Richard Dolan

Richard Dolan

Richard M. Dolan is a renowned historian and researcher whose work redefined the study of UFOs through a national security lens. Originally trained in Cold War strategy, diplomacy, and international affairs, Dolan became one of the first scholars to apply serious academic rigor to the UFO phenomenon. His groundbreaking series UFOs and the National Security State documents military encounters and government secrecy from 1941 onward, drawing from hundreds of declassified records and primary sources.

He approaches the UFO subject as a transformative challenge to mainstream narratives—one that demands critical thinking, openness, and historical context. His research spans military cover-ups, abduction phenomena, consciousness, and the theory of breakaway civilizations. Dolan views the UFO mystery as a key to understanding humanity’s past and preparing for its future. His work encourages viewers to confront the unknown, question official history, and expand their perception of reality.

Education B.A. in English and History from Alfred University and M.A. in History from the University of Rochester, with additional study in political theory at Exeter College, Oxford; former Rhodes Scholar finalist specializing in U.S. Cold War strategy, international diplomacy, and Soviet studies.

Career Historian and researcher specializing in UFOs, national security, and government secrecy; frequent speaker at global conferences; host of The Richard Dolan Show on KGRA Radio; creator of online courses and video series exploring intelligence operations, disclosure, and historical patterns behind the UFO phenomenon.

Publications Author of influential works including

  • "UFOs and the National Security State (Vol. I & II)",
  • A.D. After Disclosure (with Bryce Zabel)
  • UFOs for the 21st Century Mind, and The Alien Agendas;

Featured in media such as:

  • Ancient Aliens,
  • Hangar One,
  • Close Encounters,
  • Coast to Coast AM
  • False Flags and Open Minds on Gaia

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Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
What is the difference between contact and abduction, and do these modern occurrences have historical correlations? Richard Dolan explores strange contact cases from throughout the centuries.
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
Richard Dolan describes how hundreds if not thousands of UFOs were sighted in the skies over the United States in 1952. This resulted in 1952 earning the title 'The Year of the Flying Saucer'.
False Flags
False Flags concludes with an examination of the increasing sophistication of false flag operations and Richard Dolan gives us a glimpse of their future developments. It appears that false flags are here to stay, and it is imperative that we become aware of them, to stay empowered for positive change, for all.
Disclosure
We live in an upside-down reality as mainstream media feeds us an illusion of the world. Meanwhile an abundance of UFO encounters and phenomenal events are happening all around us. Something will soon happen where reality of our world will no longer be denied.
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
Richard Dolan explores two fascinating accounts of individuals reporting ‘human-looking’ alien beings.
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
Richard Dolan explores information on secret space programs, and their potential connections with UFOs.
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
Richard Dolan reveals information on the history of U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater's interest in the UFO phenomena.
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
Several documented military operations resulted in direct experiences with UAP. Richard Dolan describes the details of high-altitude nuclear detonation tests carried out by the U.S. military, known as 'Operation Dominic'.
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
Richard Dolan reveals information on a secret CIA memo from August 1952 outlining the incredible documentation of UFOs reaching amazing speeds. The CIA also documents the characteristics, shape, and sizes of these UFOs, some of which were said to be gigantic.
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
Richard Dolan delves into President Truman's briefings on UFOs, as well as the government secrecy surrounding the subject.
False Flags
Richard Dolan begins to unravel why the events of 9/11 took place and who could have benefited from the outcome. We discover plans to enforce the power of the petrodollar and to remove any opposition to OPEC rules of commerce.
Stairway to the Stars
What possible interest could ETs have with humanity? Richard Dolan continues his talk at the Stairway to the Stars event, and he shares staggering statistics highlighting the prevalence of UFO sightings and contact all over the world.
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
In this episode, Richard Dolan reveals the relationship between CIA Director Roscoe Hillenkoetter and UFO investigative author Donald Keyhoe of the organization NICAP (National Investigations Committee On Aerial Phenomena).
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
Richard Dolan dissects the conspiracy surrounding the suspicious death of Forrestal, (the first United States Secretary of Defense), and his connection with UAP.
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
Richard Dolan analyzes an official investigation into UFO phenomena carried out by the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and reviews several valuable government documents.
Aerial Phenomena: The History of UFOs
Richard Dolan examines evidence supporting an official document of the United States government from 1948. This invaluable text concludes that the extraterrestrial hypothesis was the best explanation for the countless UFO incidents and reports from that era.