Mount Elgon, an extinct shield volcano in Kenya, is a remote and inaccessible place for…
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In 536 AD, something extraordinary happened. Whatever it was, it shrouded the world in darkness…
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One of the most fascinating ancient cultures was that of the Aztecs. They were incredibly…
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Myths & Legends
The Phantom Canoe of Lake Tarawera: The Volcanic Warning
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanMount Tarawera is a volcano found on the North Island of New Zealand. It is…
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History
Ludger Sylbaris: The Man who Survived Doomsday in a Prison Cell
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriNatural disasters are one of the few things which remain unshackled by human ingenuity. The…
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History
The Secret of Lake Nyos: How Did 1,800 People Die Overnight?
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanIn 1986, something shocking happened on the shores of Lake Nyos, a crater lake from…
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Archaeology
El Gigante: Why was the Largest Moai on Easter Island Unfinished?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriEl Gigante is the largest of the Moai: the massive stone sculptures found on Easter…