Ghost towns are nothing new, but there’s a certain cachet with Gainsthorpe which haunts historians like Kurt Readman. Sometime in the 17th century, Gainsthorpe was no longer around. There are several explanations, ranging from disease to technological advancements, but the mystery infuriatingly endures. In other spooky news, there’s something to be said about this Man […]

The cops were among 63 plunged into isolation on Sunday after being linked to an infected worker at a Brisbane City Watchhouse – with many having to leave Suncorp Stadium in the middle of the game.

If the Patterson-Gimlin film thrilled you, then this (relatively) ancient snap of a bagged Bigfoot is going to light your fire. Despite the visual evidence, David Childress finds this may be part of a conspiracy older and deeper than Roswell. Don’t be surprised to learn this photo came from the capo di tutti of cryptozoology, […]

Three stories showing that science is sometimes wrong, sometimes incomplete, and sometimes wrongly dismissive. The narrative for hominin origins is a big mess, according to Sergio Almécija, a senior research scientist in the American Museum of Natural History’s Division of Anthropology, “there’s no consensus whatsoever.” The key sticking point: fossil apes are essential to reconstruct […]

More down-to-earth is Mark Andrew Carpenter’s analysis of a bold new theory linking serpent mounds from around the globe to celestial strikes. It’s a wild hypothesis worthy of consideration, even if over a couple of beers, even if it’s mostly symbolism with a delicious glaze of supernatural thinking. Not everything wondrous on Earth claims its […]

Welcome to Your Fantasy explores the origins of Chippendales, which was founded by Indian immigrant Somen ‘Steve’ Banerjee and Bruce Nahin in 1979.

As humans we have a history of trying to stay alive while creatures with pointier teeth and bigger appetites eye us like menu options. It’s not surprising then then that this same history is rife with folklore describing reptiles that fly. (The better to hunt you, My Dear.) In New Guinea, however, these stories aren’t […]

The 13 scientists, who will be quarantined for two weeks before starting their work, were met by Chinese officials in hazmat suits after arriving from Singapore on their much-delayed trip.