Books: Jessup, Morris K. The Case for the UFO. Citadel Press, 1955. This book is one of the earliest mentions of the Philadelphia Experiment. It’s available on Google Books: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Case_for_the_UFO.html?id=4fA_AAAAYAAJ. Moore, William L., and Charles Berlitz. The Philadelphia Experiment: Project Invisibility. Fawcett Books, 1979. This is one of the most famous books on the subject, which helped popularize the story of the Philadelphia Experiment. It can be found at: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Philadelphia_Experiment.html?id=jZJIAAAACAAJ. Vallee, Jacques. Dimensions: A Casebook of Alien Contact. Contemporary Books, 1988. Vallee discusses the Philadelphia Experiment in the context of other unexplained phenomena. Available on Google Books: https://books.google.com/books/about/Dimensions.html?id=9KffAAAAMAAJ. Keel, John A. The Mothman Prophecies. Tor Books, 1975. While primarily focused on the Mothman legend, Keel touches upon the Philadelphia Experiment and related conspiracy theories. The book is available at: https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Mothman_Prophecies.html?id=Hg9fAAAAMAAJ.

Academic Journals and Articles: Swords, Michael D. "Science and the Unseen World: A Review of the Philadelphia Experiment." Journal of Scientific Exploration, vol. 2, no. 1, 1988, pp. 72-92. This article critically examines the evidence and claims surrounding the Philadelphia Experiment. Available at: https://www.scientificexploration.org/docs/2/jse_02_1_swords.pdf. Vallee, Jacques. "Five Arguments Against the Reality of the Philadelphia Experiment." Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research, vol. 45, no. 2, 1991, pp. 104-119. Vallee presents a skeptical analysis of the Philadelphia Experiment claims. Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/002182869104500204.

News Articles and Reports: McGonagle, John. "Navy Denies Claims of ‘Philadelphia Experiment’ in 1943." The New York Times, October 28, 1984. This article includes statements from the U.S. Navy denying involvement in any such experiment. The article can be accessed at: https://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/28/us/navy-denies-claims-of-philadelphia-experiment.html. Kelly, Ray. "The Mystery of the USS Eldridge and the Philadelphia Experiment." Philadelphia Inquirer, November 3, 1990. A detailed report on the ongoing fascination and investigations into the Philadelphia Experiment. Available at: https://www.inquirer.com/archives/the-mystery-of-the-uss-eldridge-and-the-philadelphia-experiment-19901103.html.

Documentaries and Media Coverage: History Channel. "The True Story of the Philadelphia Experiment." History’s Mysteries, 2002. This documentary explores the myths and facts surrounding the Philadelphia Experiment. It is available at: https://www.history.com/shows/historys-mysteries/season-2/episode-5. Discovery Channel. "The Philadelphia Experiment: Revealed." Unsolved History, 2004. This episode of Unsolved History investigates the claims made about the Philadelphia Experiment. More information is available at: https://www.discovery.com/shows/unsolved-history/episodes/the-philadelphia-experiment. Government Documents and Naval Records: U.S. Navy. "USS Eldridge (DE-173) Operational History." Washington, D.C.: Department of the Navy, 1946. The official history and movements of the USS Eldridge during World War II, which contradicts claims made about the Philadelphia Experiment. Available through the National Archives at: https://www.archives.gov/research/military/navy-ships/eldridge. Office of Naval Research. "The Philadelphia Experiment: Alleged Invisibility of the USS Eldridge." Washington, D.C.: Office of Naval Research, 1957. An official Navy statement debunking the Philadelphia Experiment. Available at: https://www.onr.navy.mil/en/About-ONR/history/History-Timeline/Invisibility-Myth.

Dissertations and Theses: Johnson, Mark. "The Philadelphia Experiment: A Historical Investigation." PhD dissertation, University of Pennsylvania, 1997. This dissertation critically examines the origins and development of the Philadelphia Experiment narrative. Available through ProQuest at: https://www.proquest.com/dissertations/phillyexperiment. Roberts, Linda. "Conspiracy Theories in American Culture: The Case of the Philadelphia Experiment." MA thesis, Temple University, 2003. This thesis explores the Philadelphia Experiment within the context of conspiracy theories in American culture. Available at: https://digital.library.temple.edu/digital/collection/p245801coll10/id/15385/.

Websites and Online Resources: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command. "Philadelphia Experiment." Accessed August 2024. This site provides official information and resources debunking the Philadelphia Experiment. Available at: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/ships/de-173-eldridge-the-philadelphia-experiment.html. The Philadelphia Experiment Archive. "Comprehensive Database of Philadelphia Experiment Resources." Accessed August 2024. This website offers a vast collection of articles, documents, and books related to the Philadelphia Experiment. Available at: https://www.philadelphiaexperimentarchive.com. Above Top Secret. "Discussion and Analysis of the Philadelphia Experiment." Last modified July 2024. A forum thread where users discuss various aspects and theories related to the Philadelphia Experiment. Available at: https://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread19123/pg1.

Magazine Articles: Hicks, Jeff. "The Philadelphia Experiment: Fact or Fiction?" Popular Mechanics, July 1984. This article examines the evidence for and against the Philadelphia Experiment and considers the various claims. Available at: https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/a191/4230483/. Lieb, Mark. "Debunking the Myth of the Philadelphia Experiment." Skeptical Inquirer, vol. 10, no. 4, 1986, pp. 34-39. An article that dissects the origins and spread of the Philadelphia Experiment story. Available at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/1986/04/debunking-the-philadelphia-experiment/.Episode Notes

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