Meet Paul

Paul Anthony Wallis is an internationally bestselling author, researcher, and public speaker exploring the world’s ancient texts and traditions for evidence of humanity’s earliest encounters with non-human intelligence. A former church archdeacon turned independent scholar, Paul brings a rare combination of theological training, linguistic curiosity, and cross-cultural research to the study of ancient civilizations and their stories of visitors from the sky. His books on palaeocontact traditions (The Eden Series) have sold more than 120,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages, earning endorsements from prominent figures including Erich von Däniken, Avi Loeb, George Noory, Regina Meredith, Sean Stone, and Mauro Biglino.

Paul is also the creator and host of the popular YouTube channel The 5th Kind, which has grown to an audience of more than 1.18 million subscribers, along with a second channel dedicated to deeper explorations of ancient texts and traditions. Across these platforms, Paul investigates the intersection of archaeology, mythology, ancient literature, and modern discussions about unidentified aerial phenomena. He is a regular guest on major programs such as Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, GAIA TV, and numerous podcasts worldwide, engaging audiences with his insights into the ancient record of possible contact.

Through his books, documentaries, lectures, and the Ancient Knowledge Academy, Paul invites audiences to reconsider humanity’s past and ask profound questions about our origins and place in the cosmos. Drawing on traditions from the ancient Near East, the Mediterranean world, and the Americas, he presents a thought-provoking exploration of whether early human civilizations may have preserved memories of encounters with advanced non-human intelligences—stories that continue to echo in cultures across the globe today. His documentaries and interviews are watched by millions worldwide.

"I study ancient texts that record encounters with non-human intelligence, revealing how our ancestors navigated truths that could upend belief and power. Today, with UAPs, AI, and rapid societal change, we face a similar threshold. My work shows what these ancient stories can teach us about human psychology, leadership, and our readiness for the future."

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