Ancient Knowledge Academy
Welcome to Ancient Knowledge Academy. A learning community for people exploring human origins, human potential, and our place in the cosmos. Guided by author and researcher Paul Wallis, we uncover ancient wisdom and apply timeless insights today.
Searching for Truth
We’ve been told:
Ancient texts are just myths. Close encounters are fantasy. Suppressed wisdom is lost forever.
But what if the knowledge of our ancestors has survived to give us not just stories about the past, but roadmaps pointing to a bigger human story? I am Paul Wallis. I am the 7-times internationally bestselling author of THE EDEN SERIES and the host of the Paul Wallis Channel and The 5th Kind.
Unlocking Potential
Step Beyond Limitation
Ancient Knowledge Academy is an opportunity for a more intentional and interactive learning community in which you will meet and get to know other like-minded people pursuing similar explorations all around the world. In every topic that we explore I will take us into the world of ancient knowledge to bring the wisdom our ancestors to bear on our interests and concerns in the twenty-first century. Why? Because I believe Ancient knowledge isn’t just history. It’s a blueprint for human potential.
A New Kind of Learning
Ancient Insights
The Academy will include All-New Materials, Written, Audio and Video resources, Step-by-step Tutorials, Information-rich courses and Live-Events so that you can be part of real-time conversations as we learn together.What the Academy provides is an opportunity for Closer Community and a more affordable alternative to personal coaching, which I have had to stop due to over-demand. The Academy enables me to connect more closely with more people who are motivated to make a paradigm-shifting journey and transform their lives. Are you ready?
Hope. Trust. Growth.
Finding Belonging
The people who reach out to me for coaching and skilling include academics, pastors, defence force veterans, seminarians, counsellors, people who have experienced anomalous or close encounter phenomena, people experiencing a spiritual emergence or rapid paradigm shift.Discovering truths outside mainstream conversation can feel isolating. My own journey into ancient texts and paleocontact has been both lonely and life-changing. We all need connection, encouragement, and space to share experiences. Ancient Knowledge Academy is that safe community.
Ancient Wisdom Shared
Real Conversations
It’s hard to have real conversations in comment sections, where depth gets lost and people risk running into meanness or trolling. Ancient Knowledge Academy is a safe space to have meaningful conversations, learn together, and energize one another in the process.If you enjoy the kinds of topics I explore on the Paul Wallis Channel, on The 5th Kind, and in the Eden Series of books, then this is the community for you. I like to keep things grounded and intelligent, while also stretching the envelope.
Explore, Engage, Apply
A glimpse of what’s ahead
Our courses feature audio, video, written, and face-to-face interactive elements, giving you multiple ways to engage. Each one is designed to help you get the most from the learning experience and apply it directly to your own life.
Our courses will include:
Navigating life’s unexpected shifts and transitions
Living with close encounters and unexplained phenomena
Reframing faith and recovering from fundamentalism
Reading ancient cuneiforms alongside the Bible
A virtual tour of Van Province and its Bronze Age stories
Mindfulness workshops to boost focus, intuition, and stress
Finding the hidden gems in Plato
Exploring paleocontact in the Bible
Share the Journey
Your Invitation
I have always found my own journey enriched by sharing it with others. Ancient Knowledge Academy is my way of creating a space where that same enrichment can happen for you. A place to connect with like-minded researchers and truth-seekers, exchange insights, and walk this path together.My hope is that you’ll find both encouragement and inspiration here, as well as practical wisdom you can bring into your everyday life. I look forward to welcoming you to Ancient Knowledge Academy.
Ancient Knowledge Academy Courses:
Shifts and Transitions
Many of my coaching clients have sought me out when navigating new and unfamiliar territory. Many have landed on this page for precisely the same reason. Nobody wants to find themselves in transition. Once we’re in one we want to get through it with the best possible outcome. That’s what this course is all about.
Module 1
Causes & Signs
Exploring the causes of life transitions and the signs that show when we are entering a new season of personal change ahead.
Module 2
Guiding Tools
Practical tools to navigate change, engage higher mind, then you can step boldly into a stronger and better next chapter of your life.
Module 3
Self-Refinement
Refining mindset and habits so we can create a steady, rich stage of life that truly reflects our core personal values and intentions.
Module 4
Grounded Attraction
Grounding the law of attraction with simple steps that spark growth, support change, build real progress you can live well each day.
Recovering from Fundamentalism
Reframing Faith
Many arrive at Ancient Knowledge Academy carrying the weight of rigid belief systems or difficult religious experiences. For some it’s fear-based teaching, for others groupthink or manipulative interpretations that have caused real harm. Nobody wants to remain stuck in systems that limit freedom or growth. This course is about recognizing those patterns, finding tools for recovery, and rebuilding a healthier, more life-giving spirituality.
Module 1
Recovering from belief in Hell
Exploring recovery from the fear of Hell by addressing its origins, questioning its use, and opening space for healthier spiritual frameworks in life.
Module 2
Recovering from literalism
Moving beyond literalism by learning to approach sacred texts in more thoughtful, symbolic, and expansive ways that allow for deeper wisdom and meaning.
Module 3
Recovering from manipulation
Uncovering manipulative uses of resurrection and reframing it with healthier interpretations that encourage freedom, growth, and authentic faith.
Module 4
Recovering from group-think
Recovering from group-think by reclaiming personal discernment, building courage, and fostering healthier communities through open dialogue.
Living with Close Encounters
Among the Unexplained
Many people who connect with me have faced experiences they can’t easily explain — lost time, strange beings, unusual craft, or even abductions. For some it’s a single event that left them shaken, for others it’s an ongoing reality they rarely share. Nobody wants to feel isolated by encounters that don’t fit mainstream conversation. This course explores those experiences, from shadow people to anomalous visitors, and offers a safe space to share, compare notes, and learn how to integrate them meaningfully into life.
Module 1
Lost Time
Lost Time: Exploring experiences where hours or even days seem to vanish without explanation. We’ll look at what these episodes might mean and how to process them.
Module 2
Anomalous People
From Nordics to Blue People, many encounter beings unlike anything in our shared world. This module considers their patterns, purpose, and impact on human lives.
Module 3
Unexplained Encounters
Strange meetings and events can defy ordinary categories. Here we gather stories, compare details, and search for patterns that might make better sense of the unexplained.
Module 4
Abductions
Abduction experiences can be frightening, confusing, or transformative. This session explores reported accounts, recurring themes, and ways to integrate them without fear or isolation.
Module 5
Craft
Reports of unusual craft appear across cultures and time periods. We examine descriptions, witness reports, and ancient parallels to help situate them within a bigger story.
Module 6
Shadow People
Many report encounters with shadow-like figures, often during altered states. This module explores these phenomena, their possible origins, and the feelings they leave behind.
Lost Knowledge
Decoding Ancient Texts
For many readers, ancient Mesopotamian texts open a window into the background of the Bible. These stories shaped the cultures of Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria, and they echo in Genesis. This course introduces the skills to read key texts, compare them with biblical narratives, and uncover the deeper meanings that emerge when they are studied side by side.
Module 1
Mythological Reading
Breaking out of rigid literalism to uncover the deeper meaning in ancient stories.
Module 2
The Enuma Elish
Exploring Babylon’s ancient creation story and its surprising parallels with Genesis.
Module 3
The Atrahasis Tablet
A Mesopotamian flood account that strongly shaped later biblical traditions.
Module 4
The Epic of Gilgamesh
An ancient epic on mortality and timeless wisdom, clearly echoing Genesis themes.
Module 5
Genesis 1–11
Reviewing the Bible’s early beginnings alongside ancient Mesopotamian texts.
Tools for Awareness
Mindful Consciousness
Many people search for ways to quiet the noise of life and sharpen their awareness. This course introduces practical mindfulness methods that can be applied immediately, from subtle techniques for tuning inwards to powerful tools for staying balanced under pressure. Whether through breath, movement, or grounding, each practice opens new space for clarity, intuition, and focus. Together we explore ancient methods and modern approaches designed to help you center yourself and expand your capacity for living well.
Module 1
Colour Testing
Practical methods for tuning into subtle inner impulses and strengthening intuitive awareness.
Module 2
Conscious Physical Action
Using deliberate movements as a tool to center attention and calm body and mind.
Module 3
Controlled Conscious Breathing
An ancient breathing practice designed to heighten awareness and expand consciousness.
Module 4
Grounding for Altered States
Techniques for staying balanced and sharpening the senses in expanded states.
Module 5
Bridging Noise
Mindfulness tools for finding calm, clarity, and focus even in hectic, stressful environments.
Module 6
Tapping Your Flow State
Methods for accessing confidence, creativity, and focus in high-pressure situations.
Ancient Ideas Reframed
Dinner with Plato
Plato’s writings contain more than philosophy, hidden in his dialogues are insights about reality, gods, and even encounters that sound remarkably modern. This course invites you to read Plato with fresh eyes, moving beyond the surface and discovering the deeper meanings often overlooked. From his famous cave allegory to references that echo today’s UAPs, we’ll uncover ideas that challenge, inspire, and expand our vision of human potential.
Module 1
Plato’s Cave
Reading Plato’s dialogues through symbolism and allegory rather than literal interpretation.
Module 2
Gods and Planets
Exploring Plato’s view of gods, planets, and their influence on human destiny.
Module 3
Terraformers in Plato
Considering how Plato hints at cosmic beings involved in shaping worlds.
Module 4
Hidden Cosmos
Examining Plato’s vision of the universe and its hidden structures of order and design.
Module 5
UAPs in Plato
Examining passages that suggest awareness of flying craft and unexplained phenomena.
Module 6
Altered States
Plato’s accounts of interdimensional beings and consciousness beyond ordinary life.
We don’t talk about Elohim
Elohim and Paleocontact
This course explores the traces of paleocontact found in biblical texts and asks what happens when we begin to talk about them openly. For many, these passages raise questions that feel challenging or even disruptive to traditional interpretations. Together we’ll examine key stories, explore their implications, and learn how to discuss them thoughtfully with those for whom these ideas are new. The aim is to open conversation while remaining grounded, respectful, and intelligent in approach.
Module 1
Leviticus 10
The elohim who inhales smoke and breathes fire, challenging our ideas of divine presence.
Module 2
The Book of Job
Another fiery elohim encounter, revealing deeper patterns and overlooked details in the text.
Module 3
Numbers 31
The elohim demand gold, livestock, and young girls, exposing uncomfortable questions of power.
Module 4
1 Samuel 8 & 15
The god who gets “fired” by the people, raising questions of divine authority.
Module 5
Deuteronomy 32 & Psalm 82
Texts presenting the elohim as alien invaders rather than spiritual guides.
Module 6
Exodus & Ezekiel
Encounters with elohim described as alien overlords, reshaping how we view these visions.
Are you ready?
Embrace the Journey
Are you ready to rediscover who you truly are? Step beyond limitation and reconnect with wisdom that transcends time and tradition. Ancient Knowledge Academy is a place to expand awareness, deepen understanding, and connect with others exploring life’s bigger questions. From ancient texts to modern insights, each course is designed to challenge, inspire, and enrich your journey. Alongside the courses, we’ll host regular Q&As and interactive sessions so you can engage directly and share the journey with others. The Academy will open soon — register your interest to be notified when it goes live. I look forward to meeting you.
More about Paul
Paul Wallis
As a Senior Churchman, Paul served for 33 years as a Church Doctor, a Theological Educator, and an Archdeacon in the Anglican Church in Australia. He has published numerous titles on christian mysticism and spirituality and is a popular speaker at conferences around the world.Today Paul Wallis is best known for his bestselling series of titles in paleocontact, Escaping from Eden, The Scars of Eden, Echoes of Eden and The Eden Conspiracy. As the host of The 5th Kind TV and El Quinto Tipo, Paul’s documentaries and interviews are watched by millions worldwide.
Life & Legacy
Born in Buckinghamshire, England, Paul enjoyed seasons of life in Bath, Nottingham, Portsmouth and London. For a ten-year period he commuted between homes in the UK and Montreal, Canada, later settling in Australia. His travels around the world have included horse trekking in the depths of the Grand Canyon and the heights of the Himalayas, swimming in the Amazon, parachuting in Britain and Australia, and surviving a charging rhinoceros in Zambia – along with more peaceful pilgrimages to Egypt, Zimbabwe, France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and India.Paul’s studies in languages, linguistics and theology have taken him around the world to study at The University of Bath (UK) The Machiavelli Institute in Florence (Italy) St John’s College and The University of Nottingham (UK) and to the Instituto Pastoral Regional in Belem, Amazonia (Brazil.)
Pastor & Educator
As a Theological Educator, Paul designed training for pastors of churches in the UK, Korea, West Africa and Australia in the ’90s, ’00s, and ’10s, delivering courses on the History of Christian Thought and Biblical Hermeneutics (principles of interpreting texts.)As a Church Doctor, Paul’s work included planting six new churches in Anglican and charismatic streams through the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s, providing consultancy for Anglican and non-aligned grassroots churches in the ’00’s, and leading community healing and appointment processes as an Intentional Interim Minister and Archdeacon in the Anglican Church in Australia in the ’00-’10s.Paul’s studies in Hermeutics and the History of Christian Thought have led him from the familiar canons of mainstream preaching into the world of paleocontact, ancestral narratives and contemporary phenomena. Today, Paul’s books draw on diverse sources as he probes the world’s ancestral narratives for their insights into human origins and human potential.
Family & Heritage
An Australian by choice, Paul’s heritage is English, Welsh and Ghanaian – with ancestry in France, Switzerland, and Scandinavia.Paul is married to Ruth, a passionate educator and the founder of See My Curls, Ruth is of Ghanaian heritage. They have three children and live on Australia’s sunny east coast. Paul practices personal coaching with a few clients each year. He is a musician, a mystic, an enthusiastic chef and a barefoot walker.
