About
What this is
The Red Thread is a case board of the biggest conspiracy theories, sorted by what the public record actually supports. Some stories that sounded impossible were later confirmed by documents and court rulings. Others are still unresolved. Some collapse under evidence. Each file shows which is which, and why.
How files are labeled
Confirmed: documented in official records, declassified files or court rulings.
Contested: unresolved, or only partly supported by the record.
Debunked: refuted by evidence.
A label applies to a specific claim, not to a whole subject. Many files are mixed: a real program can be confirmed while the wildest stories around it are unproven. Every file separates what the record shows from what is claimed but not shown.
Sources and care
We rely on primary sources where possible: government reports, declassified documents, court decisions and official statements. Each file lists them. We word statements carefully and avoid accusing named people of things the record does not establish.
Corrections
If you find a mistake or have a better source, tell us. Verified corrections are published and the file is updated.
Independence
The Red Thread is an independent project. It is not affiliated with any government agency, and it does not promote any theory. You can support the project on Ko-fi.