The Unknown Directory

Find the organisations, databases, and projects mapping the unknown.

A curated directory of the world's most important resources for exploring unexplained phenomena — from government archives to grassroots research groups.

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UFO / UAPDatabases & Archives
NUFORC
The National UFO Reporting Center — one of the longest-running public sighting databases, accepting reports since 1974.
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UFO / UAPOrganisations
MUFON
The Mutual UFO Network — global civilian network investigating UAP reports with field investigators and a structured case management system.
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NHIOrganisations
FREE Foundation
The Foundation for Research into Extraterrestrial and Extraordinary Experiences — conducting the largest global survey of contact experiencers.
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CRYPTIDSOrganisations
BFRO
The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization — the oldest and largest organisation dedicated to investigating the sasquatch mystery.
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PARANORMALOrganisations
Society for Psychical Research
Founded in 1882, the SPR is the oldest scholarly organisation examining evidence for paranormal phenomena.
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CONSCIOUSNESSOrganisations
IANDS
The International Association for Near-Death Studies — supporting research, education, and community around near-death experiences.
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MYTHS & HISTORYDatabases & Archives
eHRAF World Cultures
A cross-cultural research database covering ethnography and folklore from hundreds of world cultures, maintained by Yale.
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RITUAL / OCCULTDatabases & Archives
Internet Sacred Text Archive
One of the largest online archives of religious, mythological, and esoteric texts — freely accessible since 1999.
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NATURAL PHENOMENADatabases & Archives
NOAA Anomaly Database
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration datasets covering atmospheric, oceanic, and geophysical anomalies worldwide.
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NUFORCDatabases & Archives
The National UFO Reporting Center — one of the longest-running public sighting databases, accepting reports since 1974.
UFO / UAPVisit
MUFONOrganisations
The Mutual UFO Network — global civilian network investigating UAP reports with field investigators and a structured case management system.
UFO / UAPVisit
GEIPAN (CNES)Organisations
France's official government body for studying unidentified aerospace phenomena, housed within the national space agency CNES.
UFO / UAPVisit
SCUOrganisations
The Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies — a think tank of scientists and engineers applying rigorous analysis to UAP evidence.
UFO / UAPVisit
Project Blue Book ArchiveDatabases & Archives
Digitised records from the US Air Force's systematic study of UFOs conducted between 1952 and 1969.
UFO / UAPVisit
UAP TrackerProjects & Tools
A community-driven real-time tracking tool mapping UAP reports and sightings globally.
UFO / UAPVisit
AAROOrganisations
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office — the US Department of Defense body responsible for investigating UAP reports from military and government personnel.
UFO / UAPVisit
Chilean CEFAAOrganisations
Chile's Committee for the Study of Anomalous Aerial Phenomena — a government-backed research body within the Chilean Air Force.
UFO / UAPVisit
FREE FoundationOrganisations
The Foundation for Research into Extraterrestrial and Extraordinary Experiences — conducting the largest global survey of contact experiencers.
NHIVisit
The Sol FoundationOrganisations
An academic think tank exploring the societal implications of non-human intelligence, founded at Stanford.
NHIVisit
New Paradigm InstituteOrganisations
Policy-focused organisation working toward UAP/NHI disclosure through government engagement and public education.
NHIVisit
BFROOrganisations
The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization — the oldest and largest organisation dedicated to investigating the sasquatch mystery.
CRYPTIDSVisit
Centre for Fortean ZoologyOrganisations
The world's largest professional cryptozoology organisation, publishing peer-reviewed research and conducting global fieldwork.
CRYPTIDSVisit
International Cryptozoology MuseumCommunities
A physical museum and research archive in Portland, Maine, dedicated to the study of hidden animals and cryptid evidence.
CRYPTIDSVisit
Society for Psychical ResearchOrganisations
Founded in 1882, the SPR is the oldest scholarly organisation examining evidence for paranormal phenomena.
PARANORMALVisit
Rhine Research CenterOrganisations
Continuing J.B. Rhine's legacy in parapsychology research — laboratory studies of ESP, psychokinesis, and anomalous cognition.
PARANORMALVisit
Parapsychological AssociationOrganisations
An international professional society of scientists studying psi phenomena, affiliated with the AAAS since 1969.
PARANORMALVisit
IANDSOrganisations
The International Association for Near-Death Studies — supporting research, education, and community around near-death experiences.
CONSCIOUSNESSVisit
NDERFDatabases & Archives
The Near Death Experience Research Foundation — the largest NDE database with thousands of first-person accounts and research analysis.
CONSCIOUSNESSVisit
Global Consciousness ProjectProjects & Tools
A long-running experiment using a worldwide network of random number generators to detect correlations with global events.
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The Monroe InstituteOrganisations
Research and education centre exploring human consciousness through audio technology and experiential programmes.
CONSCIOUSNESSVisit
eHRAF World CulturesDatabases & Archives
A cross-cultural research database covering ethnography and folklore from hundreds of world cultures, maintained by Yale.
MYTHS & HISTORYVisit
Perseus Digital LibraryDatabases & Archives
A comprehensive digital library of ancient Greek and Roman texts, art, and archaeology hosted by Tufts University.
MYTHS & HISTORYVisit
Ancient OriginsMedia & Publications
An editorial platform covering archaeological discoveries, ancient civilisations, and alternative history with a global contributor network.
MYTHS & HISTORYVisit
Internet Sacred Text ArchiveDatabases & Archives
One of the largest online archives of religious, mythological, and esoteric texts — freely accessible since 1999.
RITUAL / OCCULTVisit
The Warburg InstituteOrganisations
A research institute at the University of London specialising in the history of ideas, including astrology, magic, and the occult.
RITUAL / OCCULTVisit
Survey of Scottish WitchcraftDatabases & Archives
A comprehensive academic database of accused witches in Scotland from 1563 to 1736, hosted by the University of Edinburgh.
RITUAL / OCCULTVisit
NOAA Anomaly DatabaseDatabases & Archives
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration datasets covering atmospheric, oceanic, and geophysical anomalies worldwide.
NATURAL PHENOMENAVisit
USGS Earthquake HazardsDatabases & Archives
Real-time earthquake data and historical seismological records from the US Geological Survey.
NATURAL PHENOMENAVisit
The Hum DatabaseProjects & Tools
A citizen-science project mapping reports of the mysterious low-frequency hum heard by people around the world.
NATURAL PHENOMENAVisit
Fortean TimesMedia & Publications
The long-running magazine of record for anomalous phenomena, strange news, and Fortean research since 1973.
OTHER / FORTEANVisit
The AnomalistMedia & Publications
A daily digest of news and commentary on scientific anomalies, the unexplained, and strange phenomena.
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The DebriefMedia & Publications
Independent journalism covering frontier science, defence technology, and unexplained phenomena with a rigorous editorial approach.
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