C.R. Berry

December 2014

  • Did you know it’s actually 1718, not 2015?

    Ever heard of the Phantom Time Hypothesis? It’s a conspiracy theory that most of the Early Middle Ages never happened, that nearly three hundred fake years were added to our history. As a result, we’re not about to see in 2015 at all. It’s actually only 1718. I was meant to be writing a blog… Read more

  • 10 Great Conspiracy Movies and TV Series

    Being a fan of conspiracy theories also makes me a fan of conspiracy movies and TV shows. Those which dramatise famous theories, or centre on government agencies and fictional organisations trying to screw with people’s lives or cover up heinous crimes. Here’s a list of ten conspiracy movies and TV series that are totally worth a… Read more

  • Roswell – were alien bodies really found?

    My last Roswell article looked at the events which caused the 1947 incident to become the world’s biggest conspiracy theory. Now I’m looking more closely at the sightings of aliens at the crash site, and alleged alien autopsies… Last time I looked at two people – Glenn Dennis and Jim Ragsdale – who made claims… Read more

  • 5 More Christmas Conspiracies and Urban Legends – Band Aid, Magic Mushrooms and the Jesus Lie

    In the first part of my festive collection of conspiracy theories and urban legends, I looked at some sinister Santa secrets, an X Factor conspiracy against Christmas songs and mince pies made from human flesh. Part 2 looks at five more hidden ‘truths’ behind the curtain of fairy lights… 1. Jesus wasn’t born on Christmas… Read more

  • 5 Christmas Conspiracies and Urban Legends – X Factor, Santa and mince pies made from human flesh

    ’Tis the season. But like all things good and jolly, Christmas has its share of secrets lurking beneath the tinsel. In the first of a two-part article, I’m looking at some festive urban legends and conspiracy theories… 1. Santa Claus is actually Satan Claim – Santa is actually Satan in disguise. The big giveaways are: Santa… Read more

  • Snaps and stories from the “To Hull and Back Short Story Anthology” Book Launch

    On Black Friday, I drove to Bristol for the launch of the first To Hull and Back Short Story Anthology, which features the winning and shortlisted stories from the To Hull and Back Competition. To my continued surprise, my short story Psycho was actually placed second. I thought I would share some snaps and stories from the event… After sitting in… Read more

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