informační bulletin

Magazine Overview

This is an informational bulletin dated May 12, 2017, published jointly by KPUFO, ČsAAA, FFC, BCS, Projektu Záře, Klubu Záblesk, and SAVPJ. It serves as a communication channel for various Czech research societies focused on paranormal phenomena, history, and archaeology.

Events and Conferences

The bulletin highlights several upcoming events:

SFINGA Conference

The 19th SFINGA conference, organized by Fantastic Fact Club, will take place at Houska from May 20-21, 2017. This event aims to bring together enthusiasts of unexplained phenomena and explore historical underground sites.

Gnose and Mystical Path Conference

On Saturday, May 20, 2017, starting at 9:30 AM, the Husitská theological faculty of Charles University in Prague will host a religionist conference titled 'Gnose and the Mystical Path to God'. The conference will be held in lecture hall H109 at the faculty, located at Pacovská 350/4, Prague 4. Admission is free. Further details can be found at http://www.kpufo.cz/dokument/ib_20170331.pdf, and the faculty's website is www.htf.cuni.cz/religionistika. The contact email is [email protected].

International Transpersonal Conference

An international transpersonal conference is scheduled to take place from September 28 to October 1, 2017, at the Top Hotel in Prague. Comprehensive information is available on the website http://www.itcprague2017.org/cs. Attendees are encouraged to follow news and invite colleagues via the event's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/262649047489935/.

New DVDs

Two new DVDs are being offered:

• DVD * Záhady hradu Houska – mýty a skutečnosti*: This DVD covers the entire history of the mysteries of Houska Castle, including books, archive articles, a photo gallery, and videos. It is priced at 120 CZK.
• DVD * Jak to bylo s nacistickými létajícími talíři?*: This DVD is a collection of articles offering a complete analysis of the legend of Nazi flying saucers and related topics from the KPUFO archive. It is priced at 240 CZK.

Historical Notes

The bulletin includes a section titled 'Pátrejte s námi' (Search with Us), which features a historical note about Melantrich z Aventýna. In 1562, he published two woodcuts illustrating the polar lights observed on the night of March 13-14, 1562. One woodcut depicts a battle between Christian and Turkish forces, while the other shows a landscape with a city and mountains, with the aurora borealis visible above.

New Website and Research Opportunities

• New Website: A new website dedicated to Peru and South America, covering history, archaeology, civilizations, and travel, by Tomáš Stěhule, is announced at http://tom-stehule.com/.
• Agrosymbol Statistics: Readers are invited to help complete the statistics of agrosymbols in tables at http://kpufo.cz/oblasti/agr/cc/cc_cizi/tab_vyskyt.htm.
• Thematic Maps: Individuals interested in creating maps with a ufological theme are encouraged to visit https://www.mapotic.com/ and contact the organizers for assistance.

Contributions and Membership

The bulletin appeals for contributions to support the organizations' activities. A voluntary contribution of 120 CZK or more grants access to benefits, websites, and more. Payment can be made to account number 4211013926/6800. Links to application forms for ČSAAA (http://csaaa.eu/prihlaska.pdf) and KPUFO (http://www.kpufo.cz/dokument/prih.pdf) are provided. Membership fees for KPUFO/ČsAAA can also be paid to SBERBANK account number 4211013926/6800 or via postal order to Klub psychotroniky a UFO, z.s., Borská 19, 320 22, Plzeň.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently promotes engagement with paranormal research, historical mysteries, and archaeological exploration. It highlights conferences, new publications (like DVDs), and collaborative research efforts. The editorial stance appears to be one of active promotion of these fields and encouraging reader participation through donations, membership, and direct contributions to ongoing projects. The inclusion of historical accounts, such as the Melantrich woodcuts, suggests an interest in the historical context of unexplained phenomena.