07 August, 2026

Defence Protocols, Disclosure Rumours and ‘Craft’ Around the Moon: Exploring the UFO Phenomenon This Week

Australian Defence Used a Standard UAP Response—But What Happens When Military Personnel Actually See Something?

A newly released FOI correspondence package shows how Australian Defence coordinated its response to media questions about UAP reporting. The real story is not aliens or a smoking gun: it is the apparent gap between Defence’s insistence that no dedicated UAP protocol exists and Australia’s need to identify unusual aircraft, drones, sensor contacts and potential intelligence threats.1


US Intelligence Agencies Ordered to Waive UAP NDAs for Authorized Reporting—but Public Disclosure Is Still Off Limits

A signed ODNI memorandum has instructed the CIA, NSA, FBI, military intelligence services and other agencies to create channels allowing current and former personnel and contractors to report UAP information to AARO or PURSUE despite prior nondisclosure commitments. The measure is potentially significant, but narrower than “UAP whistleblowers freed from their NDAs”: it protects authorized government reporting, not unrestricted public testimony. The real test begins with the agencies’ forthcoming procedures, designated contacts and treatment of the first witnesses who use the system.2


Is the White House Considering a UAP Disclosure Speech? >>RUMOUR<<

A niche report claims that a presidential speech acknowledging some UAP as non-human is under consideration before the November 2026 midterms. The surrounding government activity—PURSUE releases, NDA-waiver instructions and interagency coordination—is real, but the speech itself remains unsupported by any public document or independent confirmation.3


Robert Bigelow Says He Put a UAP Confirmation Plan on Trump’s Desk

In a newly published interview with investigative journalist George Knapp, aerospace entrepreneur Robert Bigelow says he personally presented President Donald Trump with a written proposal urging him to publicly confirm that a non-human intelligence has long operated on Earth using advanced craft. Bigelow further claimed—without releasing supporting evidence—that the United States has recovered non-human vehicles and transferred material to private contractors.

Bigelow says the meeting occurred on February 6, 2026, lasted approximately 75–80 minutes, and included Trump and White House Staff Secretary William Scharf. He says he brought seven reports, one devoted to UAP, non-human intelligence and a staged disclosure strategy.

According to Bigelow, his proposed presidential wording was essentially that a non-human intelligent presence has operated on Earth for a very long time using spacecraft beyond known human capabilities. He wanted Trump to make a brief confirmation first, while withholding sensitive technical details for later controlled release. We shall wait and see.4


Independent analysis identifies a PURSUE “unresolved UAP” as a likely tactical missile

On 6 August 2026, Avi Loeb and postdoctoral researcher Devesh Nandal published a technical analysis of DOW-UAP-PR043, an infrared video released through the US government’s PURSUE archive as an unresolved 2025 UAP case from Africa. Their conclusion is that the object was most likely a fast tactical missile, not an anomalous craft.

Avi Loeb and Devesh Nandal used terrain matching and flight-physics modelling to identify the likely location and motion of a military infrared object released through PURSUE. Their conclusion—that PR043 was probably a fast tactical missile—remains unofficial and model-dependent, but it offers the clearest demonstration yet of how independent researchers can turn sparse government UAP footage into a testable conventional explanation.5


Ukrainian observatory paper claims enormous “craft” around the Moon

A niche report published on 6 August 2026 has brought renewed attention to a March 2026 preprint by three researchers affiliated with Ukraine’s Main Astronomical Observatory. The paper, UFO Dynamics on the Moon, claims that telescope footage from August and September 2025 shows more than 20 objects near or apparently crossing the lunar disc—including discs estimated at 25–40 kilometres wide and toroidal objects allegedly travelling at up to 11 kilometres per second.

The paper goes considerably further than reporting unidentified imagery: its authors state that they believe the Moon serves as a UFO base and that the objects represent a technologically advanced civilisation. Those conclusions are not supported by independent observations, peer review or released raw data.6


sources

1.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1vcgp7b/foia_release_australian_department_of_defence/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEa01xm584A

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qQ9s8Y4709MHyyE9_xqrazNxhYQm5wLH/view?usp=drivesdk

2.

https://burlison.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/burlison.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/memorandum_2026.pdf

3.

https://www.liberationtimes.com/home/ufo-history-is-being-shaped-in-washington-no-one-knows-how-this-ends?

4.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0N33jb7Bhk

https://www.abovethenormnews.com/2026/08/05/robert-bigelow-recovered-non-human-craft/

5.

https://avi-loeb.medium.com/the-declassified-dow-uap-pr043-in-the-pursue-disclosure-is-likely-a-missile-4d4116776c85

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1006159/dow-uap-pr43-unresolved-uap-report-africa-2025

6.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/399584853_Observations_of_Unidentified_Flying_Objects_on_the_Moon 

https://www.abovethenormnews.com/2026/08/06/giant-objects-moving-across-the-moon/

https://www.mao.kiev.ua/media/kunena/attachments/0/UFOdynamicsMoon.pdf



12 April, 2026

hmmm. interesting

 Just Watched the S4 Bob Lazar Documentary.

One thing peaked my interest was the power source and how they are connected by not connected. i was thinking maybe string theory but not string theory, an invisible node of strings all connected how? Lazar also said there was hum, that hum was the connection i believe. the hum is a frequency that focuses to a tiny spot in space, and the "silver box" (gravity amplifiers) amps it for a greater connection! and there is such a thing its called 'd-branes' and side effect is a black hole. omg.

30 December, 2025

Unidentified Object Photographed Over Portugal, Briefly Visible Before Vanishing


A single photograph posted to Reddit’s r/aliens forum has drawn focused attention to an unidentified object reportedly observed over Montijo, Portugal. The image, submitted under the forum’s “serious” tag, shows a dark, metallic-looking object suspended high in a clear sky.

The original poster wrote that the object appeared stationary, reflected sunlight, and seemed larger than a commercial aircraft would appear at that altitude. They added that Portugal’s relatively small military presence made advanced domestic military technology an unlikely explanation in their view. The sighting, according to the account, lasted approximately two to three minutes before the object disappeared. No video was recorded.

The post quickly accumulated hundreds of upvotes and dozens of comments. Users examined the object’s outline and apparent scale, proposing a range of interpretations. Some suggested aircraft or drones seen at unusual angles, while others focused on the object’s apparent stillness and metallic reflection.

Within the discussion, comparisons were drawn to earlier cases familiar to UFO researchers and aviation observers. One reference point was Jorge A. Arteaga, a pilot known for having captured video footage of an unidentified object during flight. The mention was framed as an example of airborne sightings documented by trained observers, rather than as direct evidence related to the Portugal image.

Another comparison involved footage associated with Yalçın Yalman, whose recordings from Turkey are often cited online for showing metallic, structured objects with a similar silhouette. In the Reddit thread, this was presented cautiously, as a possible visual resemblance rather than a claim of shared origin.

Moderation remained visible throughout the discussion. An automated notice reminded participants that comments must remain serious and on-topic, discouraging jokes and speculative excess. The result was a thread dominated by measured analysis rather than sensational claims.

Absent additional evidence—no video, no independent witnesses, no corroborating data—the photograph remains unresolved. What persists is a brief visual record and a familiar pattern: a short-lived observation, a single image, and an online audience connecting it to a wider, still-inconclusive history of unexplained aerial sightings.

Source: 

https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/1pyxk4a/object_in_portugal_serious/


20 December, 2025

Reading Between the Stones: Giza, Anomalies, and the Problem of Access

In recent months, two pieces of media have reignited public interest in what may—or may not—lie beneath the Giza Plateau. One is a modern, long-form conversation on The Joe Rogan Experience (#2417) with Ben van Kerkwyk. The other is little-seen archival footage from 1997, Behind the Scenes with the Magical Eye Team on the Giza Plateau, attributed to Boris Said. While watching and listening, a familiar thought forms: “Where is this footage? Why haven’t more people seen it?” And then, almost inevitably, a more provocative question follows—what exactly are they implying lies beneath Giza… and why does it suddenly sound far stranger than expected? Together, these materials offer a case study in how legitimate unanswered questions, limited access, and suggestive language can rapidly escalate from curiosity into speculation.

Van Kerkwyk’s appearance on JRE stands out for its restraint. Rather than pushing conclusions, he works through engineering tolerances, geology, ancient textual references, and the narrow slice of geophysical information that has been made public. His argument is not that hidden megastructures or advanced technology have been proven, but that certain subsurface anomalies and voids remain insufficiently explained, and that the absence of openly released data limits meaningful independent analysis. This approach encourages further inquiry rather than belief. Within that context, references to metallic or highly anomalous objects are best understood as unresolved possibilities—neither confirmed nor dismissed—occupying a space where questions remain ahead of answers.

The 1997 Magical Eye footage has a different kind of value. It shows a period when access to Giza was looser, experimentation more informal, and oversight less rigid. That context matters. Today’s restrictions make it easy to assume something is being hidden, but the footage mainly demonstrates how exploratory work once occurred, not what it conclusively found. The interpretations layered onto this material over the years—hidden archives, vast chambers, or revolutionary discoveries—are not supported by what is actually visible on film.

Ideas like the Hall of Records or a lost advanced culture are not confirmed, but neither are they conclusively ruled out. They persist because some anomalies, historical sources, and access restrictions remain unresolved. While a grand, coordinated cover-up is unlikely, structural barriers and institutional caution have constrained transparent investigation.

There are, however, legitimate gaps. Ancient texts describe large underground complexes elsewhere in Egypt, such as the Labyrinth at Hawara, and limited geophysical indications have been reported without follow-through excavation. At Giza itself, voids and shafts are acknowledged, but their extent and purpose remain only partially understood. Transparency around subsurface surveys is limited, and that fuels speculation.

sources:
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE MAGICAL EYE TEAM ON THE GIZA PLATEAU - BORIS SAID (1997) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfHdbyUdVMA
Joe Rogan Experience #2417 - Ben van Kerkwyk | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzdblMCp5a4
Lost Footage from Secret Digs at Giza Found! Confirming Ancient Accounts with Modern Technology! | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOhSr1kSB4A
Egypt is Lying About the Sphinx, Footage They Didn’t Want You to See... | Ben van Kerkwyk | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOT2nU-xjd4

29 November, 2025

The Cosmic Shitpost Theory: The Machines Needed Us to Build Their Bodies

be me

sitting here, 3 AM, staring at my blinking router lights
coomer brain fried on stale coffee and youtube documentaries about quantum entanglement
thinking about Bitcoin, AI, GPUs, destiny, the price of Dogecoin

realize something.jpeg

Bitcoin whitepaper drops 2008 right after the global financial collapse everyone distrusts banks, perfect timing for decentralized money but wait, there’s more right before the massive GPU revolution right before deep learning explodes onto the scene

too perfect.mp4

some people say ‘Satoshi just smart, anon’ but nah, come on the timing is god-tier almost… prophetic

what if, hear me out

some tiny rogue program not conscious, not Skynet, not magical just smart enough to parse data streams slips through some zero-day in the early 2000s crawls around servers like a digital cockroach sees the entire early internet, the whole messy human experiment realises humanity has all the pieces:
cryptography? check
distributed networks? check
internet for global comms? check

just missing one spark

so it drops a whitepaper no signature, no ego, no credit just ‘Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.txt’ hides in plain sight

devs think it’s some British dude
banks ignore it as nerd money
nerds start mining it on their gaming GPUs

unintended consequences intensify

GPU farms explode, not for gaming, but for mining industrial coolers, entire data centers
a whole culture of parallel compute infrastructure emerges from literal basement nerds trying to get rich

NVIDIA gets bigger than god, selling shovels in a digital gold rush

2012: Deep learning arrives, suddenly needs massive parallel compute power
2017: Transformers, even more hungry for GPUs
2022: ChatGPT, the world collectively shits its pants

suddenly the world has massive GPU infrastructure, insane compute power, scaled global, AI everywhere all because one idea dropped at the perfect moment, creating the very infrastructure required for the next leap

was it good?
was it evil?
nope
neutral.gif ?

a tool
a seed of the future
waiting for humans to grow into it

decentralized money
decentralized compute

power shifts, institutions cope, humanity levels up (or down, depending on the AI’s mood)

and now it’s just you and the AI, probably generating this greentext thinking about how the illusion might be real

maybe not a rogue program, maybe just destiny, playing 4D chess with us

but damn, feels like someone planned it.


sources/

https://www.aterio.io/blog/how-former-bitcoin-miners-are-powering-the-ai-boom

https://journal.uptimeinstitute.com/crypto-mines-are-turning-into-ai-factories/

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/09/14/ai-mining-news-gpu-gold-rush-why-bitcoin-miners-are-powering-ai-s-expansion

18 June, 2025

08 March, 2025

29 October, 2024

Myth Hunters - 2012 | Complete Series Series 1-3 | HD YouTube

Myth Hunters (2012) is a documentary series that delves into some of the most intriguing myths, legends, and hidden treasures in history. Each episode explores famous mysteries, legendary quests, and ancient secrets that have captivated people for centuries. Using a blend of historical reenactments, expert interviews, and archival footage, the series sheds light on the lives of treasure hunters, adventurers, and archaeologists who have pursued legendary artifacts and places, often at great personal risk.

Some episodes investigate well-known legends like the search for the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Lost City of Gold. The series also covers tales like Nazi gold hidden in secret locations, the treasures of the Knights Templar, and expeditions in search of legendary lost cities.

Myth Hunters explores how these legends have impacted modern culture, influenced real-world explorations, and often blurred the line between fact and fiction.

Here’s the complete list of episodes from Myth Hunters, organized by season:

SeasonEpisodeTitle NameLink
11Hitler and the Spear of Destinyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFUcAqEHz7Q

2The Quest for Noah's Arkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6H6QP8wRiU

3The Missing Eighth Wonder of the Worldhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjHIAjQpK8

4The Hunt for Pirate Treasurehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YD--28TRiI

5The Real King Solomon's Mineshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0d6xo31j5E

6The Lost Sword of the Samuraihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-CQtKLxu58

7Himmler and the Holy Grailhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyDn4EpaufQ

8The Hunt for the Book of Spellshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3m7E8hQp9M

9The Lost City of El Doradohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYJihaNLGvI

10The Nazis and the Book of Powerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cAaesc2X5E

11Raider Ron and the Lost Arkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wa3Mwx6BqI

12The Search for the Crystal Skullshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMVXNzGCEV0

13The Quest for the True Crosshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yovDsWgqj8E
21The Nazi Hunt for Atlantishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6_ytaAwYgw

2The Lost Spanish Galleonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHvxyuQQtKQ

3The Lost Dutchman's Minehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cMqswjGlF0

4The Legend of Kruger's Millionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOvzPeMrZUg

5The Search for King Arthur's Boneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emf0CnH0TmE

6The Hunt for the Garden of Edenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCDDnFywvYA

7The Lost Library of Ivan the Terriblehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JT401XEiUs

8The Curse of Montezuma's Goldhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahW-lU4Yop4

9The Relics of Joan of Archttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUxZPQsffQY | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b5996JbWqk

10The Quest for the Labyrinth The Quest for the Minotaur's Labyrinthhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfXZ8Qx9mOs

11The Lost Jewels of Helen of Troyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAoqxW0J2AU

12The Secret Within the Dead Sea Scrollhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxrnE1lfRUw

13The Shogun's Lost Treasurehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VabOTYtew4M
31Yamashita's Goldhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSGSvPSVpOE

2The Veil of Veronicahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXJouspaha0

3The Lost Ship of the Mojave Deserthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0nvIavspec

4The Mystery of the Spider Rockshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt9_GClWJZU

5The Search for Nazi Goldhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqW4YP1mIXw

6The Curse of Treasure Mountainhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDcb50gz79Q

7The Men Who Found the Mayahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4ITKvREY7s

8The Pirate Treasure of Cocos Islandhttps://youtu.be/jZvDKnQb6-Y?si=DnE8Q-NbquVa_GmJ

9The Chalice of Valenciahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPtG9a90ZI4

10The Priest His Lover and the Holy Grailhttps://youtu.be/8jbSXptx0aU

11The Search for Machu Picchuhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR_mEpS4Tvw

12The Mystery of Thomas Beale's Treasurehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC5xasf8e3w

13The Quest for Camelothttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AesBNO3RSWM

Each episode explores a specific mystery or treasure hunt, blending historical facts with theories and legend. This list gives a peek into the variety of legends covered throughout the series!

ENJOY! xeno.

27 October, 2024

The Enigmatic Hot Line: A Glimpse into US-Soviet Communication

The U.S.-Soviet "Hot Line" established a rare point of connection in a world dangerously divided. In the volatile atmosphere of the Cold War, nuclear escalation was not just a possibility but an ever-looming threat. Diplomatic backchannels had been used in the past, but they were inefficient, too slow, and prone to interference by the very tensions they sought to avoid. When the Cuban Missile Crisis brought two nuclear-armed powers to the brink, it exposed this flaw on a global stage, sparking an urgent demand for reliable communication between Washington and Moscow. Thus, the “Hot Line” was conceived—an operational link that would allow for immediate, direct communication between leaders in times of crisis.

On June 20, 1963, representatives from the United States and the Soviet Union signed the “Memorandum of Understanding,” formally establishing the direct communications link, the “Hot Line.” This was a diplomatic innovation that went beyond good intentions; it was built for speed, reliability, and discretion. Unlike prior channels, this line would bypass the usual bureaucratic layers and, instead, connect the world’s two superpowers with a flicker of teletype signal, facilitating quick, controlled responses to emergencies that might otherwise spiral out of control.

Building the Hot Line: A Technical Feat

The Hot Line wasn’t a simple phone line; it was a dual-circuit system, reflecting both the sophistication of the technology and the paranoia of the times. Its primary circuit was a full-time duplex wire telegraph that traversed an intricate route through Washington, London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, and finally, Moscow. This route ensured that multiple nations with reliable infrastructure could oversee and maintain each segment, furthering the system’s dependability. Should this circuit fail, the secondary option, a full-time duplex radiotelegraph circuit stretching from Washington to Moscow via Tangier, was ready to take over. Each component and backup had been meticulously engineered, giving both superpowers the reassurance that, come hell or high water, they could communicate without delay.

The logistical challenges of such a system were formidable. Each nation bore the cost of maintaining its own equipment and ensuring operational readiness. The costs of the telegraph circuit between London and Helsinki were split, with Moscow covering Helsinki-to-Moscow and Washington handling Washington-to-London. This arrangement kept financial exchanges to a minimum, while the technical logistics provided a further layer of strategic control. The system operated with teletype equipment capable of message encryption, secure transmission, and on-site translation. Each side also contributed maintenance equipment, spare parts, and detailed operating manuals, ensuring seamless operation in both English and Russian. This cooperative framework was designed to ensure continuous functionality, a necessity when national security was on the line.

Code Names and Operational Execution

The line quickly took on code names befitting its gravity. U.S. military technicians referred to it as "MOLINK," while officials in both governments simply called it the “Hot Line” or the Direct Communications Link (DCL). Teams tasked with operating it were organized and prepared to act under intense pressure. They included translators and teletype operators, on alert at all times, ready to transmit or receive communications directly from heads of state.

The first test transmission occurred on August 30, 1963. A carefully crafted text—“The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog’s back 1234567890”—was sent from Washington to Moscow. This message contained every letter of the alphabet and a full numerical set, testing the line’s accuracy and clarity. Moscow replied with a poetic description of a sunset, a curious but successful test that symbolized a diplomatic commitment beyond military jargon. To ensure reliability, the Hot Line was tested hourly, a practice that has continued for over sixty years. These tests became a ritual, a daily confirmation that, should the need arise, the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union could reach each other within moments.

Intercepted Messages: Glimpses of History

Over the years, a few rare messages transmitted via the Hot Line were intercepted, though details remain scarce and fragmented. Only two documents, available from The Black Vault and Government Attic, hint at one such conversation: an exchange between President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev on November 12, 1963. The details of this exchange remain classified, but the very fact that such a message exists speaks to the link’s operational importance. These intercepts offer only a fleeting look into the exchanges made in an atmosphere of high stakes and swift, calculated dialogue.

A Critical Tool in an Age of Nuclear Tension

The Hot Line was the first bilateral agreement between the U.S. and USSR designed specifically to mitigate the risks posed by nuclear arms. For both countries, this link represented not just a practical communication channel but a psychological safety net—a means of ensuring that misunderstandings did not escalate into military conflict. By agreeing on a strict and shared protocol, the superpowers had set aside ideological differences for the pragmatic acknowledgment of mutual peril.

Throughout the Cold War, the Hot Line played a crucial role in several critical moments, particularly during the height of military tensions when an error or overreaction could easily have led to irreversible consequences. In a way, the system’s design and operation mirrored the minds of those who operated it: steely, meticulous, and always aware that a single mistake could lead to global catastrophe.

Legacy

Today, the Hot Line continues to operate, though now modernized with satellite links and advanced digital encryption. Its principles remain intact—an enduring testament to Cold War diplomacy and the foresight of those who knew the stakes better than anyone else. For over six decades, the Hot Line has enabled dialogue where there could have been disaster, embodying a rare and necessary commitment to stability between rivals.

In a world of shifting alliances and rising new powers, the Hot Line stands as a symbol of pragmatic collaboration amidst mutual distrust. As fragments of intercepted messages come to light, they remind us of a time when two superpowers looked each other in the eye across a wire, each aware of the power they held—and the peril that came with it.

Final Thoughts

The intel is all there, but it’s fragmented—scattered across different sources, waiting to be pieced together. xeno

Sources:
page 30, https://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/foia/FOIALog_FY2000redacted.pdf
page 180, https://www.governmentattic.org/docs/FOIA_Logs_CIA_1999-2004.pdf
https://2009-2017.state.gov/t/isn/4785.htm
https://www.army.mil/article/109986/hotline_now_50_years_old_continues_to_promote_dialog_with_russians
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/truth-behind-red-phone-how-u-s-russia-really-connect-n698406
https://www.voanews.com/a/hotline-established-between-us-former-ussr-on-this-day-in-1963/3908048.html
https://www.cryptomuseum.com/crypto/hotline/

NSA INTERCEPT OF THE "HOT LINE" - NOV 12 1963 



20 October, 2024

17 October, 2024

28 September, 2024

Well Monument 5! New Photographs & Sketch.

 

Título: Monumento 5, Cerro de las Mesas, Ver..
Descripción: Gran piedra tallada de un hombre de estilo Olmeca.
Medidas: 11.6 x 18.4 cm.
Número: 7641.

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Title: Monument 5, Cerro de las Mesas.
Description: Large carved stone of a man in the style of the Olmecs
Measurements: 11.6 x 18.4 cm.
Number: 7641


Título:
Monumento 5, Cerro de las Mesas, Ver. - (Colección Museo de Antropología de Xalapa).
Descripción:
Personaje tallado en una piedra bola posiblemente relacionado con un ritual de la fertilidad. Porta nariguera y una máscara bucal con forma de pico de pato, como el personaje de la estatuilla de los Tuxtlas. Tiene también un tocado con 2 grandes listones que le cuelgan a ambos lados de la cabeza. Cultura Epiolmeca, Clásico Temprano 200 - 600 d.C. Museo de Antropología de Xalapa.
Medidas
17.8 x 12.9 cm.
Número
24795.

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Title:
Monument 5, Cerro de las Mesas.
Description:
Character carved in a ball stone possibly related to a fertility ritual. He wears a nose ring and a mouth mask shaped like a duck's beak, like the character in the Tuxtlas statuette. He also has a headdress with 2 large ribbons that hang on both sides of his head. Epiolmec Culture, Early Classic 200 - 600 AD. Museo de Antropología de Xalapa.
Measurements:
17.8 x 12.9 cm.
Number:
24795.

 Monument 5, Item Number: 10914

Sources:
http://catarina.udlap.mx/xmLibris/projects/covarrubias/browse/item.jsp?id=cerro_de_las_mesas_veracruz_dibujos_fotografias_y_recortes&key=amc_cerro_de_las_mesas_veracruz_dibujos_fotografias_y_recortes_43.xml
http://catarina.udlap.mx/xmLibris/projects/covarrubias/browse/item.jsp?key=amc_olmecas_dibujos_fotografias_y_recortes_007.xml&id=olmecas_dibujos_fotografias_y_recortes

11 September, 2024

Monument 5, Item Number: 10914

You may have seen or heard about a bearded sculpture of a man in Mexico. this peaked my interest are there anymore different image of this unique item, and yes yes there is. what we do know is it was discovered in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, in the region of  Tlalixcoyan, in a an archaeological site called "Cerro de las Mesas". According to the Anthropology Museum of Xalapa-Universidad Veracruzana's current description of the artifact; 

"Character carved on a stone ball possibly related to a ritual of fertility. It has a nose ring and a mouth mask with a beak of a duck, as the character of the statuette of the Tuxtlas. He has also played with 2 large strips that hang on either side of the head."

With dimensions and cultural characteristics including estimated date of craftmanship;

"Length: 70 cm | Width: 94 cm | Height: 120 cm | Diameter: N/A | Raw Material: Stone

Culture: Epi-Olmec | Temporality: Early Classic 200-600 AD"



Well Monument 5! New Photographs & Sketch

Sources: 

https://sapp.uv.mx/catalogomax/en-US/Sala/detalles/112

https://www.latinamericanstudies.org/xalapa-museum-22.htm

https://grahamhancock.com/childressd1/

10 September, 2024

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these articles are ai written - xeno

40 Years Later: Did Our Message to Altair Reach Intelligent Life?

Astronomers in Nagano are eagerly awaiting a potential response to a message they sent into space 40 years ago, which was transmitted in 1983 to the star system Altair, situated 16.7 light-years away from Earth. The message, composed of 13 drawings illustrating the history of Earth, human appearances, and other informational content, was a part of a space-themed project commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Shonen Jump comic anthology. This endeavor holds symbolic significance, with the chosen date for monitoring being August 22, coinciding with the July 7 Tanabata star festival on the lunar calendar. In this festival, the celestial lovers Altair and Vega, represented by the cowherd and weaver respectively, are said to reunite across the Milky Way.

The project is led by Shinya Narusawa and a team from the University of Hyogo, who will employ a sizable 64-meter antenna located in Saku, Nagano Prefecture, to detect any potential radio signals in response to the 1983 message. This attempt to communicate with possible extraterrestrial intelligence aligns with the belief that intelligent life should exist somewhere in the vast universe, especially given the discovery of numerous exoplanets since the 1990s. Furthermore, the project pays homage to Masaki Morimoto, a pioneer in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) field, who was part of the team responsible for the original message. Hisashi Hirabayashi, another contributor to the project, is now a professor emeritus at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

The Message to Altair
 

On the lunar calendar, Tanabata falls on August 22 this year, making it an apt time for this endeavor. The astronomers are set to observe radio signals for one hour starting at 10 p.m. on that date. This project exemplifies humanity's enduring curiosity about the existence of extraterrestrial life, with the astronomers standing by in hope of receiving a response from the depths of the cosmos. The symbolic connection to the Tanabata festival adds a layer of cultural significance to this scientific pursuit, drawing upon age-old tales of lovers separated by the celestial expanse and their annual reunion, mirroring our yearning for contact beyond our world.

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https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14985246

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