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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Open Minds
Is our government hiding real-life X-Files?
The Road to Dharma
The Himalayan riders hear a rare the cuff dialogue with their teacher Anand about his father and the true meaning of abundance, wealth, sex, power, fame.
Aerial Phenomena
Richard Dolan explains the possible reasons why it was a necessity for the United States government to maintain UFO secrecy. He also explores the significant cost involved to keep such information from the public hands.
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.
Stairway to the Stars
Are we at the brink of a transhuman revolution? UFO historian Richard Dolan, speaking at the Stairways to the Stars event, shares why UAPs/ UFOs are garnering more public and official attention now more than ever.
Aerial Phenomena
Richard Dolan explores two fascinating accounts of individuals reporting ‘human-looking’ alien beings.
Aerial Phenomena
Richard Dolan explores information on secret space programs, and their potential connections with UFOs.
False Flags
In this inaugural episode of False Flags, Richard Dolan guides us to see through the fear mongering of mass manipulation and free ourselves from the shackles of lies and deception.
Aerial Phenomena
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
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.
Aerial Phenomena
Examining official US government documents on UFOs, Richard Dolan discusses the General Nathan Twining memo and other evidence in support of government investigations.
Aerial Phenomena
Richard Dolan examines the early push for UFO Disclosure and delves into the presidential briefings on the subject of aerial phenomena.
Aerial Phenomena
Richard Dolan describes an unusual incident in 1959 that unfolded in New Guinea, when many witnesses (including well-known priest Reverend Gill) witnessed a disc shaped craft hovering in the sky.
Aerial Phenomena
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
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
Richard Dolan delves into President Truman's briefings on UFOs, as well as the government secrecy surrounding the subject.