Interesting Places You Won't Believe Exist On Earth

The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines, The Giant Geoglyphs Of Peru

Massive geoglyphs etched into the coastal pampa of southern Peru, the Nazca Lines were carved starting 2,500 years ago — and remain mysterious to this day.

By Daniel Rennie Dec 30, 2024

The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines, The Giant Geoglyphs Of Peru

Massive geoglyphs etched into the coastal pampa of southern Peru, the Nazca Lines were carved starting 2,500 years ago — and remain mysterious to this day.

By Daniel Rennie December 30, 2024

Inside The Bloody Battle Of Alcatraz, The Prison Escape Attempt That Ended In Five Deaths

Over the course of 48 hours in May 1946, a group of Alcatraz inmates overpowered the guards and stole their guns — then unsuccessfully tried to shoot their way out of the prison.

By Rivy Lyon Dec 27, 2024

Inside The Bloody Battle Of Alcatraz, The Prison Escape Attempt That Ended In Five Deaths

Over the course of 48 hours in May 1946, a group of Alcatraz inmates overpowered the guards and stole their guns — then unsuccessfully tried to shoot their way out of the prison.

By Rivy Lyon December 27, 2024

The Curious Story Of Operation Highjump, The U.S. Military Expedition To Antarctica In 1946

Just after World War II, the U.S. sent thousands of troops to Antarctica for "training" and "reconnaissance" — but speculation about the mission's true purpose has swirled ever since.

By Amber Morgan Dec 27, 2024

The Curious Story Of Operation Highjump, The U.S. Military Expedition To Antarctica In 1946

Just after World War II, the U.S. sent thousands of troops to Antarctica for "training" and "reconnaissance" — but speculation about the mission's true purpose has swirled ever since.

By Amber Morgan December 27, 2024

The Wild Story Of The Eggnog Riot, When A Drunken Christmas Party At West Point Nearly Turned To Outright Mutiny

In 1826, several West Point cadets snuck alcohol onto campus to celebrate Christmas — but the so-called Eggnog Riot quickly got out of hand and 19 cadets were expelled.

By Amber Morgan Dec 24, 2024

The Wild Story Of The Eggnog Riot, When A Drunken Christmas Party At West Point Nearly Turned To Outright Mutiny

In 1826, several West Point cadets snuck alcohol onto campus to celebrate Christmas — but the so-called Eggnog Riot quickly got out of hand and 19 cadets were expelled.

By Amber Morgan December 24, 2024

How Marco Siffredi Vanished Without A Trace While Snowboarding Down Mount Everest

Marco Siffredi was a French snowboarder and mountaineer who had climbed Mount Everest before. But his determination to find the "Holy Grail" of routes proved to be his undoing.

By Katie Serena Dec 15, 2024

How Marco Siffredi Vanished Without A Trace While Snowboarding Down Mount Everest

Marco Siffredi was a French snowboarder and mountaineer who had climbed Mount Everest before. But his determination to find the "Holy Grail" of routes proved to be his undoing.

By Katie Serena December 15, 2024

23 Photos Taken Inside Burj Al Babas, The Turkish Ghost Town Of Fairytale Castles

Hundreds of nearly-identical castles were built onto the Turkish hillside at Burj al Babas — but not a soul lives there.

By Erin Kelly Dec 13, 2024

23 Photos Taken Inside Burj Al Babas, The Turkish Ghost Town Of Fairytale Castles

Hundreds of nearly-identical castles were built onto the Turkish hillside at Burj al Babas — but not a soul lives there.

By Erin Kelly December 13, 2024

Third Man Syndrome: The Curious Phenomenon In Which People In Danger Feel An Unseen Guiding ‘Presence’

Throughout history, people facing extreme peril have reported feeling an invisible presence that helped lead them to safety, a phenomenon known as third man syndrome.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 10, 2024

Third Man Syndrome: The Curious Phenomenon In Which People In Danger Feel An Unseen Guiding ‘Presence’

Throughout history, people facing extreme peril have reported feeling an invisible presence that helped lead them to safety, a phenomenon known as third man syndrome.

By Kaleena Fraga December 10, 2024

Hang Son Doong, The Cave In Vietnam That’s So Massive A Boeing 747 Could Fly Through It

A Vietnamese man named Ho Khanh first stumbled upon Hang Son Doong in the 1990s, and when British cavers explored it nearly 20 years later, they discovered that it was the largest cave on Earth.

By Erin Kelly Dec 9, 2024

Hang Son Doong, The Cave In Vietnam That’s So Massive A Boeing 747 Could Fly Through It

A Vietnamese man named Ho Khanh first stumbled upon Hang Son Doong in the 1990s, and when British cavers explored it nearly 20 years later, they discovered that it was the largest cave on Earth.

By Erin Kelly December 9, 2024

Where Was Jesus Born? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Of The Nativity

The Bible states that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, but religious scholars continue to debate the Christian Messiah's exact birthplace, with other candidates including Nazareth and Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 5, 2024

Where Was Jesus Born? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Of The Nativity

The Bible states that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, but religious scholars continue to debate the Christian Messiah's exact birthplace, with other candidates including Nazareth and Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga December 5, 2024