UFO Sightings by Decade: A Timeline You Can Actually Follow
From wartime radar blips to smartphone videos, here is how UFO reports have changed shape, decade by decade.
Historical Timeline
UFO Sightings Before 1900: What People Reported Long Before Roswell
Modern UFO history usually starts in 1947. But written reports of odd sky objects go back centuries earlier.
What Is the Oldest Recorded UFO Sighting in History?
Long before the word 'UFO' existed, ancient writers described things in the sky they could not explain.
UFO Sightings During WWII: The Strange Story of the Foo Fighters
Long before flying saucers made headlines, fighter pilots were already reporting something odd in the night sky.
UFO Folklore Before Airplanes Existed: Sky Stories From Long Ago
Every culture on Earth seems to have a story about something strange moving through the sky, long before flight was possible.
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Government & Disclosure
UAP vs UFO Difference: Why the Government Changed the Name
Two letters changed and suddenly the whole conversation sounded more official. Here's why.
What Does AARO Stand For? The US Government's UAP Office Explained
A new government office was created specifically to investigate strange things in the sky. Here's what it is.
How to Report a UFO Sighting: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
If you've just seen something you can't explain, here's what to do while it's still fresh in your memory.
The Difference Between UFO and UAP Disclosure, Explained Simply
Not every UAP headline is actually about 'disclosure.' Here's how to tell the difference.
UFO Sightings Statistics by Year: What the Numbers Actually Show
The raw numbers tell a more interesting story than most headlines let on.
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Sightings & Evidence
UFO Sightings in Newcastle: What Locals Have Reported Over the Years
The North East has its own quiet history of strange lights over the Tyne.
Famous UFO Sightings Involving US Presidents
It's not just pilots and farmers who have reported strange lights. A handful of American presidents have their own stories.
Why So Many UFO Sightings Happen Near Military Bases
It's not a coincidence, but it's probably not what you're expecting either.
Types of UFO Shapes Explained: Discs, Cigars, Triangles, and Orbs
Witness sketches actually fall into a surprisingly small number of repeating shapes.
UFO Sightings Caught on Camera: How Video Evidence Changed Everything
A photo used to be the best evidence you could hope for. Now investigators have infrared video and radar data too.
UFO Sightings That Were Later Explained: The Real Culprits
Weather balloons, Venus, and drones do a lot of heavy lifting in UFO history.
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Historical Figures & Ancient Records
Was Abraham Lincoln Interested in UFOs? Separating Fact From Legend
This is one of the internet's favorite historical UFO legends. Here's what actually holds up.
Ancient UFO Sightings in History: What Old Texts Really Describe
A trip through the oldest sky mysteries in the written record, kept honest about what's proven and what's speculation.
UFO Sightings in Ancient Rome: The Prodigy Records Explained
The Romans took sky events seriously enough to write them into official records. Here's what those records say.
Was Napoleon Asked About UFOs? Looking at the Real History
Another historical figure, another internet legend. Let's check the sources.