The Creepiest Places in the World

The Creepiest Places in the World


May 1, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Creepiest Places in the World


The world can be a vast, terrifying place—but some locations have utterly chilling histories that aren't for the faint of heart.


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A tomb filled with jade and gold in Oaxaca’s Mixtec heartland offers a window into pre-European contact. (Copy)

Explore the dazzling Mixtec tomb discovered beneath Monte Albán in Oaxaca, filled with gold, jade, crystal, and ancient treasures. This engaging archaeological deep dive reveals the artistry, rituals, and pre-European cultural complexity behind one of Mesoamerica’s most extraordinary burials. Perfect for history lovers and fans of ancient civilizations.
December 29, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Unexpected Things Boomers And Millennials Actually Agree On

Every generation loves to roast the next, but the truth is far less dramatic. Boomers and millennials may argue online like it’s a competitive sport, but in real life? They quietly nod in agreement about way more things than anyone gives them credit for.
December 29, 2025 Jesse Singer
Amazon Rainforest

The Amazonian Tribe That Vanished Into The Jungle To Survive

Explore the hidden world of the uncontacted Mascho Piro tribe, why they avoid outside contact, how they survive deep in the Amazon, and the growing threats putting their way of life at risk.
December 29, 2025 Allison Robertson

Archaeologists discover animal skull in present-day Serbia, confirming for the first time that the animal was forced to participate in a brutal ancient spectacle.

For a long time, historians relied on Roman artwork and dramatic ancient texts to understand how wild animals were used in public spectacles. Bears, lions, and other predators appeared constantly in mosaics and writings—but there was always a lingering question about how literal those depictions really were. Were they exaggerated for effect, or did these events truly happen as described? A battered brown bear skull found in present-day Serbia has finally answered that question.
December 25, 2025 J. Clarke

Archaeologists have uncovered 1,400‑year‑old Mayan hieroglyphs naming a powerful queen, rewriting the history of the Mayan Dynasty.

For a long time, the ancient Maya story followed a familiar script: powerful kings, stone monuments, and dynasties ruled almost entirely by men. Then archaeologists started carefully piecing together a badly eroded stone monument at the jungle-covered city of Cobá, and that script quietly fell apart. Hidden in fading hieroglyphs was the name of a woman who didn’t just exist alongside Maya power—she wielded it.
December 24, 2025 J. Clarke
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Between Tucson and Albuquerque, the past feels alive in this hidden gem still serving great food and incredible views.

In the Gila Valley of southeastern Arizona, Thatcher is a small town of about 5,700 people. It feels like stepping into a friendly place where mountain views and local living blend seamlessly, even if you’ve never heard of it before.
December 29, 2025 Marlon Wright