http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/ The latest Articles from Fortean Times UK en-GB Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:44:15 +0100 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:44:15 +0100 webmaster.bizarre@dennis.co.uk webmaster.bizarre@dennis.co.uk http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/1308/the_curse_of_the_crying_boy.html Could a kitsch print bring fiery disaster to its owners? Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:10:41 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/1302/lost_in_space.html What really happened to Russia's missing cosmonauts? An incredible tale of space hacking, espionage and death in the lonely reaches of space. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:10:37 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/915/how_the_nazis_stole_christmas.html A seasonal tale of politics, propaganda and paganism in Hitler's Third Reich Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:58:22 +0000 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/879/myths_of_the_raven.html The myths and meanings of the Tower of London ravens Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:19:38 +0000 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/903/doppelgnger_effect.html Doppelgängers in old fairy lore, modern science fiction and ufology Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:49:53 +0000 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/882/the_ravenmaster_speaks.html FT interviews Derek Coyle, Tower of London Ravenmaster Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:27:16 +0000 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/814/a_saucerful_of_secrets.html Step back 40 years to the heady days of 1967 as Andy Roberts explains how the Summer of Love was in part shaped by the hippie movement’s fascination with flying saucers. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:24:50 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/528/the_stamp_collectors_guide_to_the_galaxy.html Ufology and philately share at least one thing: a passion for collecting, whether it be news clippings on unexplained cases or first day covers. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:34:04 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/508/the_process.html "Death-worshipping church" or apocalyptic prophets? Gary Lachman investigates the Process Church of the Final Judgement, a Sixties movement with a far-reaching influence. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:15:04 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/491/where_the_leylines_led.html Ever since Alfred Watkins announced his discovery of a network of ancient alignments criss-crossing the British countryside, the history of leys has been less of an old straight track and more of a long and winding road, one that has taken detours into everything from ufology to dowsing. Veteran ley hunter Paul Devereux sets out to map this remarkable journey and to see where it has taken us today. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:12:51 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/450/shadow_of_the_air_loom.html Mike Jay pays a visit to a new exhibition at Heidelberg’s Prinzhorn Collection exploring the history of the ‘influencing machine’ and its elaboration in the creations of outsider artists and schizophrenic visionaries. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:12:47 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/477/toad_in_the_hole.html Jan Bondeson examines the curious history – and enduring biological mystery – of living frogs and toads found entombed in rocks and stones. Photographic material from the author's collection. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:12:40 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/505/niobe_rock_goddess.html Forget the pyramids – the world ’s most fortean ancient monument is not in Egypt, that land of overworked mysteries, but in Turkey. Peter James follows in the footsteps of classical historians and ancient Roman tourists and tracks down the world’s oldest simulacrum. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:42:35 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/504/cosmic_debris.html The story of how scientists came to accept the existence of meteors provides a good model for how the institutions of science face and deal with the problems of paranormal and strange phenomena, argues Mike Jay. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:18:46 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/502/morning_of_the_magicians.html What use are 450-year old High Magic rituals in the 21st century? Mark Pilkington found out for himself on the Druid isle of Anglesey. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:00:13 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/500/jesus_slept.html Did Jesus dies in a narcotic trance? Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:14:16 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/498/the_glozel_stones.html In 1927, a subterranean chamber in France was discovered, accidentally, by a cow. Full of mysterious artefacts, some of them Neolithic, the find was an enigma. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:11:23 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/449/gobekli_tepe_paradise_regained.html One of the most important archæological digs in the world, Gobekli Tepe in Turkey has revolutionised our understanding of hunter-gatherer culture. But could it also be the site of the Garden of Eden? Thu, 24 May 2007 12:56:07 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/257/rendlesham_revelations.html James Easton believes that recently released government papers show the UFO believers were way off the mark about Rendlesham. Wed, 23 May 2007 17:48:38 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/136/the_hexham_wolf.html One hundred years ago this winter, a Northumberland town was gripped by panic when a mysterious wolf began attacking local livestock. Charles Fort recorded the case – and much other strangeness in Britain during the winter of 1904/1905 – in his book Lo! Stuart Ferrol celebrates this centenary with a full account of the hunt for Hexham’s unusual – and unwelcome – visitor. Wed, 23 May 2007 15:49:45 +0100 http://forteantimes.com/features/articles/96/intelligent_design_origin_of_the_specious.html Rather than facing extinction,the controversy over the Theory of Evolution seems to be thriving amongst a vocal Christian fundamentalist community. Ian Simmons puts Intelligent Design, the latest recruit in the ongoing battle, under the microscope. Illustration by Chloé Poizat. Wed, 23 May 2007 15:21:40 +0100