Lizard Men
Also called Reptoids, lizard men are said to be amphibious bipeds that seem to be half-human, half-reptile. Reported sightings of such creatures are rare, but…
Author: Lux Ferre
New Age
The term New Age refers to beliefs and practices that stem from or are part of the New Age movement, which began in the United…
Mysticism
All major religions have adherents who practice some form of mysticism, which is defined as a means of learning a hidden truth and, in many…
Omens
Omens are occurrences that are interpreted as being signs of luck, either good or bad, to come. For example, among the Scots, Irish, and Welsh,…
Occultism
Occultism is an umbrella term for a broad range of beliefs, rituals, and spiritual practices rooted in the idea that hidden forces—spirits, subtle energies, and…
Occam’s Razor
Also called the principle of simplicity, Occam’s razor is often referred to by sceptics commenting on investigations of the paranormal. This principle essentially states that…
The Skeptics Society
Headquartered in Altadena, California, the Skeptics Society investigates paranormal phenomena and publishes the quarterly magazine Skeptic. Its board members include the noted media skeptic James…
Sitchin, Zecharia
Zecharia Sitchin (1920s−2010 ) : Zecharia Sitchin was one of the leading proponents of the ancient astronaut theory, an idea originally popularized by Erich von…
Hollow-Earth Theory
The hollow-Earth theory postulates that Earth has a hollow, inhabited centre. Believers in the hollow-Earth theory disagree on who these inhabitants are. The most common…
Phantom Voices and Sounds
Phantom voices and sounds are noises that appear to be coming from ghosts. Sometimes a phantom voice or sound is only heard once or twice,…
