Beneath The Rim: Conspiracies Buried in the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is more than just a natural wonder—it’s a magnet for myths, legends, and conspiracies. From sealed caves and restricted airspace to place names like Isis Temple and Cheops Pyramid, this landscape practically begs for mystery. In this episode of Zero Signal, we dig into the canyon’s strangest and most enduring legends: the 1909 Arizona Gazette story of G.E. Kincaid’s “Egyptian cave,” the alleged Smithsonian cover-up of giant skeletons, and the no-fly zones that conspiracy theorists insist hide something more than flight paths.

We also tackle the “Missing 411” disappearances, the history of uranium mining on the rim, and why Indigenous teachings like the Hopi Sipapuni are often misrepresented as breadcrumbs for lost civilizations. Alongside the debunking, we highlight what’s real and just as fascinating: Clarence Dut ...