Videos by Stephen Sakellarios
A talk given by Stephen Sakellarios at the KRI Center for Consciousness Studies, Portsmouth, NH o... more A talk given by Stephen Sakellarios at the KRI Center for Consciousness Studies, Portsmouth, NH on Aug. 28, 2019, describing his research. Please note the following caveats:
1) Since giving this talk, I've checked my records and it appears I did not write that the door in the Countess House looked like a "white ship's hatch"; however, I did write that it looked as though it had been "cut into the wall." The "ship's hatch" reference may have been added by false memory after seeing the photograph.
2) There is a more normal explanation for the photographs of Abby's house showing up for sale on Ebay.com if, when the librarian was assisting my researcher, she noticed a duplicate in the file at that time. However, it remains a coincidence that they were posted two weeks later and that I felt prompted, for the first time, to search on keywords "Rocks Village," thus finding the listing. 14 views
An entry of my video blog dated Feb. 13, 2022, briefly presenting the background of George P. Bur... more An entry of my video blog dated Feb. 13, 2022, briefly presenting the background of George P. Burnham's supposed authorship of the Temperance and Anti-Slavery novel "The Rag-Picker; Or, Bound and Free," which was published anonymously by Mathew Franklin Whittier in 1855. See also my "Academic Letter" on this subject on my profile page. This discovery was made after the paper was published. 2 views
A talk given by Stephen Sakellarios, M.S., entitled "Psychological Implications of a Proven Reinc... more A talk given by Stephen Sakellarios, M.S., entitled "Psychological Implications of a Proven Reincarnation Case," given on Jan. 19, 2020 at the Maine Jung Center in Brunswick, Maine. Live audio recording with original slides edited in. Included is a comparison of published works by Mr. Sakellarios' 19th-century personailty, Mathew Franklin Whittier, with his own written works, objectively demonstrating the continuity of several different aspeccts of the "higher mind" across physical incarnations. 30 views
Papers by Stephen Sakellarios
Evidence is presented demonstrating that the poem, "The Pumpkin," attributed to John Greenleaf Wh... more Evidence is presented demonstrating that the poem, "The Pumpkin," attributed to John Greenleaf Whittier, was actually written by his brother, Mathew Franklin Whittier. This discovery is then used as an example to suggest that the author's other, more controversial claims likely have merit and deserve to be taken seriously.
This paper explores evidence that a story found in Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber's 1859 compilatio... more This paper explores evidence that a story found in Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber's 1859 compilation, "Knitting Work: A Web of Many Textures," contains a story written in collaboration by Mathew Franklin Whittier and Abby Poyen Whittier, entitled "Christmas Hearths and Hearts," which is actually one of their two precursors to their original treatment of "A Christmas Carol."
The theory is set forth that the reason the sacred nature of two famous 19th-century works, "A Ch... more The theory is set forth that the reason the sacred nature of two famous 19th-century works, "A Christmas Carol" and "The Raven," along with their true authors, isn't obvious to secular Academia is precisely because of its secularism.
A series of anonymous humorous sketches in the 1851-52 Boston "Carpet-Bag," ostensibly concerning... more A series of anonymous humorous sketches in the 1851-52 Boston "Carpet-Bag," ostensibly concerning agricultural meetings, are examined for clues to their authorship, with a view to proving Mathew Franklin Whittier as the author.
In this paper I will conduct a point-for-point analysis of the statements made by two different p... more In this paper I will conduct a point-for-point analysis of the statements made by two different psychic mediums who were asked to connect the author with his 19th-century wife, which yielded a number of accurate statements that could subsequently be verified in the deep historical record. These facts could not have been previously known by either psychic via any normal means, unless one wishes to invoke blatant fraud on the part of the psychics; and in some cases, they could not even have been known by myself at the time. Although there was a certain percentage of "misses," the sheer number of "hits," as well as their specificity, strongly suggests that both mediums were obtaining this accurate information by paranormal means. This also stands as an example of how psychic mediums might be used as one prong of a three-pronged approach in the reincarnation research of the future.
This paper attempts to make a plausible case for a scenario in which Charles Dickens plagiarized ... more This paper attempts to make a plausible case for a scenario in which Charles Dickens plagiarized two works in order to hurriedly create the 29th chapter of "The Pickwick Papers," entitled "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton." The first work is identified as the work of American author Mathew Franklin Whittier; the second is identified as having been co-authored by Whittier and his wife, Abby Poyen Whittier.
Apropos of my earlier conclusion that Mathew Franklin Whittier, not Edgar Allan Poe, was the auth... more Apropos of my earlier conclusion that Mathew Franklin Whittier, not Edgar Allan Poe, was the author of "The Raven," precursor works attributable to Mathew's pen are presented, all published prior to the publication of "The Raven" in 1845.
Evidence is presented to support the theory that the controversial story read aloud by Samuel Cle... more Evidence is presented to support the theory that the controversial story read aloud by Samuel Clemens on Dec. 17, 1877, at John Greenleaf Whittier's birthday celebration, was originally written by Whittier's brother, Mathew Franklin.
Multiple examples are given in which the works of obscure 19th-century American authors, Mathew F... more Multiple examples are given in which the works of obscure 19th-century American authors, Mathew Franklin Whittier and Abby Poyen Whittier, achieved public acclaim, albeit these anonymous works were falsely claimed by plagairists. What's remarkable is that whereas most authors consider themselves fortunate to achieve success with even one work, Mathew and Abby accomplished this, from scratch as it were, several times over. Only now is their achivement coming to light, as they are being properly credited.
This paper briefly explores the testimony of three reputable persons who attempted to expose thre... more This paper briefly explores the testimony of three reputable persons who attempted to expose three famous Victorian authors as imposters; and one such imposter who revealed his own crime of plagiarism in such a disarming manner, that he got away with the crime.
Little-known 19th century author Mathew Franklin Whittier was both self-effacing and gullible, in... more Little-known 19th century author Mathew Franklin Whittier was both self-effacing and gullible, in his handling of the question of authorship. He was fooled into sharing unpublished work with unscrupulous people; but he also willingly handed over his work to certain trustworthy authors, so as to remain incognito. This paper examines Mathew's various habits in this regard, presenting a number of obscure examples plus a couple of famous ones.
Concrete evidence is given that Mathew Franklin Whittier, not Ossian Euclid Dodge, was the author... more Concrete evidence is given that Mathew Franklin Whittier, not Ossian Euclid Dodge, was the author of the popular travelogue signed "Quails," which appeared in the Boston "Weekly Museum" from the fall of 1849 until mid-1852, at which time Dodge purchased and renamed the newspaper. This, despite the fact that editor Charles A.V. Putnam unambiguously asserted, in print, that Dodge was the author of the series.
In May of 2023, I posed a hypothetical question to ChatGPT4: assuming my research results were ge... more In May of 2023, I posed a hypothetical question to ChatGPT4: assuming my research results were generally accepted, what would be the repercussions? This is a record of the ensuing discussion, with a brief analysis.
Charles Dickens' "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton" is generally taken to be his precu... more Charles Dickens' "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton" is generally taken to be his precursor to "A Christmas Carol." This paper traces the evidence indicating that Dickens actually wrote that story by plagiarizing two of Mathew Franklin Whittier's early works, one of which was written in collaboration with his wife, Abby Poyen Whittier--who was also his collaborator on the original treatment of "A Christmas Carol."
Elusive 19th-century author Mathew Franklin Whittier employed a type of literary "code," with whi... more Elusive 19th-century author Mathew Franklin Whittier employed a type of literary "code," with which he could convey secret information to his abolitionist colleagues, and to posterity. Giving several examples, this paper explains and illustrates his method of code. It is argued that once Mathew's anonymous works are identified; and once these coded messages are intepreted; the statements made thereby stand as evidence which is every bit as strong as a signed statement in plain English.
The proposed authorship of nearly 400 asterisk-signed reviews and editorials, in the 1830-1834 Ne... more The proposed authorship of nearly 400 asterisk-signed reviews and editorials, in the 1830-1834 New York "American," as given in a 1930 dissertation on Charles Fenno Hoffman, is disputed. Mathew Franklin Whittier is suggested as the real author behind the entire series. The argument proceeds in three parts: 1) an overview of the thesis of the dissertation author, Homer F. Barnes; 2) a presentation of contraindications for Hoffman's authorship, in favor of Whittier's; and 3) a style comparison between the "asterisk" in the "American," and others of Whittier's works, is given.
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Videos by Stephen Sakellarios
1) Since giving this talk, I've checked my records and it appears I did not write that the door in the Countess House looked like a "white ship's hatch"; however, I did write that it looked as though it had been "cut into the wall." The "ship's hatch" reference may have been added by false memory after seeing the photograph.
2) There is a more normal explanation for the photographs of Abby's house showing up for sale on Ebay.com if, when the librarian was assisting my researcher, she noticed a duplicate in the file at that time. However, it remains a coincidence that they were posted two weeks later and that I felt prompted, for the first time, to search on keywords "Rocks Village," thus finding the listing.
Papers by Stephen Sakellarios
1) Since giving this talk, I've checked my records and it appears I did not write that the door in the Countess House looked like a "white ship's hatch"; however, I did write that it looked as though it had been "cut into the wall." The "ship's hatch" reference may have been added by false memory after seeing the photograph.
2) There is a more normal explanation for the photographs of Abby's house showing up for sale on Ebay.com if, when the librarian was assisting my researcher, she noticed a duplicate in the file at that time. However, it remains a coincidence that they were posted two weeks later and that I felt prompted, for the first time, to search on keywords "Rocks Village," thus finding the listing.