About this season
From the beginnings of the UFO phenomena in the 1940s to the evolution of public disclosure through the subsequent decades, historian Richard Dolan highlights key events and figures from within the US government to expose obscured truths.
Episodes (10)
1. The CIA's UFO Admission
Aired 11 October 2021 • 13 min
Richard Dolan reveals information on a secret CIA memo from August 1952 outlining the incredible documentation of UFOs reaching amazing speeds. The CIA also documents the characteristics, shape, and sizes of these UFOs, some of which were said to be gigantic.
2. The Year UFO Secrecy Nearly Ended
Aired 11 October 2021 • 16 min
Richard Dolan describes how hundreds if not thousands of UFOs were sighted in the skies over the United States in 1952. This resulted in 1952 earning the title 'The Year of the Flying Saucer'.
3. Contact vs. Abduction
Aired 20 October 2021 • 19 min
What is the difference between contact and abduction, and do these modern occurrences have historical correlations? Richard Dolan explores strange contact cases from throughout the centuries.
4. The Curious Case of the CIA Director Roscoe Hillenkoetter
Aired 31 January 2022 • 14 min
In this episode, Richard Dolan reveals the relationship between CIA Director Roscoe Hillenkoetter and UFO investigative author Donald Keyhoe of the organization NICAP (National Investigations Committee On Aerial Phenomena).
5. Waving At Friendly Aliens
Aired 7 February 2022 • 12 min
Richard Dolan describes an unusual incident in 1959 that unfolded in New Guinea, when many witnesses (including well-known priest Reverend Gill) witnessed a disc shaped craft hovering in the sky.
6. Failed UAP Recovery in the Pacific
Aired 14 February 2022 • 13 min
Several documented military operations resulted in direct experiences with UAP. Richard Dolan describes the details of high-altitude nuclear detonation tests carried out by the U.S. military, known as 'Operation Dominic'.
7. Senator Goldwater's Encounter with UFO Secrecy
Aired 21 February 2022 • 13 min
Richard Dolan reveals information on the history of U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater's interest in the UFO phenomena.
8. Is There a Breakaway Civilization?
Aired 28 February 2022 • 15 min
Richard Dolan explores information on secret space programs, and their potential connections with UFOs.
9. Walking Among Us?
Aired 1 March 2022 • 16 min
Richard Dolan explores two fascinating accounts of individuals reporting ‘human-looking’ alien beings.
10. UFOs: What The Documents Prove
Aired 1 March 2022 • 13 min
Richard Dolan explains how the significant strengthening of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has allowed the general public to obtain important official documented proof of the United States government’s involvement in the study of UFOs.