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"[B]ecause exotic weirdness was perhaps more acceptable to the mainstream in premodern, less scientific times, we might benefit from taking a modern psychological look at such exotica in cases of the past.

"This brings us to the case of the greatly maligned cleric Fray Marcos de Niza, frequently called “The Lying Monk” by mainstream historians (and practically everybody else)."

What Did the So-Called ‘Lying Monk’ Really See? | Skeptical Inquirer We live in a fabulous world: amazing hidden civilizations, exotic unknown animals, and even bizarre human giants abound—at least, on our televisions. TV pro ...

For those who can't be here in person, here's a recap from the first day of CSICon 2026 in Buffalo!

"Celebrate the Past, Chart the Future": CSICon 2026 - Day One | Center for Inquiry CSICon 2026 is an event fifty years in the making, the in-person capstone of the “golden anniversary” celebration for the organization–originally founded as ...

What better time is there to talk about this topic with a lifelong UFO investigator than right now—in the wake of President Donald Trump’s “UFO files” release and during yet another round of claims that alien “Disclosure” is imminent.

Investigating UFOs: A Conversation with Sweden's Clas Svahn | Skeptical Inquirer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIjX8qIV_Os Several months ago, when I interviewed the hosts of the European Skeptics Podcast (ESP), I asked a question abou ...