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scholarly publications include:
     
• P. James & M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Saturn's Phoebe Ring and Ancient Babylonian Observations', The Observatory; A Review of Astronomy, 130. 1215 (April 2010), 89-91  
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Who Are the 'Attendants of Helios'?', Journal of the American Oriental Society, 129. 2 (2009), 169-177
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Three Ancient Reports of Near-Death Experiences: Bremmer Revisited', Journal of Near-Death Studies, 27. 4 (2009), 223-253
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Hll: Lord of the Sickle', Journal of Near Eastern Studies, 68. 4 (2009), 269-281
• M. A. van der Sluijs & A. L. Peratt, 'The Ourobóros as an Auroral Phenomenon', Journal of Folklore Research, 46. 1 (2009), 3-41
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Multiple Morning Stars in Oral Cosmological Traditions', Numen; International Review for the History of Religions, 56 (2009), 459-476
• M. A. van der Sluijs, review of L. Piccardi & W. B. Masse (eds.), Myth and Geology ('Geological Society Special Publications', 273; London: The Geological Society, 2007), Myth & Symbol, 5. 2 (2009), 58-74
• P. James & M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Ziggurats, Colors, and Planets: Rawlinson Revisited', Journal of Cuneiform Studies, 60 (2008), 57-79
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'On the Wings of Love', Journal of Ancient Near Eastern Religions, 8. 2 (2008), 219-251
• A. L. Peratt, J. McGovern, A. H. Qöyawayma, M. A. van der Sluijs & M. G. Peratt, 'Characteristics for the Occurrence of a High-Current Z-Pinch Aurora as Recorded in Antiquity Part II: Directionality and Source', IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 35. 4 (2007), 778-807

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• A. L. Peratt, M. A. van der Sluijs, J. McGovern & P. Bustamante, 'Virtual Image Reconstruction of an Intense Z-Pinch Aurora at Earth's Southern Axis from Archaic Petroglyphs' (conference record, Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Pulsed Power and Plasma Science; Albuquerque: New Mexico, 2007), 623
• M. A. van der Sluijs & A. L. Peratt, 'Intense Prehistoric Auroral Z-Pinch Recordings: Surveys of South Korean and Thailand Petroglyphs' (conference record, Proceedings of the 33rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science; Traverse City, Michigan, 2006), 340
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Phaethon and the Great Year', Apeiron; A Journal for Ancient Philosophy and Science, 39. 1 (2006), 57-90

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• A. L. Peratt, D. A. Scott, & M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Evidence of an Influx of Interstellar Plasma from Archaic Z-pinch Recordings', Bulletin of the American Physical Society (Tampa, Florida, 2005)
• A. L. Peratt, D. A. Scott, & M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Orientation of Intense Z-pinch Instabilities from an Intense Aurora as Recorded in Prehistory', Bulletin of the American Physical Society; 46th Annual Meeting of the Division of Plasma Physics (Savannah, Georgia, 2004)
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'A Possible Babylonian Precursor to the Theory of Ecpyrōsis', Culture and Cosmos; A Journal of the History of Astrology and Cultural Astronomy, 9. 2 (2005), 1-19 (link)
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'The World Axis as an Atmospheric Phenomenon'; Cosmos; The Journal of the Traditional Cosmology Society, 21. 1 (2005), 3-52
  * with kind permission from the editors  
   
 
other publications include:
     
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Fortean Traveller 70. The Palpa Lines, Peru', Fortean Times; The World of Strange Phenomena, 263 (2010), 74-76
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Joining the Dots Part One: Fireworks on New Year's Day', SIS Chronology & Catastrophism Workshop (2009: 3), 27-28
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Joining the Dots Part Two: The Dating in the Sky', SIS Chronology & Catastrophism Workshop (2009: 3), 28-29
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'An Aristotelian Hangover', SIS Chronology & Catastrophism Review (2009): 39
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Rotsvast Bewijs voor een Prehistorisch Poollicht', Frontier, 14. 5 (2008), 64-69
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Ancient Traditions: What Can They Tell Us about the History of the Earth?', Chronology & Catastrophism Review; The Journal of the Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, 'Proceedings of the SIS Cambridge Conference, FitzWilliam College 31st August – 2nd September 2007 (2008), 56-67
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Korea's Prehistoric Past', The East Asian Monthly Business Newspaper, 9 (2008), 24-25
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Konglish: Tips from the Author of '111 Antidotes to Konglish'', The East Asian Monthly Business Newspaper, 7 (2008), 24
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Konglish: Tips from the Author of '111 Antidotes to Konglish'', The East Asian Monthly Business Newspaper, 6 (2008), 18
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Peopling the Mythical Landscape', Wellness Times; Alternative Journal of Body, Mind & Spirit, 4. 3 (2008), 3-4
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 111 Antidotes to Konglish (London: All-Round Publications, 2008), ISBN 978-0-9556655-2-3
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Rock's Greatest Lightshow', Fortean Times; The World of Strange Phenomena, 233 (2008), 56-57
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'The Ladder to Heaven', SIS Chronology & Catastrophism Workshop (2008: 1), 22-23
• M. A. van der Sluijs, The World Axis as an Atmospheric Phenomenon (London: All-Round Publications, 2007), ISBN 978-0-9556655-1-6
• M. A. van der Sluijs, The Mythology of the World Axis; Exploring the Role of Plasma in World Mythology (London: All-Round Publications, 2007), ISBN 978-0-9556655-0-9
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Sterren Kijken in Australië', Frontier Magazine, 13. 2 (2007), 64-69 (Dutch)
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Korean Signs and Wonders', Fortean Times; The World of Strange Phenomena, 223 (2007), 56-57
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Blood (not so) Simple', a review of B. Sykes, Blood of the Isles; Exploring the Genetic Roots of Our Tribal History (London: Bantam Press, 2006), ISBN 0-593-05652-3, in Fortean Times; The World of Strange Phenomena, 220 (2007), 63
• M. A. van der Sluijs, a review of N. J. Saunders, Alexander's Tomb; the Two Thousand Year Obsession to Find the Lost Conqueror (New York: Basic Books, 2006), ISBN 978-0-465-07202-6, in Fortean Times; The World of Strange Phenomena, 219 (2007), 60-61
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'To the Finland Station …', a review of F. Vinci, The Baltic Origins of Homer's Epic Tales, in Fortean Times; the World of Strange Phenomena, 216 (2006), 65
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Jezus - van Dwerg tot Reus', Frontier Magazine, 11. 4 (2005), 40-49 (Dutch)
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Johann Radloff', Chronology & Catastrophism Workshop (2005: 2), 25-26
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Snapshots of the Polar Configuration', Chronology & Catastrophism Workshop (2005: 1), 29-31
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'The Cosmic Double Helix', Aeon; A Journal of Myth, Science, and Ancient History, 6. 5 (2004), 77-101
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Plasma Mythology', Chronology & Catastrophism Workshop (2004: 2-3), 45-48 (a translation of the following:)
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Plasma Mythologie: Hoe de Goden de Wereld Verwoestten', Bres; Op de Bres voor een Bezield Bestaan, 224 (Amsterdam, February / March 2004), 34-48 (Dutch)
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'The Cosmic String of Pearls', Aeon; A Journal of Myth, Science, and Ancient History, 6. 4 (2003), 19-46
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Gods and Planets (Part 2)', Chronology & Catastrophism Workshop (2003: 2), 13-15
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Gods and Planets', Chronology & Catastrophism Workshop (2003: 1), 14-16
• M. A. van der Sluijs, De Mythische Jezus; Waarom Jezus niet Uniek Was (Delft: Koopman & Kraaijenbrink, 2002), ISBN 90-75675-08-9 (Dutch)
• M. A. van der Sluijs, On the Beaten Track; Een Jaartje Backpacken in Australië en Nieuw-Zeeland (Delft: Koopman & Kraaijenbrink, 2000/2002), ISBN 90-75675-04-6 (Dutch)
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'The Hero's Garment', Aeon; A Journal of Myth, Science, and Ancient History, 6. 3 (2002), 107-117
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'Celestial Fireworks', Internet Digest (Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, 2002: 2), 7-10
• M. A. van der Sluijs, 'The Double Axe and the Celestial Twins', Aeon; A Journal of Myth, Science, and Ancient History, 6. 2 (2001), 59-71
• M. A. van der Sluijs, untitled, Internet Digest (Society for Interdisciplinary Studies, 2000: 2), 26
• M. A. van der Sluijs, In Holland Staat een Sluis; 500 Jaar Leven en Werken van de Familie Van der Sluijs op 't Spuij (Dutch; privately published, 1998)
   
 
interviews include:
  
     
• Plasma Mythology & The Axis Mundi' and 'Plasma Mythology of the Dragon, Ouroboros, Venus & Saturn', two interviews with Red Ice Creations Radio (February 2008) link and link
• 'Ancient New Year's Celebrations, a Radio Interview in the Laura Lee Show (Conversation for Exploration) (4th January 2002) link
     
 
a selection of unpublished essays and presentations:
   
• 'What the Experts Say about the Connection between Myth and Early Disasters in the Sky'
• 'The Roots of Tree Symbolism' (a picture gallery featuring natural trees that exhibit strong morphological similarities to particular phases in the history of the world axis)
• 'Table of my Ancestors' (farmers and salmon fishers descending from the counts of Holland and Flanders and through them ultimately from Charlemagne and - following sometimes legendary lines - such illustrious figures as Mohammed the Prophet, Roman emperors Augustus, Constantine the Great, and Justinian, and a host of other rulers of antiquity)
• 'Over het Voorgeslacht van Frans Franz. van Bodegom (-1638)'
• 'Stamboom van de Familie 'Van der Sluijs'' (1999-) (Dutch)
• 'En in dat Huis daar Woont De Heer; Een Beknopte Familiegeschiedenis van de Familie De Heer' (1999) (Dutch)
• 'Een Eind aan de Taalperikelen' (1999) (Dutch)
     
 
recommended reading
  
     
 
'plasma mythology'
  
     
• Peratt, A. L., Physics of the Plasma Universe (New York: Springer Verlag, 1992)  
• Peratt, A. L., 'Characteristics for the Occurrence of a High-current, Z-pinch Aurora as Recorded in Antiquity', IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 31. 6 (2003), 1192-1214  
• Peratt, A. L., J. McGovern, A. H. Qöyawayma, M. A. van der Sluijs & M. G. Peratt, 'Characteristics for the Occurrence of a High-Current Z-Pinch Aurora as Recorded in Antiquity Part II: Directionality and Source', IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 35. 4 (2007), 778-807  
     
 
geomythology
  
     
• Mayor, A., Fossil Legends of the First Americans (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2005)  
• Nur, A. & D. Burgess (eds.), Apocalypse: Earthquakes, Archaeology, and the Wrath of God (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2008)  
• Piccardi, L. & W. B. Masse (eds.), Myth and Geology ('Geological Society Special Publication', 273; London: Geological Society, 2007)  
• Vitaliano, D., Legends of the Earth (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1973)  
     
 
'cosmomythology'
  
     
• Allen, D. S. & J. B. Delair, Cataclysm: Compelling Evidence of a Cosmic Catastrophe in 9500 B. C. (Rochester, Vermont: Bear & Company, 1997)  
• Bailey, M. E., S. V. M. Clube & W. M. Napier, The Origin of Comets (Oxford: Pergamon, 1990)  
• Bailey, M. E., 'Recent Results in Cometary Astronomy: Implications for the Ancient Sky', Vistas in Astronomy, 39. 4 (1995), 647-671  
• Bailey, M. E., 'Sources and Populations of Near-Earth Objects: Recent Findings and Historical Implications', in B. J. Peiser, T. Palmer & M. E. Bailey (eds.), Natural Catastrophes during Bronze Age Civilisations; Archaeological, Geological, Astronomical and Cultural Perspectives ('BAR International Series', 728; Oxford: Archaeopress, 1998), 10-20  
• Bobrowsky, P. T. & H. Rickman (eds.), Comet/Asteroid Impacts and Human Society: An Interdisciplinary Approach (New York: Springer, 2007)  
• Clube, V. M. & B. Napier, The Cosmic Serpent; A Catastrophist View of Earth History (London: Faber, 1982)  
• Clube, V. & B. Napier, The Cosmic Winter (Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1990)  
• Firestone, R., A. West & S. Warwick-Smith, The Cycle of Cosmic Catastrophes: Flood, Fire and Famine in the History of Civilization (Rochester, Vermont: Bear and Company, 2006)  
• Kelley, D. K. & Eu. F. Milone, Exploring Ancient Skies; An Encyclopedic Survey of Archaeoastronomy (New York: Springer, 2005)  
• Masse, W. B., 'The Celestial Basis of Civilization', Vistas in Astronomy, 39. 4 (1995), 463-477  
• Masse, W. B., 'Earth, Air, Fire, and Water: The Archaeology of Bronze Age Cosmic Catastrophes', in B. J. Peiser, T. Palmer & M. E. Bailey (eds.), Natural Catastrophes during Bronze Age Civilisations; Archaeological, Geological, Astronomical and Cultural Perspectives ('BAR International Series', 728; Oxford: Archaeopress, 1998), 53-92  
• Steel, D., Rogue Asteroids and Doomsday Comets; The Search for the Million Megaton Menace that Threatens Life on Earth (New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1995)  
     
 
earthquake lights and human traditions
  
     
• Devereux, P., Earth Lights: Towards an Explanation of the UFO Enigma (Wellingborough: Turnstone, 1982)  
• Devereux, P., Earth Lights Revelation: UFOs and Mystery Lightform Phenomena: The Earth's Secret Energy Force (London: Blanford Press, 1989)  
• Devereux, P., Haunted Land: Investigations into Ancient Mysteries and Modern Day Phenomena (London: Piatkus, 2001)  
• Persinger, M. A., Space-Time Transients and Unusual Events (Chicago: Nelson-Hall, 1977)  
• Persinger, M.A., 'Earthquake Activity and Antecedent UFO Report Numbers', Perceptual and Motor Skills, 50 (1980), 791-797  
• Persinger, M.A. 'Geophysical Variables and Behavior: III. Prediction of UFO Reports by Geomagnetic and Seismic Activity', Perceptual and Motor Skills, 53 (1981), 115-122  
• Persinger, M.A. 'Geophysical Variables and Behavior: IV. UFO Reports and Fortean Phenomena: Temporal Correlations in the central U.S.A.', Perceptual and Motor Skills, 53 (1981), 299-302  
• Persinger, M.A. 'The Tectonic Strain Theory of Luminosities (UFO Reports): Determining Optimal Temporal, Spatial and Intensity Parameters', Pursuit, 1 (1983), 21-35