The Pyramids and the Pentagon: Japanese-Style

For those who may be interested (or who can read Japanese!), a Japanese edition of my book The Pyramids and the Pentagon has just been published. I tried to figure out what it says, but no luck ;)

The Top Secrets of the Ancient Past...

Ever wondered what the CIA knows about Noah's Ark? Or why the very same agency had a connection to the Dead Sea Scrolls? At least some of the answers are in my latest Mysterious Universe article...

Audio Books Now Available

For those who prefer to listen to books, you may be interested to know that two of my books are now available for download in audio format. They are:

1. The Pyramids and the Pentagon.

2. Keep Out!

New Books X 3

For those who may be interested, I had 3 new books arrive in the mail today. They are (in the photo) from left to right: (A) The Most Mysterious Places on Earth, which is a U.K. edition of my 2012 U.S. book, The World's Weirdest Places, which was renamed for some odd reason!; (B) a new hardback, Russian version of my U.S. 2012 book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon; and (C) a new book from me and Glen Vaudrey, titled Mystery Animals of the British Isles: Staffordshire, which is all about strange creatures seen all over the English county of Staffordshire, where I grew up.

The Pyramids, the Pentagon, and Final Events

Just recently, Tim Binnall interviewed me for his Binnall of America show, as he has often done in the past. But, this episode was a bit different, since it focused on two of my books, rather than just one: The Pyramids and the Pentagon and Final Events.

 

And here's Tim himself to give you a run-down on the episode (which you can find right here):

"Prolific Fortean researcher and great friend of the program, Nick Redfern makes his long overdue return to BoA:Audio for a marathon conversation covering one of his most recent books, The Pyramids and the Pentagon, as well as a previous book, Final Events, which may have profound meaning for the UFO enigma. In the first half, covering Pyramids, we'll discuss stories of a Bible being found in the Roswell crash, CIA interest in Noah's Ark, odd references to Mars anomalies in old literature which may have come from the Voynich manuscript, as well as an overall look at why the government may be looking at ancient mysteries and what they may have found.

"In the latter half, covering Final Events, we'll delve into the bizarre story of a government think tank which studied UFOs and determined that they were demonic in origin. We'll discuss how Nick heard about the story, various aspects of the groups findings, notably their thoughts on Roswell, abductions, and MJ-12, as well as meta analysis on what the 'demonic UFO' theory means for UFO research and how Ufology reacted to Nick's controversial research.

"Altogether it is a brisk conversation that is also jam packed with amazing stories, intriguing anecdotes, and thoughtful analysis about a myriad of paranormal mysteries with a true trailblazer in the field of esoteric studies, Nick Redfern.

"Full Preview: We kick things off by getting an update from Nick on what he's been up to since his last appearance on BoA:Audio. We get meta and talk about the prolific nature of Nick's research and how it exemplifies the need to examine many facets of the paranormal. We then begin digging in to Nick's latest book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon, and he provides a thumbnail look at the premise behind the research, which is government interest in ancient mysteries. Looking at one of more bizarre tales found in the book, we have Nick extrapolate on the rumors that a Bible was found in the Roswell crash debris. This segues into details about the CIA interest in the Dead Sea Scrolls during 1947 and onward.

"Next, we move on to talk about Noah's Ark and how there is a wealth of documentation showing that the government photographed and investigated the infamous anomaly on Mt. Ararat in Turkey. Nick provides tremendous detail about the tales of Air Force photographs of an object in the ice and subsequent, extensive CIA investigation into the 'Ark Problem,' as they called it. This leads to some discussion about how it is baffling that, in this age of modern satellite technology, we still do not have any definitive answers regarding the Ararat anomaly. He also explains how Ararat is a unique 'paranormal location,' since it is treacherous terrain.

"Following that, we look at the Mars anomalies and how there appears to have been knowledge of these mysteries dating back much farther than the Viking probe photos which brought them to the public consciousness. Nick also illuminates the bizarre 'coincidence' that there are fairly accurate descriptions of Mars' moons in Gulliver's Travels and how it has been suggested that Jonathan Swift actually got the information from the Voynich Manuscript, of all places. Beyond that, Nick details how Jack Kirby's work also contained references to Martian mysteries and how his work, as well as other artists' works, may have been part of an acclimation program put together by the government.

"Nearing the end of our discussion on The Pyramids and the Pentagon, we discuss how the government has repeatedly tapped in to 'New Age' researchers for insights on ancient mysteries and ponder what that may indicate about their overall knowledge about the enigmas. This leads to Nick speculating that, rather than having the 'best and brightest' working on these mysteries as well as things like the UFO phenomenon, the government may be using more maverick scientists who are more malleable and controllable. Going in a different direction from there, we talk about the Navy has a surprisingly under reported role in examining many mysteries. This leads to Nick sharing a wild story which connects the pyramids, the Navy, and acoustic levitation.

"In the second half of the conversation, we discuss, at length, Nick's 2010 book Final Events, which details an alleged government group that investigated UFOs and determined that they were actually demonic. We begin by hearing how Nick came upon the story via a former MUFON state director who was made privy to this secret group, known as the Collins Elite. He also revisits the shadowy nature by which he learned more about the group, including conversations with former members of the organization.

"This leads to us talking about the 'demonic UFO' theory and how the story of the Collins Elite gives greater credence to the hypothesis. That said, we also talk about how the 'demonic' aspect may be too literal an interpretation for a malignant force from another dimension or realm. The conversation segues into the importance of Jack Parsons to both NASA and JPL as well as the occult and arcane history of the modern paranormal mythos. Nick talks about how there is an odd paranormal lineage from Alistair Crowley to Parsons to Ray Palmer to Kenneth Arnold.

"In light of the hypothesis put forward by the Collins Elite, we then ponder, if we are being invaded by demonic forces, why there appear to be no mention of any counterbalancing force of good against them. Our conversation then turns towards Roswell 'crash,' which the Collins Elite believed was the result of alchemical trickery designed to fool humans. Attempting to get a handle on the various government groups investigating the UFO phenomenon, we then ponder where the Collins Elite fits in relation to an MJ-12 type group. This leads to us talking about another facet of the Collins Elite's conclusions, which was that the 'visitors' were interested in human souls.

"We then look at MILABs and how the Collins Elite investigated the phenomenon and concluded that they were also a part of the demonic illusion. Since the book came out a couple of years ago, we find out if Nick has any general update on the Collins Elite research. We also find out how the UFO community reacted to Nick research presented in Final Events, including how some Ufologists told Nick that he shouldn't have written the book. We then muse about the irony that the government, if they are really investigating the demonic aspect of UFOs, may have a more open mind about the phenomenon than the UFO research community.

"Furthering our journey into the troubling theories of the Collins Elite, we look at their 'end game' scenario which involved turning America into a purely Christian nation created via an staged 'second coming.' While that may sound insane, Nick details a revealed CIA plans to stage just such a scenario over Cuba in the 1960's and also reflects on how the warfare of the last 10 years has been suspiciously built along religious lines. In light of the alleged global cover up of the UFO phenomenon, we ponder whether the Russians or British governments have examined the demonic UFO theory. Our conversation then gets a bit meta as we talk about Nick's presentation of the Collins Elite story and how he fully acknowledges that it could be disinformation.

"Looking at the world of the paranormal, as a whole, we then discuss the perceived stasis which seems to have fallen over the entire genre in the last decade or so, despite the saturation of paranormal shows. We also reflect on how the hype for 2012 seems to have subsided, ironically, in 2012. We also return to the meta realm and learn how Nick decides on which topic to examine for his future books. Wrapping up the conversation, we find out what's next for Nick Redfern through 2012 as well as into 2013, including new cryptozoological books and a fresh look at the infamous Men in Black. "

Pyramids & Pentagon: Reviewed

Andy Lloyd reviews my book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon...

Coast to Coast: Last Night's Show

Here's a summary of my appearance on last night's episode of Coast to Coast (just in case you missed it), the subject of which was my book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon.

Coast to Coast Tonight: Pyramids/Pentagon

As a reminder, I'll be on Coast to Coast tonight  from 11PM to 2AM West Coast Time. The subject: my latest book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon.

Pyramids, Pentagon, Coast to Coast

This coming wednesday night (beginning at 11PM Pacific Time), I'll be on Coast to Coast AM speaking about my latest book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon.

If you want to listen in - or call in - here's all the info.

A Pyramids/Pentagon Lecture

On Saturday, September 29, I'll be lecturing on my book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon at the Austin, Texas-based Austin Center for Spiritual Living at 5555 North Lamar, Suite D-117.

The event will run from 7PM to 9PM and should be a good one. And if you're coming along, let me know!

Here's all the info...

Pyramids, Pentagon, Paracast, Podcast!

A few days ago I recorded an episode of The Paracast with hosts Gene Steinberg and Chris O'Brien. The subject: my new The Pyramids and the Pentagon book. And here's where you can find the now-available podcast.

UFOs, Slugs and Worms...

Further to that weird-but-intriguing story I posted yesterday which was provided by Stan Gordon and that focused on a recent case involving a UFO and a slithering slug-like creature, here's a a new post from me at Cryptomundo on a very similar case.

This one appears in my newly-published book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon, and revolves around a 1962 event concerning a weird ball of light (still a definitive UFO) and a writhing worm-like animal in the ancient, famous stones at Avebury, England.

In fact, I'm reliably informed that this very stone - at the forefront of this photo - is where all the wormy action occurred...

Two cases, half a century apart, both UFO-themed and both involving very similar creatures. Is this just a one-off coincidence? Or does anyone know of any other cases of a similar nature?

And, of course, folkloric tales of weird worms on the loose are rife in old English folklore and legend, such as the famous Lambton Worm, shown below in an 1890 illustration:

The Pyramids and the Pentagon: Radio

Today marks the official publication date of my new book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon, so I figured you may be interested in checking out the following radio/podcast shows I'll be doing on the book:

The Paracast show - June 24;
Bright Side Radio - June 24;
Ken Hudnall show - June 25;
West Coast Truth - June 26;
Darkness Radio - June 27;
Second Sight - June 28;
Radio Amerika - June 29;
Bruce Collins Show - July 2;
Marshall Masters Show - July 3;
Meg Blackburn Show - July 5;
Richard Syrett Show - July 8;
Inner Talk - July 10;
USC Radio Show - July 11;
USC Radio Show - July 17;
Higher Side Chats - July 18;
Disinformation Podcast - July 24;
Sandy Sedgbeer Show - July 25;
Rita Louise Show - Aug. 17;
Paranormal Palace Radio show - Sept. 4;
Exploring Unexplained Phenomena - Sept. 15;
Good Vibrations - Sept. 22;

The Pyramids and the Pentagon: Extract

If you click on this link, it will take you to a post at the New Page Books blog where you will find an extract from my new book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon.

It's an extract that focuses on one of the weirder stories in the book, namely that of the Pentagon's quest to seek out the truth concerning nothing less than the remains of Noah's Ark...

Reviewing the Pyramids (2)

And another new review of my latest release, The Pyramids and the Pentagon, this one at Horror News, at which the reviewer (whose name appears not to be listed, so I'll call them "Mr. X"!) states in part:

"As authors take on new directions and research into 'specific' conspiracy theory events, a greater level of scrutiny, fact finding, and investigation is occuring literature. Nick Redfern is one such author who digs even further into specific events and cover ups with his book 'The Pyramids and the Pentagon. While t may seem like another conspiracy book, it actually is a deeper connection to a few specific events."

And here's the complete review.

Reviewing the Pyramids (1)

Over at Red Dirt Report, Andrew Griffin reviews my new book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon and, in part, says of it:

"Reading a Nick Redfern book often takes me back to my childhood of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s when shows like Jack Webb’s Project UFO,In Search Of …, and a myriad of other shows and TV specials on UFO’s, Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, were tuned in in the Griffin household...

"...This is a book I had trouble putting down. In fact I finished it in an afternoon. Redfern’s thorough research, documentation, readable style and fearless approach to exceedingly controversial subject matter makes him one of the best writers on the paranormal and unknown while still keeping things fairly down-to-earth. Am already looking forward to his next book."

A Pyramids and the Pentagon Q&A

Over at The Examiner, you can find a new Q&A between me and Jeffrey Pritchett about my new book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon.

Here's the link where you can find the interview.

And here's where you can find more about Jeffrey's work: The Church of Mabus.
And as a taster, here's what I have to say in the interview about why there has been so much official, secret interest in the mysteries of the past:

"It's clear that the reason for looking at the mysteries of the past was to determine if the reported technology that the ancients supposedly possessed thousands of years ago could be weaponized and used on the battlefield in the present and future. It was nothing to do with furthering our knowledge of history, archaeology etc. It was all about weapons and creating new technologies out of what some suspected were very ancient technologies that have become part of our folklore, religions and cultures."

The Pyramids and the Pentagon: Reviewed

Over at The UFO Iconoclasts(s), Rich Reynolds reviews my latest book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon.

In part, Rich says: "Noah’s ark, ancient levitation techniques (use in constructing the monuments of old), the Mayan and Incan ruins, crop circles, vampires, the Philadelphia experiment, dimension hopping, the face on Mars, UFOs (of course), atomic annihilation, immortality, sacred mushrooms, Marian apparitions, Stonehenge, and crop circles are just some – some! – of the encyclopedic-like accounts that Nick has gathered for this book."

And you can find the full review right here.

From the Pyramids to the Pentagon

A new post (at Mysterious Universe) on my latest book, The Pyramids and the Pentagon, copies of which - although the official release date is still a couple of weeks away - are now starting to appear on the bookshelves...