The Reported History of Aliens and UFOs

STRANGE LIGHTS DANCE in the sky, and witnesses recount sleek futuristic crafts and bony grey humanoids after losing time in their memories. In the summer of 1947, UFO mania grips America when saucers are sighted near Mount Rainier and mysterious metallic debris emerges in Roswell. Decades later, enthusiasts are still digging into the enigma of our potential extraterrestrial neighbours, and with theories still disputed, could they be out there?

Follow the reported history of Aliens and UFOs with a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition documents key milestones that shaped Alien and UFO culture — exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive pivotal moments, including:

– Nikola Tesla’s plans to communicate with Martians
– Hypotheses about life on Mars from 1935
– Kenneth Arnold’s Mount Rainier sighting that sparked modern UFO mania
– The abduction of Barney and Betty Hill
– The evolution of conventions throughout the decades, including the ‘Coachella of UFOs’
– How the fascination with aliens and flying saucers has integrated into society
– The declassification of documents from the FBI and the Pentagon up to 2026
And more … 

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a believer, a sky watcher, a mystery enthusiast or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Alien and UFO culture ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.