The Unexplained
Unexplained events, anomalous signals, and encounters that have resisted every attempt at classification.
106 articlesLatest in The Unexplained
Polybius: The Killer Arcade Game That Got Erased from History
Uncover the truth behind Polybius, the legendary 1981 arcade game said to cause seizures, mind control, and disappearances in Portland, Oregon—before vanishing without a trace.
A Message from the Stars: Who Sent ‘The Wow! Signal’?
In 1977, the Big Ear telescope detected the Wow! Signal—a narrowband radio transmission that remains the strongest candidate for a genuine message from extraterrestrial intelligence. Explore the mystery, the science, and the theories behind this cosmic enigma.
Aafia Siddiqui: Terrorist or Victim?
Was Aafia Siddiqui an unrepentant terrorist, a victim of American injustice, or something in between? Explore the disputed case of the Pakistani neuroscientist known as both "Lady Al-Qaeda" and the "Daughter of Pakistan."
Africa's Stonehenge.
Explore the controversial claims surrounding Adam's Calendar in South Africa—an alleged 250,000-year-old stone calendar that some call the oldest man-made structure on Earth, while skeptics see natural rocks and wishful thinking.
Alien Abduction: Is Travis Walton's Story the Most Compelling Evidence We Have?
A skeptical examination of the 1975 Travis Walton alien abduction case, exploring the incident, investigation, and enduring questions surrounding one of UFOlogy's most famous stories.
An Anthology of Dark Internet Mysteries
A comprehensive revisit of internet mysteries including Unfavorable Semicircle, Kate Yup, Celebrity Number Six, and The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet, with updates on their solutions and new developments.
More in The Unexplained
Kozyrev Mirrors: The Mirror that Lets You View the Past
Explore the strange history of Kozyrev Mirrors, Russian devices claimed to let users view the past and future through reflected "time energy" and torsion fields.
The Legend of Bigfoot: Hunting for Evidence of the Sasquatch
Investigating the mystery of Bigfoot, from the famous 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film to thousands of eyewitness accounts, alternative theories, and the hunt for evidence of this elusive cryptid.
The 'Lost Boy Larry' Broadcasts: Was this all a Hoax?
In 1973, a terrified boy's CB radio distress calls sparked a massive four-day search across New Mexico. But was Lost Boy Larry real, or the most elaborate hoax in American history?
Lycanthropes: Are Werewolves Real?
Explore the fascinating history of werewolves from ancient mythology to modern pop culture, including historical trials, medical explanations, and the enduring legend of lycanthropy.
Megalodon: Does it Still Roam the Oceans?
Explore the evidence for and against the continued existence of Megalodon, the largest predator that ever lived. From historical sightings to scientific analysis, we examine whether this prehistoric giant shark could still roam our oceans.
The Montauk Project: The Government Project that Inspired Stranger Things
Explore the bizarre conspiracy theory about secret government experiments at Montauk, New York that inspired Stranger Things, involving mind control, time travel, and inter-dimensional portals.