Biography
Mike Bara is a New York Times bestselling author, lecturer, and TV personality. He began his writing career after more than 25 years as an engineering designer and consultant for major aerospace companies, where he was an active member of the Military-Industrial Complex. A self-described born-again conspiracy theorist, Mike's first book, Dark Mission: The Secret History of NASA (co-authored with Richard C. Hoagland), was a New York Times bestseller published by Feral House in 2007. His second book, The Choice, explores theories on hyper-dimensional physics, planetary formation, conscious thought, and their connections to the Mayan Calendar, Hopi prophecies, and the current era of significant change. It was published by New Page Books in 2010.
In 2012, Mike released Ancient Aliens on the Moon through Adventures Unlimited Press, an in-depth study of artificial structures on the Moon and the secrets they have held for millions of years. The following year, he published Ancient Aliens on Mars, also with Adventures Unlimited Press, which investigates the hidden history of Mars and the vast ancient civilization that once thrived there. In 2014, he followed with Ancient Aliens on Mars II, and in 2015, he authored Ancient Aliens and Secret Societies, revealing connections between fraternal organizations like the Freemasons and the ancient alien presence on Earth, both published by Adventures Unlimited Press.
Mike has made numerous public appearances, lecturing on topics such as space science, NASA, physics, UFOs, and the intersection of science and spirituality. He has been a featured guest on radio programs including Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. He is a regular contributor to television shows like Ancient Aliens (with over 25 appearances) and America's Book of Secrets, both frequently airing on the History Channel and History's H2 Network. Additionally, he appears on the second season of History's UFO series, Hangar 1.
Recently, Mike starred in the alien investigation reality show Uncovering Aliens for the Discovery networks. The show has aired on the Science Channel, Animal Planet, American Heroes, and Destination America, and is widely broadcast in Europe and South America.
Most recently, Mike appeared on NBC/Universal's SyFy Network special Aliens on the Moon: The Truth Revealed, alongside NASA astronaut and American hero Buzz Aldrin. The program was primarily based on his 2012 book Ancient Aliens on the Moon.
