The Incredible Statues Of Mongolia

On September 12, 2014 by Tim Newman
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After the rip-roaring success of my article on the Statues of Belarus, I decided to spread my wings and flap all the way over to Mongolia to do the same. The stark, lifeless,...

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The Global Selfie Project #6

On September 11, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Here’s your sixth installment of the Global Selfie Project where we stare at people from around the world. My premise is simple, I wanted to collect a selfie taken in every country, I’ve almost managed it… I’ve...

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Manhattanhenge

On September 11, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Twice a year Manhattan turns from a modern city into an ancient mystical sundial… sort of. On or around the 28th May and 12th July each year the sun and the skyscrapers align to...

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The Religious Buildings Of Antarctica

On September 10, 2014 by Tim Newman
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You might think an article on religion in Antarctica might be pretty short, and you’d be right. But, there are at least 7 churches on mainland Antarctica and a couple on the surrounding islands....

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Coober Pedy: An Underground Town

On September 10, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Coober Pedy is a small Australian mining town 846 Km north of Adelaide. The dusty, dry, scorching hot town is often referred to as the opal capital of the world; in all it has 70 opal fields...

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5 Impressive Examples Of Living Fossils

On September 7, 2014 by Tim Newman
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“Living fossil” isn’t a scientific term, but it is used fairly frequently, especially in the lay media by people like me. For the purpose of this article, a living fossil is a species that...

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Awesome Photos From Russia With Love: Part E

On September 7, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Just some funny pictures from Russia. That is all. If you had a nice time looking at those, here’s some of the others… AWESOME PHOTOS FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE PART A AWESOME PHOTOS...

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PHOTOS: The Dolphin Hunters of Krasnodar

On September 7, 2014 by Tim Newman
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The following photographs were taken in 1946; they document the lives of the dolphin hunters of Krasnodar, Russia. They make uncomfortable viewing for our modern sensibilities, but they’re striking nonetheless. After WWII there was widespread food...

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Nitt Witt Ridge: A Poor Man’s Castle

On September 6, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Here’s a fine example of human ingenuity. If you give someone enough time and resources they’ll come up with something impressive. Nitt Witt Ridge is the name given to a ramshackle piece of...

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7 Eiffel Tower Replicas From Around The World

On September 6, 2014 by Tim Newman
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There are more than 30 large-scale replicas of the Eiffel tower in existence; for your viewing pleasure, I’ve put together a short list of some of my personal favourites. Built in 1889, the...

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