Annals of the Enquiring - 1992 Vol 3 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: Annals Of The Enquiring
Issue: Vol 3 No 1
Date: Jan/Mar 1992
Publisher: Annals Of The Enquiring
Country: United Kingdom
Price: £5/4 issues (UK), £8 (EU/World), $12 (USA)

This issue of Annals Of The Enquiring presents a diverse collection of articles exploring the unexplained, historical curiosities, and paranormal phenomena. The editorial by Gerry Lovell notes the publication's return to a quarterly schedule and expresses gratitude for reader contributions. The issue features a historical slant, with several articles delving into past events and discoveries.

Articles and Features

Circles of Time (Part Two)

Ian Campbell's article continues his analysis of crop circles, focusing on the mathematical method of coordinate geometry to determine if points lie on a circle. He explains the importance of accurate map references and the challenges of working with different map scales. The article details how to use grid systems and Pythagoras' theorem to calculate distances and verify circular patterns, highlighting the need for computer technology to handle the extensive calculations involved.

Ley Lines

The article briefly touches upon 'ley lines,' a concept popularized by Alfred Watkins, which proposes ancient routes connecting various historical markers. It describes the theory that these lines were used by 'Dodd Men' for navigation and mentions the difficulty in proving their existence without sophisticated equipment.

Tartar to Scottish Plaque

This short piece recounts a plaque erected in Scotland commemorating a 1979 UFO encounter reported by forestry worker Bob Taylor. The plaque, erected by landowners, is criticized for its lack of detail and consultation with the witness or investigating parties.

The Jerusalem Factor

This brief note describes a phenomenon where visitors to holy sites experience a temporary loss of self-control, leading to damage to relics and sites. This behavior has been labeled the 'Jerusalem Factor'.

They Couldn't Give A XXXX

This section reports on new evidence supporting the contention that Planet X does not exist, based on analysis of data from the Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS).

Big Ears Big Bucks

This article discusses NASA's ambitious ten-year, $100 million program to search for intelligent extraterrestrial life. It details the use of radio telescopes and computer equipment to scan for variations in wavelengths that might indicate alien communication. Michael Klein of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory expresses strong belief in the existence of Earth-like planets and the possibility of future contact.

Telepresence

This piece explains NASA's 'telepresence' concept, which involves using robots to allow astronauts to see, hear, and feel in remote environments, such as during manned missions to Mars. The technology is currently under development.

Circles of Time (Continued)

This section continues the discussion on crop circles, mentioning their connection to 'Circles of Time' and 'Uplifting Invention'.

Circle Humour

A collection of humorous comments made by visitors to crop circles in 1991, including remarks from peace campaigners, 'experts', a French professor, and a group of Americans.

Uplifting Invention

This short article describes a 'diri-disc' invented in the 1930s by an American, designed to fly on a rotating disc filled with hydrogen, providing lift and acting as a wing surface.

Ball Lightning

This detailed article explores the phenomenon of ball lightning, a spectacular natural event often occurring during thunderstorms. It recounts historical accounts of its destructive power and unusual behavior, including instances of it carving trenches and causing explosions. The article mentions theories about its composition, such as hot gases or electric currents, and notes that recent reports of it appearing inside aircraft have challenged some existing explanations.

Mirror Mirror

This piece highlights Leonardo da Vinci's use of mirror script in his notes and mentions C.L. Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) as another notable figure who wrote fluently in mirror script.

The Strange Tail of Crocoman!

Archaeologists in Istanbul are puzzled by a bizarre Egyptian mummy discovered in the Topkapi palace vaults. The mummy contains the remains of a young boy fused to a crocodile's tail, leading to theories about its origin and purpose, possibly related to Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Personal Experiences

David Coombes recounts an unexplained event from the late 1970s in Chesterton, Gloucestershire, where he observed a silent, saucer-shaped object with a dome and rotating lights flying at low altitude. He describes the object pacing him and then increasing speed, losing sight of it near an industrial estate.

Summit Talks

A brief mention of about 6,000 people flocking to a mountain shrine in Golden, Colorado, following a local woman's claim of receiving messages from the Virgin Mary.

No Film No Proof

This short note mentions that Stephen Spielberg once financed an investigation into the search for alien life-forms.

The Warped Zone

• This section presents a series of brief, unusual news items:
• A 20-year-old man who threw himself out of a 11th-floor window in Paris then took the elevator back up to wait for paramedics.
• French boy scouts who scrubbed what they thought was graffiti off a cave wall, only to discover they had obliterated prehistoric cave paintings.
• An estimate that up to one million people have vanished in the UK since 1989, possibly to avoid paying the poll tax.
• The submarine Osiris, which defies superstition by diving at 13:00 every Friday the 13th, had to stay on the surface due to a technical problem.
• The deepest hole in the world, on the Kola Peninsula in Russia, has reached a depth of 12,261 meters.

Big Ears Big Bucks

This section reiterates the NASA search for extraterrestrial intelligence, mentioning Michael Klein's belief in the existence of Earth-like planets.

Fantasy or Phantasm

This brief note mentions aircraft observations over Tsukuba, Japan, in April 1991, collecting soot particles believed to be from the Kuwait oil-well fires.

The Widow of Test Pilot Hugh Statham

This article discusses Beryl Statham's book, 'Angels in Dark Places,' where she describes having a premonition of her husband's death in a 1957 Britannia airliner crash.

Hold The Fort... Charles

• This section contains several short, anecdotal items:
• A vampire in human form wearing a cat mask who stupifies ladies and cuts off their hair.
• The story of two sons of Mr. Balchin, whose birds died on the same day their respective owners died.
• A man shooting a hare and finding a half-sovereign inside it.
• A cod-fish found to contain a book in its stomach when opened in Cambridge market.
• A goose belonging to farmer William Tunhill of Braceborough, which lived for 60 years on the farm.

Axum Marks The Spot

Author Graham Hancock believes the Ark of the Covenant has been traced to Axum, Ethiopia. The article details the history of its disappearance from Jerusalem and its alleged presence in Ethiopia, with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church stating it lies in a sanctuary chapel.

Ghostly Warrior

This piece describes sightings of a 'ghostly warrior' in Cranbourne Chase, Dorset, an area known for its archaeological remains. An archaeologist named Dr. Clay reported seeing an ancient Briton carrying a weapon on a barrow.

The Flying Ship Of 1709

This article describes a 'Flying Ship' invented by a Brazilian priest, as reported in the Evening Post in December 1709. The craft was made of iron plates and straw mats, with metal globes and loadstones, and was claimed to travel 200 miles in 24 hours.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of UFOs, forteana, paranormal phenomena, ancient mysteries, and unexplained historical events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various accounts and theories without necessarily endorsing them. There is a clear interest in historical accounts and scientific investigations into the unexplained, as well as a willingness to publish personal experiences and anecdotal evidence.

Next Issue Preview: The next issue will feature articles on 'The Strange Hum,' 'Gulf Breeze: photographic evidence of UFO activity,' and 'Corn Circles - A Centrifugal Pump?'

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Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

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