VISITATIONS

Cases are compiled from established catalogs and databases built over decades by dedicated researchers. Each source is parsed, normalized into a unified data schema, and deduplicated against existing records. Where a single encounter appears in multiple catalogs, records are merged and all originating sources are cited.

Every case record links back to its original source or sources. Source types include published books, academic journals, newspaper archives, government documents, investigator field reports, and established online databases. No case is included without at least one traceable source.

Structured metadata is extracted or inferred for each case: date, location (with coordinates where available), entity descriptions, encounter classification, witness information, and reported effects. Where information is uncertain or approximate, that uncertainty is noted in the record.

Visitations maintains a neutral editorial tone throughout. Reports are presented as reports. The archive does not claim that any encounter proves the existence of extraterrestrial life, nor does it dismiss any report as fabrication. The purpose is documentation, not adjudication.

Cases are not ranked or rated beyond noting their investigation status (uninvestigated, investigated, explained, debunked) and the quality of their sourcing. Where a case has been credibly debunked or explained, that information appears in the case record alongside the original report — it is noted, not hidden.

Witness privacy is respected. Names appear only when they are already part of the public record in the source literature. Anonymous reports remain anonymous. Original language is preserved where possible; translations are noted as such.