The Encyclopedia of
Conspiracy Theories
Documenting conspiracy theories with evidence-based analysis — origins, claims, evidence, and cultural impact.
778 theories documented and growing
Proven True
These aren't theories anymore. Confirmed through declassified documents, congressional hearings, or official acknowledgment.
Academy at Swift River — CEDU's East Coast Campus
Academy at Swift River brought CEDU's Synanon-derived methods to Massachusetts. Raps, propheets, isolation, and the east coast arm of the troubled teen pipeline.
Aldrich Ames — CIA's Deadliest Mole
CIA officer Aldrich Ames worked for the KGB from 1985 to 1994, compromising over 100 CIA operations and leading to the execution of at least 10 CIA assets
Anna Chapman — Russian Sleeper Agent Network in the US
In 2010, the FBI arrested 10 Russian SVR agents living as ordinary Americans — the largest spy ring bust since the Cold War, ending in a dramatic spy swap
Apple iPhone Slowdown / Batterygate
Apple confirmed in 2017 that it deliberately throttled older iPhones through software updates — ostensibly to protect battery life — but settled multiple lawsui
Aryan Nations — Hayden Lake White Supremacist Compound
Richard Butler's Aryan Nations compound near Coeur d'Alene was the nerve center of American white supremacy for 25 years. The Order, the SPLC lawsuit, and the legacy.
Bay of Pigs — CIA Betrayal of Kennedy
The theory that the CIA deliberately set up the Bay of Pigs invasion to fail, sabotaging President Kennedy to force his hand on a full military intervention in Cuba — confirmed by declassified documents showing the agency withheld critical intelligence.
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2012 Mayan Calendar Apocalypse
The theory that the Mayan Long Count calendar's end on December 21, 2012, signaled a global apocalypse, dimensional shift, or consciousness transformation — deb
2020 US Presidential Election Fraud
The 2020 election fraud conspiracy claims widespread voter fraud stole the presidency. All 60+ legal challenges failed. Courts, audits, and officials debunked.
The 27 Club Curse
The cultural myth that an unusual number of influential musicians die at age 27, with explanations ranging from statistical coincidence to a devil's bargain for
5G Health & Control Conspiracy
5G conspiracy theories claim wireless networks cause cancer, COVID-19, or mind control. Explore the origins, key claims, evidence, and debunking.
World Trade Center Controlled Demolition Theory
The theory that the Twin Towers and WTC 7 were brought down by pre-planted explosives in a controlled demolition rather than by the aircraft impacts and fires —
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2012 Mayan Calendar Apocalypse
The theory that the Mayan Long Count calendar's end on December 21, 2012, signaled a global apocalypse, dimensional shift, or consciousness transformation — deb
2020 US Presidential Election Fraud
The 2020 election fraud conspiracy claims widespread voter fraud stole the presidency. All 60+ legal challenges failed. Courts, audits, and officials debunked.
The 27 Club Curse
The cultural myth that an unusual number of influential musicians die at age 27, with explanations ranging from statistical coincidence to a devil's bargain for
5G Health & Control Conspiracy
5G conspiracy theories claim wireless networks cause cancer, COVID-19, or mind control. Explore the origins, key claims, evidence, and debunking.
World Trade Center Controlled Demolition Theory
The theory that the Twin Towers and WTC 7 were brought down by pre-planted explosives in a controlled demolition rather than by the aircraft impacts and fires —
9/11 Conspiracy Theories
September 11 conspiracy theories examined — controlled demolition, Pentagon missile claims, foreknowledge allegations, and official investigations.
Adrenochrome Harvesting Conspiracy Theory
The debunked adrenochrome harvesting conspiracy theory — origins in fiction, QAnon adoption, scientific reality, and blood libel connections.
Alien Abductions
An in-depth look at alien abduction claims, from Betty and Barney Hill to modern accounts, and allegations of government suppression of evidence.
Anunnaki — Ancient Alien Gods of Sumer
Zecharia Sitchin claimed Sumerian texts describe alien Anunnaki who created humans. The theory's origins, claims, and why scholars reject it.
Anti-Vaccination Movement
The anti-vaccination movement from its 18th-century origins to the modern era. Examining claims about vaccine safety, the Wakefield fraud, and the evidence.
Apple iPhone Slowdown / Batterygate
Apple confirmed in 2017 that it deliberately throttled older iPhones through software updates — ostensibly to protect battery life — but settled multiple lawsui
Area 51
Area 51 conspiracy theories explained: alien technology, Bob Lazar's claims, reverse engineering, government secrecy, and what declassified documents reveal.
Ark of the Covenant — Hidden Location Theories
The Ark of the Covenant disappeared from Biblical history around 586 BCE — theorists place it in Ethiopia (Axum), Ireland, France (Languedoc), Jerusalem's under
Atlantis — Lost Advanced Civilization
Explore the Atlantis conspiracy theory from Plato's dialogues to Graham Hancock and the Richat Structure. Origins, key claims, evidence, and debunking.
Avril Lavigne Was Replaced
Did Avril Lavigne die in 2003 and get replaced by a lookalike named Melissa? The theory started as a hoax about hoaxes. Then the internet took it seriously.
Banking Corruption and Financial System Conspiracy
An examination of conspiracy theories about banking corruption, from the creation of the Federal Reserve to LIBOR rigging, money laundering, and the consolidation of financial power.
Bermuda Triangle — Ships and Aircraft Disappear
The Bermuda Triangle conspiracy: Flight 19, missing ships, supernatural claims, and why Lloyd's of London finds no unusual risk. Origins, evidence, debunking.
Big Oil Climate Denial Funding — Exxon Knew
Documents revealed that ExxonMobil's own scientists confirmed climate change by the late 1970s, but the company funded decades of denial campaigns — a confirmed
Big Pharma Conspiracy Theories
Big Pharma conspiracy theories claim drug companies suppress cures, manipulate research, and prioritize profits over patients. Origins, claims, and facts.
Big Pharma Suppression
The theory that pharmaceutical corporations suppress effective, affordable treatments to protect profitable drugs. Confirmed cases and unproven claims examined.
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