What is the UFO Timeline Project?
An archive that places UFO sightings, cases, documents and cultural milestones on eight historical timelines, so patterns can be seen across thousands of years. It began as a Blogger site in 2017 and is curated by Micha Verg. More about the project.
Does the site claim UFOs are alien spacecraft?
No. We record reports and evidence and label them clearly as claims, official records or illustrations. Many explanations stay open, from misidentification to the genuinely unknown.
What do VCM, VAM and VMM mean?
They are our assessment frameworks: the Verg Credibility Matrix for cases, the Verg Abduction Matrix for abduction and close-contact reports, and the Verg Media Matrix for photos and video.
Why do many cases say "Pending"?
A score is only given after a documented review. Until then the case shows Pending, or N/A when a matrix doesn't apply. We never estimate a score just to fill the space.
What do codes like NL, DD and CE-III mean?
They are encounter classifications based on Dr. J. Allen Hynek's system. See Encounter Classification.
Are the pictures on the timelines real photographs?
Archival photos are labeled as such. Some artwork is an illustrative reconstruction and is marked that way; it is never presented as evidence.
Can I report a sighting?
Our report form shows what we will ask. Online submission will open once secure, private handling is in place; until then, please contact us.
I found an error. How do I report it?
Please contact us. Corrections follow our editorial and corrections policy.
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