Jack the Ripper

Illustration from The Illustrated Police News, 6 October 1888.

In the foggy, gas-lit streets of London’s East End in 1888, a name emerged that would echo through history: Jack the Ripper. This unidentified serial killer terrorized the Whitechapel district, leaving a trail of gruesome murders that shocked Victorian society and baffled police.

Mary Celeste

A painting of the brigantine Mary Celeste.

In the annals of maritime history, few tales captivate the imagination quite like that of the Mary Celeste. This merchant brigantine, discovered adrift and abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean in 1872, has puzzled historians, sailors, and storytellers for over a century. What happened to her crew?

Teotihuacan

The pyramid of the moon located in Teotihuacán.

High on a plateau in central Mexico lies the remains of a city that continues to perplex archaeologists and historians. Of all the ancient cities of the Americas, Teotihaucan is the most enigmatic. Nobody knows what race of people built it, what they used it for, or why it was abandoned.

Atlantis

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The story of Atlantis has captivated imaginations for centuries, a tale of a grand civilization lost beneath the waves. It first appeared in ancient Greek texts by the philosopher Plato around 360 BCE. In his dialogues “Timaeus” and “Critias,” Plato described Atlantis as a powerful and advanced island nation that existed some 9,000 years before … Read more

Stone Circles at Castlerigg

Castlerigg Stone Circle, Apr 2005. Castlerigg Stone Circle.

Nestled in the heart of the Lake District near Keswick, the Castlerigg Stone Circle might not steal the spotlight like Stonehenge, but it’s got an eerie charm that’s hard to beat.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge, a neolithic stone monument constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC.

Nestled on the rolling expanse of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, Stonehenge stands as a silent sentinel of a bygone era. This enigmatic place has long been steeped in an aura of mystery, crisscrossed by invisible ley lines that some say pulse with ancient energy. For many, it’s the beating heart of the crop circle phenomenon—an area where the land itself seems to whisper secrets.

Crystals

Crystals have sparkled their way into human history for millennia, but their role in the New Age movement is a relatively modern twist. The New Age movement itself kicked off in the 1970s, blending spiritual curiosity with a rejection of mainstream religion. It was a time when people were hungry for meaning, and crystals—those shimmering, … Read more

Crop Circles

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For centuries, farmers and passersby have stumbled upon peculiar patterns etched into fields of wheat, barley, and corn. Known as crop circles, these intricate designs—ranging from simple rings to elaborate geometric shapes—have sparked curiosity, debate, and wild speculation. While some see them as messages from extraterrestrial visitors, others argue they’re the handiwork of clever pranksters … Read more