The Unidentified

In The Unidentified, cultural historian Colin Dickey explores America's fascination with unexplained phenomena and fringe beliefs, from Atlantis and aliens to mysterious local sites like Mount Shasta and the Kentucky Meat Shower. He examines the common threads that connect these ideas, revealing how they reflect a desire for wonder in a world increasingly dominated by rationality. With curiosity and wit, Dickey provides insightful analysis of why these theories persist and evolve across generations.