A new tour in Edinburgh is unearthing the city’s darkest myths and legends. Are these just spooky stories, or do they hint at a more mysterious past?
All Life on Earth Shares One Ancestor, and It Lived in a Hellish, Primordial World
New research has pushed back the date of the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) to 4.2 billion years ago. Discover the surprisingly complex life of our oldest relative.
Ghosts of the Capital: Exploring London’s Most Terrifying Haunts
London is a city teeming with ghosts. We take a chilling tour of its most haunted pubs, palaces, cemeteries, and tube stations. Read if you dare.
The world’s most modern Viking ship just sailed into London
St Katharine Docks welcomes a UNESCO-recognised Viking longship. Learn about the blend of ancient craft and modern tech that brought this vessel to the Thames.
Flesh-Eating Parasite That “Screws” Into Skin Found in US for First Time in Decades
A horrifying flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm has been found in a human in the US for the first time in decades. Learn about this real-life monster.
The Surprising Science of Real-Life Vampires
Do real vampires exist? The answer is more complex and stranger than you think. Discover the sociological, psychological, and medical truths behind the legendary monster.
Meet Zeuhl: The Alien Rock Opera Sung in a Fake Language
It sounds like an alien opera and is sung in an invented language called Kobaïan. Dive into the weird and wonderful world of Zeuhl music and the band that started it all, Magma.
Chew on This: The World’s Most Frightening Superstitions
From mirrors that steal your soul to sounds that summon evil spirits, we uncover the terrifying origins of superstitions you should never, ever break.
Beyond the Postcard: How Responsible Travel Connects Us to the Spirit of a Place
Are you leaving places better than you found them? Explore the shift toward sustainable travel and find out how to honor the unique spirit of every destination.
The Strange Allure of Dark Tourism: Is It Ethical to Visit Sites of Suffering?
Explore the controversial world of dark tourism. We delve into the psychology of why we visit sites of tragedy and how to do so ethically.
