The drug gangs who have run Rio’s favelas are notorious, and for a while they seemed invincible, but a new police presence is trying to change this state of affairs. Keep reading >>
A fabulously exciting selection of the coolest stuff online, including climber survival stories, geeky laptop bags, weird creatures and more... Keep reading >>
The Rohingya people of Burma are not only one of the most persecuted minorities in the world but are also one of the largest ethnic groups without a home... Keep reading >>
From the depths of the Javan jungle to the towns of the Northeastern United States – mysterious winged creatures can be found in local legends all over the world. Keep reading >>
He sacrificed humans, trained children to kill, and slaughtered tens of thousands of people; but now General Butt Naked says he has found God and wants forgiveness. Keep reading >>
Having lain forgotten in an attic for years, and filled with the treasured possessions of an insane asylum’s patients, these suitcases have poignant stories to tell. Keep reading >>
Perched high on escarpments or carved into rock faces, these ancient cliff dwellings once offered security and comfort to the people who lived in them. Keep reading >>
Abandoned hospitals are used as settings in horror movies because of their creepy atmosphere. This location could certainly serve such a purpose. Keep reading >>
There are some serious claims for historic significance in this week’s collection of coolness. Elsewhere, other links lend a lighter note to proceedings. Keep reading >>
From lowly beginnings as an illegitimate child sold into her profession, via many love affairs and much heartache, the geisha Teruha rose to be head priest of a temple. Keep reading >>
