New Swabia
New Swabia (Neuschwabenland) is a region in Antarctica between 20°E and 10°W, first explored by Germany in early 1939. It has since become the subject of various conspiracy theories involving secret bases and alien collaboration.
Historical Expedition edit
The German Antarctic Expedition of 1938–1939, led by Alfred Ritscher, aimed to find an area for a whaling station and expand Germany's territorial claims. The expedition mapped and photographed the region, which was named New Swabia after the German region of Swabia.
Conspiracy Theories edit
New Swabia has spawned numerous conspiracy theories, claiming the establishment of underground bases, a continued Nazi presence after World War II, and connections to extraterrestrial technology. These beliefs often intersect with notions of a secret space program and alleged military UFO conspiracies. Despite a lack of credible evidence, these theories have become a significant part of conspiracy theorist lore.