The Story of James Ward: How He Risked His Life to Save His Crew Amidst the Flames
If you were unfortunate enough to find yourself in a plane with a burning wing, you would probably think that jumping out with a parachute is the best option. If…
The British Strange Plan: Turning Hitler into a Woman to Stop Him from Conquering the World
During World War II, British intelligence was boundlessly imaginative. To curb Adolf Hitler's murderous madness, British spies even considered changing the Führer's sex, according to a book set to be…
Schwerer Gustav: The Massive Firepower That Failed to Change the Course of World War II
Adolf Hitler was a megalomaniac, obsessed with colossal projects that showcased the power of the Third Reich. He demonstrated this before and during World War II through massive civil and…
Franciszek Honiok : The Human Sacrifice That Sparked World War II
Estimates of the number of casualties vary, but it is estimated that between 70 million and 85 million people died in the deadliest war in modern history, World War II,…
San Pedro Prison: When Cells Transform into Luxury Apartments and Entertainment Venues
Among the remarkable things Bolivia has to offer, San Pedro Prison in La Paz undoubtedly stands out. It is a self-managed prison where the police do not enter, and women…
Island of Deadly Serpents: The Deadly Secrets of La Grande
Imagine an island so lethal that access to it is strictly prohibited. In the vast blue of the ocean, near the coast of São Paulo, lies a deadly enigma: Queimada…
Pablo Escobar’s Lavish Prison: La Catedral, the Fortress of the Crime King
On June 19, 1991, 32 years ago, the head of the Medellín Cartel surrendered to the authorities. The role of a priest. The conditions of his VIP captivity. The lies…
Oymyakon: Where Your Breath Freezes in the Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth
When the 512 residents of Oymyakon stepped outside on Wednesday morning, the temperature was -48°C. It was brisk. But the worst was yet to come: temperatures were expected to drop…
Seed Fortress: Humanity’s Last Refuge in Svalbard
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, also known as a giant seed bank, is an underground vault located on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen. This remarkable facility is designed to securely…
