For most of his adult life, Emanuel Swedenborg sought to reconcile his Christian faith with the values of the Enlightenment. And in 1768, he received a revelation from the spirits of dead aliens who explained deep secrets about his religion and the nature of the universe.
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Dec 2019
Best of 2019: George Adamski Pt. 2
Here’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: In 1953, “Orthon the Venusian” took his favorite human, George Adamski, on a joyride through the cosmos. But back on earth, skeptical forces were closing in. Ufologist James Moseley aimed to prove once and for all that ... Show More
51 m
Sep 2019
From the Vault: John Dee, Part 1
Elizabethan scholar Dr. John Dee was one of the most learned men of the 16th century, applying his intense mathematical intellect to matters scientific, political, alchemical and occult. He advised Queen Elizabeth, sought communion with angelic beings, advocated British expansion ... Show More
1h 4m
Dec 2020
Ibn al-Haytham, First Scientist
Ibn al-Haytham made massive contributions to the world’s understanding of light and vision through experiments that he did during a prolonged house arrest in the early 11th century. He also wrote about medicine, philosophy, astronomy, math and ethics. Learn more about your ad-ch ... Show More
29m 49s
Jun 2020
“The Hitchhiker Killer” Thor Nis Christiansen
Growing up in the California town of Solvang, Thor Nis Christiansen was the quiet son of Danish immigrants. As he grew older, Thor began harboring dark, disturbing fantasies about women. Before his 20th birthday, he would strike for the first time—and it wouldn't be the last... L ... Show More
43m 23s
Apr 2021
Mysteries of the Vatican Pt 2: Secret Vatican Archive
Over the centuries, a stash of secret documents kept by priests ballooned into millions of documents. Known as the Vatican Secret Archive, it’s rumored to contain the world’s largest collection of pornography, proof of Jesus Christ, and even predictions of the end of the world. L ... Show More
45m 56s