision and logist...
Sergio Loaiza
A cartographer involved in the 1971 government mapping mission during which the Cote Photo was captured, playing a key role in the photograph's provenance.
Serial Killer
An individual who commits a series of two or more murders, often with psychological motives and a specific modus operandi; the theory suggests Nicole and Ron could be connected to an unidentified kill...
Serpents and Dragons
Symbols frequently used in ancient mythologies representing chaos, destruction, and transformation, often connected to deeper spiritual lessons about the cyclical nature of existence.
Servitor
A Servitor is a magical entity created through intention and focus, often used to perform specific tasks or achieve goals as directed by its practitioner.
Set-Typhon
The Egyptian god of chaos, the desert, and outsiders, whom the Greeks identified with the monster Typhon. He is invoked frequently in the Greek Magical Papyri, and Schreck believes he is linked to Abr...
Seth Breedlove
Founder of Small Town Monsters, an independent film company dedicated to documenting American folklore and cryptid sightings, active since 2015.
Sethian Gnosticism
An early Christian-era Gnostic movement (2nd-4th centuries CE) that venerated Seth, son of Adam and Eve, as the ancestor of a spiritually awakened lineage. It produced texts such as the Secret Book of...
Sethian texts
Ancient Gnostic writings attributed to the Sethian sect, which explore themes of divine knowledge, mystical experiences, and the nature of consciousness.
Sethians
An early Gnostic movement of roughly the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE that revered Seth, the son of Adam, as the ancestor of a spiritually enlightened lineage. It is the host's favorite Gnostic group.
SETI
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, a scientific effort aimed at detecting signs of extraterrestrial communications and advanced civilizations.
Setka
Code name for Soviet state UFO research programs begun in the late 1970s. Some Russian ufologists claim KGB chief Yuri Andropov protected these programs.
SETKA program
A decade-long initiative during the Soviet era, led by Colonel Boris Sokolov, aimed at collecting and analyzing thousands of UFO reports from military units across the USSR.
Seven Sermons to the Dead
A Gnostic-style mystical text that Carl Jung wrote privately in 1916, based on his visionary experiences and later included in his Red Book material.
Sexual Mysticism
A spiritual practice where sexual experiences and erotic energy are utilized as means of connecting with the divine or achieving greater spiritual insights.
Sexual Transmutation
An esoteric and occult practice of redirecting sexual energy toward spiritual growth or creativity, often tied to balancing masculine and feminine energies.
Shadow (Jungian)
Carl Jung's term for the unconscious part of the personality that holds repressed traits, feelings and talents. These can be negative or positive, and they often resurface later in life.
Shadow Being
Supernatural entities often described as dark figures that appear during sleep paralysis episodes, believed by some to be manifestations of fear or negative energy.
Shadow beings
Mysterious entities often reported in paranormal experiences, described as dark figures that may be perceived out of the corner of one’s eye, sometimes associated with fear and supernatural phenomena.
Shadow Characters
Zweig and Steve Wolf's method of personifying a recurring pattern of thoughts, feelings and body sensations as a named inner figure. Giving it a name and image lets a person observe it and talk with i...
shadow entities
Supernatural beings that are often reported in paranormal experiences, particularly during sleep paralysis, perceived as dark figures that induce fear or dread.
Shadow entity
An apparition, often described as a dark figure, that is thought to be associated with negative or frightening energy, sometimes linked to sleep paralysis experiences.
Shadow Figure
A common type of paranormal entity often described as a dark silhouette or shadowy outline, typically associated with feelings of dread and often seen in peripheral vision.
Shadow figures
Dark silhouettes that some people claim to see, often associated with paranormal presence or experiences, thought to represent spirits or entities.
Shadow People
Ethereal entities often reported in peripheral vision, characterized by dark, shadowy figures that evoke fear and are frequently associated with sleep paralysis or supernatural experiences.
Shadow Self
The shadow self refers to the unconscious part of the personality that contains repressed weaknesses, desires, and instincts, first introduced by psychologist Carl Jung.
Shadow Work
A psychological practice developed by Carl Jung, focusing on exploring the unconscious mind to integrate repressed aspects of the self, leading to greater personal insight and growth.
Shadowlands
In Betty's account, dim, self-created lower realms where souls ruled by earthly addictions or a fear of the light remain, ranging from dreary towns to hellish depths.
Shag Harbor Incident
A UFO sighting that occurred on October 4, 1967, near Shag Harbor in Nova Scotia, where witnesses reported seeing a strange craft enter the water, leading to an official UFO classification by the Roya...
Shag Harbour Incident
A 1967 event in which a lit object crashed into the waters off Nova Scotia. Canadian divers and the US Navy searched for it, and it is widely considered the best-known USO case.
Shag Harbour UFO Incident
A 1967 event in Nova Scotia, Canada, where many witnesses, including RCMP officers, saw lit objects descend into the sea. Canada's Department of National Defence officially lists it as unsolved.
Shalva's Attack on Dwarka
A story from the Bhagavata Purana in which the demonic King Shalva attacked Krishna's city of Dwarka from a metal flying craft. Ancient-astronaut writers cite it as an ancient description of advanced...
Shamanic Contact
A practice in which shamans enter altered states of consciousness to engage with spiritual entities or dimensions, often seeking guidance or healing.
Shamanic Contact Protocols
Traditional indigenous and spiritual practices for safely engaging with spirits or nonhuman beings. Some researchers suggest these practices could guide how people handle modern contact experiences.
Shamanic Dismemberment
A motif in shamanic initiation in which the initiate experiences being taken apart and reassembled. Bache compares it to the total ego and metaphysical 'strip down' he endured in his hardest sessions.
Shamanic Drumming
The use of rhythmic drumming to induce trance states for spiritual journeying. It was documented by religious historian Mircea Eliade in his book 'Shamanism.'
Shamanic Initiation
A traditional ordeal in which a future shaman experiences symbolic death or dismemberment and is then 'reassembled' with healing or spiritual powers. Meade suggests serious illness or surgery can work...
Shamanic Journeying
A trance practice that uses repetitive drumming at a steady rhythm to induce visionary travel into spirit realms, without the use of psychedelics.
Shamanism
A spiritual practice involving a practitioner, often called a shaman, who interacts with the spiritual world through rituals and trance states to heal or guide their community.
Shamans
Practitioners of a spiritual or religious tradition found in various cultures, known for their ability to enter altered states of consciousness to heal, communicate with spirits, and influence events...
Shamballah
A mythical city believed to be the center of spiritual enlightenment and a realm attainable by those seeking higher truths, often associated with Eastern mysticism.
Shambhala
A mythical hidden kingdom from Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Hollow Earth believers often describe it as an entrance to, or city within, the inner Earth guarded by lamas.
Shamir
A legendary worm or substance from Jewish tradition said to cut or split stone without tools; according to legend, King Solomon used it to build the Temple. Alternative history enthusiasts invoke it t...
Shams al-Ma‘arif
A renowned grimoire in Arabic esotericism, which serves as a manual for magical practices and rituals, reputedly authored by Ahmad al-Buni in the 13th century.
Shape-shifting
The ability of an entity to alter its physical form or appearance. This concept is prevalent in mythology and folklore, often depicting beings that can transform from one creature into another.
Shared Consciousness
A concept suggesting that consciousness can be connected among individuals, potentially allowing for collective awareness or psychic phenomena.
Shared Death Experience
A term popularized by Raymond Moody for when a person at a deathbed perceives visions, presences, or sensations that seem to accompany the dying person's passage.
Shared Dreams
Reports of two or more people having the same dream on the same night, often seen as evidence of psychic connection or contact from the deceased.
Shared Experience
A phenomenon where multiple people encounter similar unusual events or feelings in the same location, suggesting potential connections in paranormal activity.
Shaun Ryan
A former Navy SEAL and podcaster who has made claims regarding military and drug trafficking issues, cited in conspiracy discussions.
Shaver Mysteries
Stories by Richard Shaver, published in Amazing Stories in the 1940s, claiming that malevolent underground beings called Deros used advanced technology to torment humanity.
Shaver Mystery
Claims made by Richard Shaver in Ray Palmer's 'Amazing Stories' magazine in the 1940s that degenerate beings with ancient Lemurian/Atlantean machines live in caverns beneath the Earth.
Sheep-dipping
Intelligence practice of altering a person's records so they appear to have left the military, used to hide them in covert work. The Serpo story claims it was applied to erase the crew's identities.
Sheep-Goat Effect
Finding by parapsychologist Gertrude Schmeidler in the 1940s that believers in psi ('sheep') score higher on psychic tests than skeptics ('goats').
Shekhinah
The feminine divine 'presence' in Kabbalah, linked to Malkuth, the lowest sefirah on the Tree of Life. It is often seen as the Kabbalistic expression of the divine feminine.
Shell Shock
Historical term used during World War I to describe the psychological trauma of combat, now understood as similar to PTSD.
Shemsu Hor
The 'Followers of Horus,' semi-divine rulers who, according to Egyptian king lists, reigned after the gods and before the human pharaohs. Some alternative researchers see them as a second precursor cu...
Shemyaza
The leader of the 200 Watcher angels in 1 Enoch who descended to Earth and took human wives. Gee links him with the angel Raziel.
Shesha
In Hindu mythology, Shesha is a multi-headed serpent who supports the universe on his hoods, symbolizing cosmic balance and eternity.
Shirikodama
A mythical ball in Japanese folklore, thought to hold a person's soul or life force, that the water creature known as the kappa supposedly pulls from drowning victims through the anus.
Shiva Lingam
A representation of the Hindu god Shiva, typically symbolizing cosmic energy and divine presence, often found in temples dedicated to Shiva in India and Southeast Asia.
Shivambu
An Indian term for urine therapy, the practice of drinking urine or applying it to the skin for healing. It appears in Ayurvedic and tantric traditions, and its health claims are not supported by main...
Shoemaker-Levy 9
A comet that was observed to break apart and collide with Jupiter in 1994, resulting in large explosions and providing insight into the effects of cosmic impacts on planetary bodies.
Shroud of Turin
A linen cloth bearing the image of a crucified man, venerated by some as Jesus's burial cloth. Radiocarbon dating in 1988 placed it in the medieval period, but Purdie considers it authentic and argues...
Siberian Shamanism
The spiritual practices of indigenous Siberian peoples, such as the Tuvans and Buryats, from whose Evenki language the word 'shaman' comes. Practitioners are believed to enter trance to contact spirit...
Siberian Taiga airburst
An event that occurred in 1908 when a massive explosion believed to be due to the airburst of a comet or asteroid flattened around 2,000 square kilometers of forest in the Siberian Taiga.
Siddhis
Supernatural powers said to be gained through yoga, such as manifesting objects or traveling between realms. Mishlove compares them to psychic abilities studied in parapsychology.
Sidney Gottlieb
A key figure in the MKULTRA project, Gottlieb was the CIA's chief of the Technical Services Division, overseeing many operations designed to explore mind control and interrogation techniques.
Siege of Ape Canyon
An alleged encounter in 1924 where miners reported being attacked by a group of Bigfoot-like creatures while in a remote canyon in Washington State.
Siemens Leyden Jar Experiment
Story in which 19th-century inventor Sir William Siemens wrapped a wet newspaper around a wine bottle at the pyramid's summit. The improvised jar gathered static charge and gave off sparks, and he rep...
Sigil
A sigil is a symbol created for a specific magical purpose; often used as a visual representation of an intention or desire in rituals.
Sigillum Dei Aemeth
The 'Seal of the Truth of God,' a complex heptagonal sigil of angelic names that Dee placed beneath his crystal ball during scrying sessions.
Signature Management
A capability that allows a UAP to avoid detection through various means, effectively disappearing from radar or being able to evade military surveillance.
Significant Greening
A phenomenon reported by NASA indicating that the planet's vegetation is increasing, attributed in part to higher levels of carbon dioxide, challenging some narratives surrounding climate crisis.
Silas Newton and Leo GeBauer
Businessmen accused by journalist J.P. Cahn in 1952 of fabricating the Aztec story as a con. The Ramseys argue both were wealthy, legitimate figures who were wrongly smeared.
Silent Level
Korzybski's term for the unspeakable, non-verbal level of reality that language cannot capture. Sattler compares it to the emphasis on silence in mystical and spiritual traditions.
Silent Twins
June and Jennifer Gibbons were twin sisters who, despite living with speech difficulties, developed their own language and mystique, leading to a life filled with eerie coincidences and eventual isola...
Silurian Hypothesis
A thought experiment asking whether an advanced industrial civilization could have existed on Earth millions of years ago and left almost no detectable trace.
Simon Magus
A Samaritan sorcerer and religious figure who is considered a precursor to Gnostic thought, often associated with heretical early Christian teachings.
Simon Magus and Helen of Tyre
Simon Magus was a 1st-century Samaritan magician condemned in the Book of Acts and regarded as an early Gnostic figure. His companion Helen of Tyre was considered by his followers to be the earthly em...
Simonton Pancake Encounter
A 1961 case in Eagle River, Wisconsin, in which chicken farmer Joe Simonton said small occupants of a landed saucer asked for water and handed him pancakes in return.
Simulated Multiverse
Rizwan Virk's concept, set out in his book of the same name, that a simulated reality could run multiple parallel timelines at once. In his view, these timelines might occasionally overlap or intersec...
Simulated Reality
The belief that our perceived reality is an artificial simulation, suggesting a deeper layer of existence manipulated by advanced beings or entities.
Simulation Hypothesis
The proposal that reality might be an artificial simulation, akin to a computer program, rather than a tangible universe, which raises questions about what is real and what is illusion.
Simulation Prison Sentences
A rumored technology that would place prisoners in a simulated reality where minutes feel like years of incarceration, leaving them rehabilitated but traumatized.
Simulation Theory
The hypothesis that reality could be an artificial simulation, such as a computer-generated environment, rather than the authentic reality.
Simulator theory
A theory positing that reality is an artificial simulation, similar to a computer-generated environment, and questions the nature of existence and consciousness.
Simulators (Insectoid Entities)
Insect-like beings Goler reports meeting in DMT states. He says they open energetic portals, can appear in humanlike form, and steer his experiences.
Simultaneous Incarnation
The idea that because time does not exist in the spirit realm, one infinite self lives its past, future, and other-world lives all at the same time.
Sinister paintings
Artwork that is claimed to bring misfortune or evoke a dark presence, often with a history of tragic events associated with it.
Sirius
The brightest star in the night sky, significant in various ancient cultures and associated with esoteric traditions that suggest it is a source of spiritual knowledge or extraterrestrial connections.
Sitter's Bill of Rights
A proposed set of guidelines aimed at helping individuals who wish to engage with spirit mediums to ensure they have a fair and productive experience.
Skelekin Studios
A podcasting studio where the show Expanded Perspectives Elite is recorded, known for discussing fringe topics and paranormal encounters.
Skiba News Nation
A podcast hosted by Jeremiah Skiba that features interviews and discussions on various alternative topics and truth-seeking narratives.
Skinny Bob
An alleged extraterrestrial being that reportedly appeared in leaked UFO footage, sparking discussions about alien life and government disclosure regarding UFOs.
Skinwalker
In Navajo culture, a skinwalker is a type of harmful witch who can transform into an animal or is said to possess the ability to control animal forms, often associated with dark magic and fear.
Skinwalker (Yee Naaldlooshii)
In Navajo tradition, a malevolent witch able to transform into animals. It is the namesake of Skinwalker Ranch and is often linked to sightings of large dog-like creatures there.
Skinwalker Ranch
A location in Utah famous for alleged paranormal activity and UFO sightings, associated with Native American legends about shape-shifting witches known as skinwalkers.
Skinwalkers
In Navajo culture, skinwalkers are witches who have the ability to shapeshift into animals and are associated with dark magic and malevolent intentions.
Skirrid Inn
A Welsh pub that claims to be among the oldest in the UK. It reportedly served as a courthouse where 182 people were hanged, and it is reputed to be heavily haunted.
Skull elongation
A practice observed in several ancient cultures where the skulls of infants are artificially elongated through binding, believed to be an indicator of status or connection to the divine.
Skunk Ape
A Bigfoot-type creature reported mainly in Florida and the Gulf South, named for its powerful sulfur or rotten-egg odor. The 2000 Myakka ape photographs are a famous piece of claimed evidence.
Skunk Works
A division of Lockheed Martin known for advanced aircraft design and development, often involved in highly classified projects, including those related to military UFO investigations.
Sky Country
A mythical or spiritual realm often associated with weather phenomena and cultural beliefs surrounding the skies.
Sky Watcher project
A proposed initiative aimed at monitoring aerial phenomena to gather data on UFO sightings, facilitating potential astronomical discoveries.
Sky Whales / Atmospheric Beasts
A speculative idea that unknown life forms live in the upper atmosphere and occasionally descend toward the ground. It is sometimes tied to reports of 'star jelly,' mysterious gelatinous material said...
Sky World
A spiritual dimension or realm believed to be inhabited by deities or advanced beings, as referenced in various ancient belief systems and utilized in shamanic practices.
Skywatcher
An initiative or platform aimed at monitoring UFO sightings and related phenomena, which was criticized for failing to deliver on its promises.
Skywatcher Discovery Framework
A methodology proposed for conducting real-world investigations and systematic data collection on UAPs, designed to improve the scientific approach to understanding these phenomena.
Skywatching
The act of observing the sky for UFOs or other unexplained phenomena, often conducted by enthusiasts or researchers.
Sleep Paralysis
A phenomenon that occurs when a person is temporarily unable to move or speak while falling asleep or waking, often accompanied by hallucinations and a sense of presence in the room.
Sleeping Dog
Sleeping Dog is a documentary directed by Michael Lazovsky, exploring the role of journalism in uncovering truths about UFOs and transparency in government disclosures regarding unidentified phenomena...
Sleepy Hollow
A village in New York known for its historical associations with the Washington Irving tale and its popularity as a Halloween destination, especially after the story gained fame.
Slender Man
A fictional faceless, tall, thin entity created on an internet forum in 2009 that grew into a widespread modern folklore figure. Some paranormal enthusiasts compare it to real-world reports of tall, s...
Small Town Monsters
A media production company focused on documentaries about cryptids, UFOs, and unexplained phenomena in rural America, founded by Seth Breedlove in 2015.
Smithsonian Institution
A group of museums and research institutions based in Washington D.C., founded in 1846, known for its extensive collections and contributions to various scientific fields, including anthropology.
Smoking Gun Videos
Eyewitness accounts or video footage claimed to provide clear evidence of UFOs or extraterrestrial life but which remain unreleased or inaccessible to the public.
Snake the Bigfoot Hunter
Charles Stewart, author of 'The Bigfoot Bible,' who claims he found a Bigfoot corpse called 'Dac' in the Adirondacks in 2024 and that DNA tests show it to be a Neanderthal-human hybrid.
Snallygaster
A dragon-like cryptid from Maryland folklore. Ocker says tales of it were reportedly spread to scare Black residents away from voting.
Snuff films
Alleged films that depict the actual murder or death of a person, claimed to be created for the enjoyment of wealthy individuals.
SOAR (Students on Active Research)
A gifted-and-talented school program near Augusta, Georgia. Mossbridge alleges it served as cover for covert psychic and cognitive testing on children, which she calls 'SOARgate.'
SOBEPS
The Société Belge d'Étude des Phénomènes Spatiaux (Belgian Society for the Study of Spatial Phenomena), a Belgian UFO research group founded in 1971. It investigated the Vilvoorde case and later becam...
Social Engineering
The manipulation of individuals' beliefs and behavior often through psychological techniques, allowing control over their decision-making processes.
Social Media Fasts
Periods in which individuals refrain from using social media to clear mental space, potentially enhancing focus and intention in ceremonial magic.
Society for Psychical Research
Founded in 1882, this organization investigates paranormal phenomena through scientific methods and skepticism, often leading to debates about the validity of such events.
Society for Psychical Research (SPR)
A British organization founded in 1882 to scientifically investigate paranormal claims. Its members produced 'The Scole Report' on the Foy group's sittings.
Socorro Incident
A 1964 case in which police officer Lonnie Zamora reported an egg-shaped craft and two small figures in Socorro, New Mexico. It left ground traces and was investigated by J. Allen Hynek for the Air Fo...
Socorro UFO landing
A notable incident that took place in 1964 in Socorro, New Mexico, where a police officer reported seeing a craft and its occupant, contributing to the lore of UFO sightings in the United States.
Sodder children case
The unresolved mystery involving the disappearance of the five Sodder children following a house fire in Fayetteville, West Virginia, in 1945, which has led to various conspiracy theories about kidnap...
Soft Disclosure
A tactic used by governments to gradually reveal information about UFOs and extraterrestrial life without a full public revelation.
Sogmatar
An ancient site in Turkey known for its temples of the sun god and significant rock carvings, indicative of religious practices from ancient civilizations in the region.
Sol Foundation
A research and advocacy center founded to promote the scientific study of UAP and provide expertise on related inquiries.
Sol Foundation Symposium
An event focused on advancing research into UAPs, bringing together experts and enthusiasts to discuss scientific approaches and collaborations in the study of unidentified aerial phenomena.
Sol Symposium
An annual conference focused on UFOs, held in different locations, providing a platform for researchers, enthusiasts, and speakers to discuss the latest in UFO research and government disclosure.
solar activity
Variations in the solar output, including solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which can have significant effects on Earth's climate and potentially influence ecological stability.
Solar Callus
A proposed phenomenon where the skin or body develops a protective response to sunlight, allegedly enhancing health benefits and resilience against negative influences claimed to be propagated through...
Solar Warden
A purported secret space program that allegedly involves a fleet of spaceships operated by the U.S. government, engaged in missions such as patrolling the solar system and interaction with extraterres...
Solfeggio Frequencies
Specific sound tones, such as 963 Hz and 852 Hz, that are claimed to have spiritual or healing effects. Raven uses them to 'activate' the pineal gland and contrasts them with standard 440 Hz music, wh...
Solid State Entity
An entity described by neuroscientist John Lilly during ketamine and isolation-tank experiments. Lilly said it was a silicon-based intelligence seeking to spread on Earth.
Solomon's Demons
An extra-biblical tradition, found in texts like the Testament of Solomon, claiming King Solomon used a magic ring to command demons to help build the First Temple.
Solomonic magic
A tradition of ceremonial magic that stems from the practices attributed to King Solomon, involving the use of various grimoires and magical texts for conjuring spirits and performing rituals.
Somatic Psychology
A psychological approach that emphasizes the connection between mind and body, exploring how bodily experiences impact emotional and mental states.
Songlines
Tracks through the landscape which are formed by the stories and songs of Aboriginal people, these pathways are used to navigate and uphold cultural heritage.
Sonic therapy
A therapeutic approach that uses sound frequencies to promote healing, emotional release, and personal transformation, often involving music and vibrational tools like crystal bowls.
Sonoluminescence
A real physical effect in which sound waves cause tiny bubbles in a liquid to emit flashes of light. Goldman invokes it, along with piezoelectricity and biophotons, to explain his claim that human ton...
Sons of God
Figures in Genesis 6 who took human wives. Fringe interpretations view them as extraterrestrials or fallen angels who mated with humans.
Sophia
In Gnostic tradition, Sophia is often depicted as a divine feminine figure representing wisdom and the source of spiritual knowledge.
Sophia (Valentinian myth)
The divine feminine Wisdom figure in Valentinian Gnosticism, a 2nd-century school founded by Valentinus, whose longing and fall from the Pleroma accidentally gives rise to the material world and the D...
Soul Contract
A New Age belief that souls agree, before birth, to specific life missions and lessons. Carmany says more people are now receiving their soul contracts to help awaken humanity.
Soul Encounter
A transformative glimpse of one's mythopoetic identity, often arriving through a dream, a vision, communication with an animal or plant, or a sudden insight. Plotkin says it reshapes the ego more than...
Soul Flight
A phenomenon reported in various spiritual traditions where individuals are believed to leave their physical bodies during altered states of consciousness, often associated with healing and communicat...
Soul Group
A cluster of souls at a similar stage of spiritual development who reincarnate together and take turns playing every role in each other's lives, from family members to murderer and victim.
Soul Growth
The process by which a soul learns and develops through experiences, particularly during conflicts or challenges in the afterlife.
Soul Harvesters
Metaphorical term used to describe entities or forces that manipulate human spiritual and emotional needs, often linked to technological or materialistic influences that detract from genuine spiritual...
Soul Initiation
A transformative process that involves personal growth and ego dissolution, distinct from traditional spiritual paths like vision quests or psychotherapy.
Soul Listening Meditation
A guided meditation used by Dr. Lavretsky in which participants imagine expanding beyond their bodies, ask their soul questions, and then receive a felt 'hug' from it.
Soul Mirroring
The concept that relationships with animals reflect one's emotional wounds and wisdom, serving as a tool for mutual healing and understanding.
Soul Retrieval
A shamanic healing practice that aims to recover fragments of a person's soul believed to have split off during trauma, restoring a sense of wholeness.
Soul Vehicle (Ochema)
The Neoplatonic idea of a subtle, spherical, luminous body made of pneuma that houses the soul. The host suggests it may explain UFO orbs.
Soul-processing facility
A theoretical concept where deceased souls are processed and possibly reincarnated, suggested to operate under bureaucratic principles rather than an idyllic afterlife.
Soul's Purpose
The idea that each person has a specific life calling or mission that reflects their true self and contributes to their happiness and fulfillment.
Sound as a portal
The concept that music and sound can serve as gateways to other dimensions or states of consciousness, allowing for exploration beyond the material world.
Sound frequencies
Vibrations used in therapeutic practices to influence the body and mind, believed to aid in healing and relaxation at a cellular level.
South American UAP incidents
Refers to various reported sightings and encounters with UFOs in South America, which have gained attention for their distinct characteristics and the absence of formal acknowledgment by governments.
Southern gothic
A subgenre of literature and storytelling that emphasizes the grotesque, the mysterious, and the supernatural, often set in the American South and exploring the region's complex cultural history.
Southern Poverty Law Center Charlottesville Funding Claim
An allegation, raised in the episode without evidence, that the SPLC, a civil rights legal nonprofit founded in 1971, funded or infiltrated the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville to manufac...
Space ghost volcanoes
A reference to unusual beliefs within Scientology related to extraterrestrial origins and cosmic events that are said to influence human spiritual experiences.
Space Kids
Young people who claimed psychic powers after seeing Uri Geller. Puharich gathered and tested them at his Ossining, New York lab in the 1970s.
Space Psychology
A field of study that examines the mental health and psychological effects on astronauts during space missions, including their reactions to isolation, stress, and the unknown.
Space Wars
A proposed military strategy or capability focused on space, claiming justification from alleged threats like UFOs, often linked to conspiracy theories regarding government control and emergency prepa...
Spacecraft Discovery
Claims of uncovering advanced alien spacecraft technology or evidence of such technology hidden within military databases.
Spacetime
A four-dimensional continuum combining the three dimensions of space with the dimension of time, which plays a central role in Einstein's theory of relativity and quantum gravity.
spaghetti monster
A nickname given to a jellyfish-like UAP that was observed at a military base in Iraq, characterized by its unusual movement and appearance.
Spanish Conquistadors
Spanish soldiers and explorers of the 15th to the 17th centuries who led military expeditions and claims to the Americas, often resulting in the subjugation of Indigenous populations.
SPARS Pandemic Scenario
A 2017 Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security tabletop exercise imagining a fictional 2025-2028 coronavirus outbreak and vaccine rollout. Some claim it was a blueprint for real events.
Speaking in tongues
A practice often associated with Pentecostalism where individuals produce speech-like sounds that are believed to be a divine language, typically during religious experiences.
Special Access Programs (SAPs)
Highly classified programs within the U.S. government that limit access to sensitive information and projects.
Special Investigations Group
Name given by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna for an FBI division that she says conducts UAP-related investigations in coordination with Congress, the Pentagon and AARO.
Species Mind
Bache's concept, related to Carl Jung's collective unconscious, of a shared psyche connecting all humans as a single being. He claims his sessions opened him into it and into non-linear 'deep time.'
Spectral entities
Supernatural beings or spirits reported to interact with humans, often associated with hauntings and paranormal activity.
spectral phenomena
Manifestations of ghostly appearances, often reported as sightings of spirits or apparitions commonly associated with hauntings.
Speculation in science
The idea that hypothetical or theoretical considerations can play a crucial role in advancing scientific understanding, challenging the traditional notion that strict empirical evidence is always requ...
Speculative Freemasonry
Symbolic, philosophical Freemasonry, as opposed to the medieval craft guilds of working stonemasons. Tunney argues its link to the actual cathedral builders is tenuous.
Spell 153 (Escaping the Net)
A spell in the Egyptian Book of the Dead meant to keep the soul from being caught in a cosmic net. The author connects it to the 153 fish caught in the Gospel of John.
Spherules
Small spherical particles that are often found in geological layers and have been suggested as potential evidence of cosmic impacts, typically associated with meteorite or comet collisions.
Sphinx
A monumental sculpture with a lion's body and a human head located near the Great Pyramid, believed to have been built during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre around 2500 BC.
Sphinx Water Erosion Hypothesis
The proposal by John Anthony West and geologist Robert Schoch, starting around 1990, that weathering on the Great Sphinx's enclosure was caused by rainfall, making the monument thousands of years olde...
Spiricom
An experimental device developed by George Meek in the early 1980s, which claimed to allow communication with the afterlife by translating electromagnetic signals into understandable speech.
Spirit Attachment
The belief that discarnate entities or energies can latch onto living people or physical objects such as dolls, clothing, or furniture, causing negative changes in a person's life.
Spirit Attachment (Hitchhiker)
The belief that a ghost or entity can latch onto a person at a haunted location and follow them home or wherever they travel.
Spirit Box
A ghost-hunting device that rapidly sweeps through radio frequencies; investigators claim spirits use the fragments of sound to form words and answer questions.
Spirit Channeling
A practice where an individual communicates with spirits or entities to convey messages or guidance, often associated with healing or spiritual insight.
Spirit communication techniques
Methods utilized by paranormal investigators to attempt to communicate with spirits, including séances, Ouija boards, and EVP sessions.
Spirit communicator
An individual who claims to have the ability to communicate with spirits, providing insights and messages from deceased individuals to the living.
Spirit Consult
A Swiss association founded to explore esoteric healing methods and research into spiritual and alternative health practices.
Spirit contact
The act of attempting to communicate or connect with spirits or entities from the non-physical realm, often considered a form of mediumship or spiritualism.
Spirit Contracts
Oaths, vows, or agreements, possibly made unconsciously or in past lives, that are said to bind a person to an entity in exchange for something, such as channeled information. Practitioners claim they...
Spirit Guide
A non-physical being believed to watch over and advise a person throughout life. Psychic mediums often say they channel these guides to deliver messages.
Spirit Guides
Non-physical beings that many spiritual and shamanic traditions believe accompany and advise a person throughout life.
spirit phone
A theoretical device that allegedly allows communication with spirits, popularized in paranormal discussions as a means to connect with the afterlife.
Spirit Possession
The belief that a spirit, demon, or other entity can take control of a living person's body or mind. In this episode it is presented as a question astrology can answer.
Spirit Raps
Unexplained knocking sounds reported in seances and poltergeist cases. Researcher Barry Colvin found in 2010 that their acoustic signature differs from ordinary knocks.
Spirit Releasement
A therapeutic or spiritual practice intended to detach and send away spirits believed to be attached to a living person. The approach was popularized by psychologist William Baldwin in the 1990s.
Spirit Releasement Therapy
A practice that aims to identify and remove spirits or entities believed to be attached to a living person. It is often used for people reporting intrusive voices or negative influences.
Spiritism
A philosophical and spiritual movement founded by Allan Kardec in the 19th century that explores the nature of spirits, the afterlife, and reincarnation, integrating scientific inquiry with spiritual...
Spiritist Madness
A 19th- and early 20th-century psychiatric diagnosis that treated mediumship as a leading cause of insanity in France, Brazil, and the United States.
Spiritist psychiatric hospitals
Institutions in Brazil that combine psychiatric care with Spiritist principles, treating patients through both medical and spiritual healing methods.
Spiritual Alchemy
A philosophical and spiritual tradition that focuses on internal transformation, symbolically represented through the process of turning base metals into gold, reflecting the quest for personal and sp...
Spiritual authority
The perceived power that a practitioner holds to interact with spiritual entities, often cultivated through study, practice, and personal experiences.
spiritual awakening
A significant shift in consciousness resulting in a deeper understanding of life, often prompted by extraordinary experiences or revelations.
Spiritual Duality
The concept that encompasses the coexistence of opposing forces within spiritual belief systems, as suggested by Rudolf Steiner.
Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship
An American organization founded in 1956 that explored psychic phenomena and mediumship within a Christian framework; Twigg reportedly urged Pike to contact it.
Spiritual Intelligence
The ability to apply spiritual wisdom and values to everyday life, fostering awareness of a higher self and deeper understanding of life’s purpose.
Spiritual Labor
Efforts undertaken in spiritual practices that can include rituals, meditations, or other forms of engagement intended to connect with the divine or enhance spiritual awareness.
Spiritual Machines
A concept proposing that machines and technology can possess or enhance spiritual qualities, often explored in relation to consciousness and artificial intelligence. This theory challenges the dichoto...
Spiritual Night Vision
A concept used by Maja D'Aoust that involves developing insight into the hidden aspects of oneself, potentially leading to greater self-awareness and spiritual growth.
Spiritual Science
A term that Foy says came from his Scole spirit team, describing the study of life and the afterlife as a pure science comparable to physics or biology. It is the basis of his Spiritual Science Founde...
spiritual warfare
A concept in various belief systems that describes the ongoing battle between spiritual forces of good and evil.
Spiritualism
A belief system that posits the existence of spirits and the ability to communicate with them, typically through mediums during séances.
Spiritualist Literature
Books of messages said to come from spirits of the dead through mediums, describing life after death. Betty treats these as his primary sources.
Spirituality
The quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things, often involving a quest for meaning and connection with the universe.
Spiritually Transformative Experience (STE)
An intense, life-changing spiritual experience, such as overwhelming feelings of divine love or oneness. It is similar to a near-death experience but happens without any brush with death.
Spontaneous Human Combustion
A phenomenon where a human body supposedly catches fire and burns without an apparent external source of ignition, often associated with mysterious circumstances.
Spontaneous Rain
A phenomenon where rain seems to occur without a known weather source or atmospheric conditions to support it, often associated with unexplained environmental events.
Spontaneous Recall
The unexpected emergence of memories, often without conscious effort, typically during meditation or deep relaxation, suggesting a connection to past life experiences.
Spook Lights
Unexplained glowing lights reported in the Ozark region, especially near the Missouri–Oklahoma border, long tied to local ghost and UFO lore.
Sports Model
Lazar's nickname for the classic flying saucer he says he worked on at S4. Travis Walton reportedly said the craft he saw looked almost identical to it.
Spottsville Monster
A reported cryptid from Spottsville, Kentucky, that was described as an eight-foot-tall creature responsible for terrorizing the Nunnelly family in the 1970s.
Sri Chinmoy
Indian spiritual teacher (1931-2007) based in New York who taught meditation. Musicians Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin were among his devotees.
SRI International
Research institute in Menlo Park, California, formerly Stanford Research Institute, where government-funded remote viewing research began in the early 1970s.
Sri Yukteswar
Indian yogi (1855-1936) and guru of Paramahansa Yogananda. His 1894 book 'The Holy Science' reinterpreted the yugas as a 24,000-year cycle tied to the Sun's motion around a dual star.
SS Baychimo
A cargo steamship owned by the Hudson's Bay Company that was trapped in Arctic ice and abandoned in 1931. It was reportedly sighted drifting off Alaska and Canada for decades afterward, with the last...
St. Francis
A 13th-century Christian saint known for his teachings on nature and angels, highlighted in discussions about the relationship between historical religious figures and modern UFO sightings.
St. Patrick's Purgatory
An ancient pilgrimage site on Station Island in Lough Derg, Ireland, believed in medieval times to be an entrance to purgatory. Visionary accounts of journeys there helped shape the tradition that led...
Stable Coin
A type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging it to a reserve asset, often used to facilitate transactions in the crypto space.
Staff God Motif
Richard Cassaro's theory that a figure holding two staffs, such as Viracocha at Tiwanaku, appears across ancient cultures worldwide and represents a shared spiritual symbol of balance.
Stage magic
Entertainment performed by magicians that creates illusions of supernatural feats, often discredited as mere trickery, but sometimes brought into contrast with claims of genuine magical abilities.
Stan Gordon
Pennsylvania UFO and cryptid investigator active since 1959, known for documenting the Kecksburg crash and the 1973 Pennsylvania UFO-Bigfoot wave in several books.
Stan Grof
A psychiatrist known for his work in transpersonal psychology and the therapeutic use of psychedelics, particularly LSD, to explore consciousness.
Stan Hall
Scottish amateur explorer who organized the 1976 Tayos Caves expedition, which included Neil Armstrong, and spent decades searching for the metallic library.
Stan Romanek
A self-proclaimed UFO abductee known for claiming to have recorded nearly 200 extraterrestrial encounters and various paranormal phenomena, including alleged footage of aliens.
Stanislav Grof
Czech-born psychiatrist and co-founder of transpersonal psychology who pioneered LSD psychotherapy research from the 1950s onward. He wrote 'Realms of the Human Unconscious' and mapped perinatal and t...
Stanley Krippner
A prominent parapsychologist known for his work in dream research and consciousness studies, authoring multiple books and collaborating with various researchers on experimental and therapeutic applica...
Stanton Friedman
An influential UFO researcher and nuclear physicist known for his work on Roswell and the pursuit of legitimate inquiry into extraterrestrial phenomena, active until his death in 2019.
Stanton T. Friedman
A nuclear physicist turned UFO researcher who revived interest in Roswell and argued that the MJ-12 documents are genuine. He also exposed the classified double life of Harvard astronomer Donald Menze...
Star Gate Project
The best-known code name for a U.S. government program, run from roughly the 1970s until 1995, that researched and used remote viewing for intelligence gathering. Its Army unit was based at Fort Meade...
Star Maps of Gwynedd
Hugh Evans's claimed landscape zodiac covering more than one million acres of northwest Wales. He argues that all the ancient constellations are encoded there through Welsh place names, rivers, field...
Star People
Celestial beings described in many Indigenous traditions across North America, believed to have ancestral relationships with various Indigenous groups.
Stargate
A U.S. Army program that investigated the use of psychic phenomena, such as remote viewing, for intelligence purposes, operational from the 1970s until the 1990s.
Stargate Program
A CIA initiative active during the Cold War that explored the potential of psychic phenomena, including remote viewing, for intelligence purposes.
Stargate Project
A secret U.S. Army program established in the 1970s that investigated psychic phenomena for military intelligence purposes, including remote viewing and psychic espionage.
Stargates
In alternative Egyptology, the idea that certain temple carvings and chambers depict dimensional portals the ancients used for travel.
Starseed
Individuals believed to possess origins from other star systems, often thought to have a mission to help awaken humanity and elevate consciousness, including the activation of latent psychic abilities...
Static-like Being
A type of unnamed entity that appears during supernatural encounters, characterized by a lack of clear form and an association with distressing experiences.
Statism
The belief in or the practice of concentrated government power, often leading to the imposition of authority on individuals and limiting their freedoms, typically justified under the pretext of public...
Statue Animation
The ancient theurgic practice of ritually 'enlivening' sacred statues so they could carry divine presence, understood by Neoplatonists as participating in the gods' activity rather than commanding it.
Step Pyramid
An ancient Egyptian pyramid that is distinguished for its step-like structure, notable for being one of the earliest large-scale cut stone constructions and a significant part of recent archaeological...
Stephan Hoeller
A Hungarian-born Gnostic scholar and Bishop of the Ecclesia Gnostica in Los Angeles, and the author of works on Jung and Gnosticism. He died recently and was Schreck's mentor.
Stéphane Allix
A French journalist and documentary maker who founded INREES. His documentary on investigated past-life cases prompted Carraud to explore his flashbacks as possible reincarnation memories.
Stephen Bassett
A prominent UAP disclosure advocate and the executive director of the Paradigm Research Group, known for his efforts in lobbying the U.S. government to disclose information about UFOs since the late 1...
Stephen Levine
American poet and Buddhist meditation teacher who worked with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and Ram Dass. He became a pioneer of conscious dying work and led the Dying Project.
Stephen Paddock
Identified as the gunman in the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting who opened fire from the Mandalay Bay hotel, leading to significant casualties.
Stephen Riess
German-born geochemist and mining engineer active in the U.S. from the 1920s until his death in 1985. He claimed to locate high-volume 'primary water' wells in hard rock across California and the Sout...
Stephenville UFO Sighting
A January 2008 mass sighting in Stephenville, Texas, where many residents, including police, reported a huge, silent object with lights, pursued by military jets.
Steve Bassett
Executive Director of the Paradigm Research Group, known for advocating for government transparency on UFO and UAP issues since the late 1990s.
Steve Riess
An advocate and researcher in the field of primary water, known for his efforts to promote the understanding and utilization of underground water sources.
Steven Bassett
Executive Director of the Paradigm Research Group, active in the UFO disclosure movement, advocating for government transparency regarding UFOs.
Steven Greer
An American physician and ufologist, Steven Greer is the founder of the Center for the Study of Extraordinary Claims and is known for his advocacy of UFO disclosure and the development of technologies...
Steven Spielberg
Legendary American filmmaker known for his work on iconic science fiction films that often include themes of extraterrestrial life, such as 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' and 'Close Encounters of the Th...
Stigma
A societal phenomenon where individuals are shamed or ridiculed for expressing experiences or beliefs concerning UFOs, leading to silence and mental health issues among experiencers.
Stigmata
Wounds that appear on devout people, such as Padre Pio, in places corresponding to Christ's crucifixion wounds. Believers regard them as unexplained or miraculous.
Stone Circles
Prehistoric circular arrangements of stones that are believed to have served various purposes, including astronomical observation, ceremonial worship, and energy amplification.
Stone of Destiny
The stone placed beneath Britain's coronation chair, which legend links to Jacob's Pillow at Bethel. Esoteric lore connects it to the Holy Grail and even to a jewel dislodged from Lucifer's crown.
Stone Tape Theory
The idea that materials like stone can 'record' emotional or traumatic events and replay them later as ghostly sights or sounds. The hosts suggest it could explain the London Bridge ghosts.
Stonehenge
A prehistoric monument in England consisting of a ring of standing stones, its origins and the purpose of its construction are still debated among archaeologists and historians.
Stories from Somewhere in the Skies
A book by Ryan Sprague that compiles firsthand accounts from people who say they have encountered UFOs around the world.
Strange Synchronicities
Coincidences that seem too meaningful to be mere chance; often reported in relation to UFO encounters.
Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)
A proposed U.S. missile defense system intended to protect the country from nuclear missile attacks, famously advocated by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.
Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars)
Reagan's 1983 plan for space-based missile defense, which included laser weapons. It is tied to theories about mysterious deaths among defense scientists in the 1980s.
Strigoi
Troubled undead spirits in Romanian folklore, often compared to vampires, believed to rise from the grave and drain the life from family members or livestock.
Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (Black Aces)
A highly esteemed fighter squadron in the U.S. Navy known for its advanced aerial combat capabilities. The squadron played a pivotal role in the investigation of the TIC TAC UFO incident, with Command...
String Theory
A theoretical framework in physics that attempts to describe all fundamental forces and elementary particles as different vibrations of tiny, one-dimensional strings.
Structural Differential
A physical diagram created by Korzybski showing how reality is progressively abstracted. Each stage, from perception to description to inference, captures fewer of reality's traits.
Structured Light Scanning
A 3D scanning technology that projects light patterns onto objects to capture their shape and surface detail, widely used in archaeology for documenting artifacts.
Stuck Souls
The belief that some spirits fail to move on after death, often from fear, confusion, or sudden death, and remain earthbound, causing hauntings until they 'go to the light.'
Subculture Creation
The process by which groups of people within a larger culture develop their own distinct values, beliefs, and practices, often in opposition to mainstream culture.
Subglacial Meltwater Floods
Massive floods that occur when meltwater trapped beneath ice sheets is released, reshaping landscapes and eroding geological formations.
Subjective Synthesis
A concept developed by occultist Joseph Lisiewski holding that a magician must create the right mental and physical conditions for magic to work. Flatley compares it to the 'metaprogramming' ideas of...
Subjective vs. Objective Clairvoyance
Subjective clairvoyance means seeing a spirit in the mind's eye. Objective clairvoyance means seeing a spirit physically in a space, ideally confirmed by more than one witness.
Subliminal Messaging
A technique used in media that aims to send hidden messages to the subconscious mind of viewers, potentially influencing their thoughts and behaviors without their conscious awareness.
Subtle Bodies
In esoteric and Hindu traditions, non-physical bodies (etheric, astral, mental, and causal) believed to carry consciousness after physical death.
Subtle Body
A concept in various spiritual traditions referring to non-physical aspects of the self, which are thought to interact with both psychological and spiritual dimensions of healing.
Subud
A spiritual movement founded in Indonesia in the 1920s whose practice can include spontaneous vocal expression similar to speaking in tongues. Healing researcher Bernard Grad was a member.
Sudbury impact site
A large impact crater located in Ontario, Canada, resulting from a meteoric collision approximately 1.85 billion years ago, significant for its geological history and implications on plate tectonics.
Sufi Cosmology
An aspect of Islamic mysticism that explores the relationship between the divine and the universe, often emphasizing inner experiences and spiritual insights.
Sufi Teaching Stories
Parables and tales from the Sufi mystical tradition, many popularized by Idries Shah. They are said to provoke intuitive, right-hemisphere modes of perception rather than literal understanding.
Sulfuric Scent
A strong, unpleasant odor typically associated with sulfur, which in paranormal contexts, is often linked to the presence of demonic or ghostly entities.
Sumerian King List
An ancient cuneiform document listing the rulers of Sumer, some credited with reigns lasting tens of thousands of years. Alternative historians cite it as possible evidence of deep-antiquity civilizat...
Sumerian Problem
The long-running academic debate over the origins of the Sumerians and their language, which has no known relatives. In the 19th century it was entangled with racial theories about who invented writin...
Sumerian Religion
The belief system of the Sumerians, featuring a pantheon of gods and practices like burial rites, which included rituals to honor the dead and facilitate their journey to the afterlife.
Sumerian texts
Ancient writings from the Sumer civilization that often contain references to deities and mythical events, including descriptions of beings with extra limbs or digits.
Summa Sacre Magice
A medieval grimoire that contains spells, invocations, and other magical practices from the 14th century, often addressing celestial spirits and their corresponding secrets.
Summoning UFOs
Practices or rituals claimed to attract unidentified flying objects, often involving meditation, intention-setting, or group gatherings.
Sun Ra
An American jazz composer and bandleader known for his experimental music and philosophical ideas, active primarily in the mid-20th century, who claimed to receive messages from other planets.
Sun Worship
A religious practice that venerates the sun as a symbol of divine power and life, common in various ancient cultures, reflecting its significance in fertility, agriculture, and cosmic order.
Sungazing
The practice of looking at the sun near sunrise or sunset, which proponents claim energizes the body and reduces the need for food. Eye-health experts warn it can cause permanent retinal damage.
Sunlight Psyop
A theory suggesting that mainstream science and media misrepresent the effects of sunlight on health, manipulating public perception to serve hidden agendas regarding natural light exposure.
Super-Psi Hypothesis
The theory that information mediums seem to receive from the dead could instead come from psychic abilities among the living, such as telepathy or clairvoyance. Boccuzzi argues this idea cannot be fal...
Superconducting Super Collider
A particle accelerator project initiated in the U.S. during the 1980s, later canceled due to budget issues; it was intended for high-energy physics research.
Supernatural
Referring to phenomena beyond or conflicting with the laws of nature, often associated with ghosts, spirits, and other entities traditionally considered to be outside the realm of scientific explanati...
Supernatural Prophecy
The ability to receive messages or insights about the future, often attributed to mystical or spiritual sources, and occasionally connected to extraterrestrial contact.
Supernormal Knowledges (Abhijna)
Powers that Buddhist texts say advanced meditators can develop, including the ability to recall past lives.
Superpsychism
A theory from Susan Schneider and Mark Bailey holding that ultimate reality is a single, conscious, quantum-entangled whole from which both quantum mechanics and individual minds arise. It also posits...
Suppressed Discovery
The phenomenon where significant archaeological findings are intentionally withheld from public knowledge, often due to political, religious, or financial interests.
suppression of evidence
The act of hiding or destroying information related to an event, often by authorities, to control the narrative or limit public awareness.
Suppression of Knowledge
The alleged act of hiding or discouraging information about primary water by powerful groups, impacting public access to alternative water solutions.
Surovell team
A group of researchers led by a scientist named John Surovell that conducted studies questioning the validity of the Younger Dryas impact theory and asserted their findings through academic publicatio...
Survival After Death
The concept that consciousness or the soul persists after physical death, often associated with beliefs in reincarnation or an afterlife.
Survival Hypothesis
The proposition that human consciousness or personality continues to exist after the body dies and can communicate through mediums.
Survival of Bodily Death
The parapsychological hypothesis that some part of consciousness or personality continues after physical death. Researchers point to evidence such as mediumship and reincarnation cases.
Survival of Consciousness
The idea, investigated in parapsychology, that a person's mind or personality continues to exist after the body dies.
Survival of Human Consciousness
The concept that consciousness persists after physical death, which is a central theme explored in Mishlove's writings and research.
Survivor Hypothesis
The idea that survivors of a lost advanced pre-flood civilization spread their knowledge to hunter-gatherer peoples and were later remembered as gods or sages.
Swamp Gas
A mixture of gases produced by the decomposition of organic matter in marshy areas, which can ignite and contribute to firestorms under specific conditions.
Swoon Hypothesis
The theory that Jesus did not die on the cross but lost consciousness, was revived in the tomb, and later appeared to followers as a survivor rather than a resurrected being. Purdie argues for this ba...
Symbolic Metaphysics
A philosophical framework that explores the underlying symbols and meanings in ancient texts, often linking them to modern theories and concepts.
Symbolism of the Serpent
The serpent is often depicted as a dual symbol of knowledge and fertility in various mythologies, including its interpretations in Christianity.
Symbols and Signs
Graphics or representations, such as the Eye of Providence, that are associated with the Illuminati, purportedly conveying their presence and influence in society.
Sympatheia
The ancient idea of a cosmic sympathy linking lower and higher levels of reality. Theurgists believed objects like stones or statues could be ritually used to align a person with the gods.
Sympathetic Vibratory Physics
A framework coined by Dale Pond, based on the 19th-century work of John Worrell Keely. It claims that vibration and harmonic resonance underlie all matter and energy.
Synchromysticism
A philosophical approach that claims to find meaningful coincidences between seemingly unrelated events, often through the lens of symbolism and mythology.
Synchronicity
The occurrence of meaningful coincidences that seem to have no causal connection, often seen as a signal from the universe or consciousness.
Synthetic Aperture Radar
A form of radar technology used to create images of objects, including subsurface structures, by processing radar signals collected over time.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
An advanced radar technology used in geophysical archaeology to create high-resolution images of the earth's surface, allowing the detection of hidden structures beneath the ground.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Giza Claims
Assertions by Italian researchers Filippo Biondi and Armando Mei, beginning around 2022, that satellite radar revealed vast shafts and chambers beneath the Giza pyramids. Critics such as Francke argue...
synthetic aperture radar Doppler tomography
A radar imaging technique that allows for detailed mapping of underground structures, often used in both commercial and defense sectors.
System Reset
A concept alleging that apocalyptic events are engineered or managed resets designed to control or reclaim human energy and consciousness for a higher purpose.
Systemic ritual abuse
A controversial term used to describe alleged coordinated abuse practices involving multiple perpetrators within secretive organizations.
Systems Engineering
A multidisciplinary approach to create and manage complex systems over their lifecycles, focusing on defining customer needs and required functionality.