Were UFOs only first reported in 1947 — or have they been recorded throughout human history?

In this episode, we go deep into historical accounts of unidentified aerial phenomena from antiquity through the early modern period. Using primary sources, chronicles, and recorded eyewitness reports, we examine some of the most intriguing pre-modern sightings ever documented.

We cover:

• The metallic object that halted a battle in Phrygia (74 BC)

• The “flying shields” reported during Alexander the Great’s campaigns

• The 1693 Boston light and possible missing time case recorded by Governor John Winthrop

• The 1790 Alençon crash involving a reported occupant and physical trace evidence

• Japan’s Utsuro-bune and the mystery of the hollow vessel

• The Nuremberg (1561) and Basel (1566) sky phenomena

• The Cloera “sky ship” and anchor event in medieval Ireland

We also explore how culture, language, and technological context may shape the way witnesses describe unknown aerial phenomena — and whether modern UFO reports are part of a much older pattern.

In the final segment, we discuss recent UAP news and the ongoing disclosure debate, including differing perspectives on current political developments.

Are these historical accounts misidentified natural phenomena, symbolic religious narratives, or evidence of a long-standing unexplained presence?

Watch and decide for yourself.

Show notes here.

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