Category: Articles
The Persistence of JFK Conspiracy Beliefs – an interview with Andy
Recent releases of official documents on the assassination of US President John F Kennedy in 1963 are unlikely to end the persistent speculation that more players than just a single fanatic were involved in his demise. Andy recently gave an interview for French magazine Inexpliqué on the JFK mysteries and the culture of doubt surrounding them
To Publish or Self-Publish? – Producing ‘Alternative’ Books
As the author of several books on mysteries and truth issues, many produced by bigger publishers but some through his own publishing arm, Andy looks at the best options for prospective authors in the ‘alternative’ sphere with projects they want to share with a wider readership – whether to try to find a publisher or to produce and distribute books themselves
The Crop Circles of 2021 – new article
With the 2022 crop circle season now under way, how will this fit into context with what happened the previous year..? This comprehensive round-up shows that the ever-controversial crop circles had a slightly quieter time in 2021 but still delivered some exceptional and inspirational patterns which continued to challenge conventional thinking…
The New Heretics – The Article
Andy Thomas’s book The New Heretics provides a bold and innovative insight into the now crucial issues of global polarisation, censorship of free expression and a wide and growing belief in conspiracies. This concise article encapsulates the key issues of the book and why it matters
The crop circles of 2020
As we get ready for the 2021 crop circle season, it is a good time to recap on what happened in 2020. Against all expectations, in a year of fear and pandemic restrictions, the circles flourished with their own agenda, throwing out surprises and even a few reflections on the events occurring around them, catching the eye of a new generation
Ian R Crane 1956 – 2021
Ian R Crane, truth seeker extraordinaire, freedom campaigner and anti-fracking maestro, a close friend and colleague of Andy for years, very sadly died of cancer on 25 February 2021, aged just 64. Andy pays a personal tribute to Ian
Alternative Opinions on the 2020 Pandemic – A Balanced View
[UPDATED, Aug 2020] The arrival of COVID-19 has caused enormous distress and confusion around the world. Yet although the worst may now be over, many people in the ‘truth seeking’ world continue to question the official narrative of the pandemic and its causes, stimulating a draconian wave of public censorship which has severe implications for the future of free speech. Andy Thomas looks at how we can make sense of all the arguments and why they exist, and what the consequences of the current situation will be
The crop circles of 2019
The crop circles of 2020 have begun… which means it’s a good time to look back at the previous season of 2019. Although not huge in number, the crop circles of 2019 saw a mysterious activation across France, while intriguing and ingenious designs also continued in the traditional English heartlands and beyond
Michael Glickman 1941–2020
Andy Thomas enjoyed the friendship of crop circle researcher Michael Glickman for several years, working together on journals, conferences and more. This May ‘Glickers’ passed away age 78, and Andy shares a personal tribute to his achievements
The Crop Circles of 2018
The traditionally active areas of England continue to produce remarkable patterns in the fields, which still baffle and inspire in equal measure. As we await to see what the summer of 2019 will bring, ANDY THOMAS looks back at the events of 2018