Tag: United States
Ancient Aliens: Loads of Time, Zero Evidence
The idea of being visited by aliens is an appealing one, and it is not hard to see why. It would allow those who believe to feel that they are part of…
The Wendigo: Native American Stuff of Nightmares
(The following article contains spoilers for the 2022 movie Prey) In 2022 the seventh movie in the Predator franchise was released. The movie, Prey, was in many ways similar to the 1987…
The Jersey Devil: Unpicking the History Behind the Mystery
Everybody’s heard of the Jersey Devil, the crazy-looking cryptid which haunts the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey. Said to resemble a screaming, flying kangaroo with an oversized horse’s head, for almost…
The Statue of Liberty, and a Moment in History
There are few symbols of the US as well-known as the Statue of Liberty. The enormous neoclassical sculpture, 46 meters tall and clad in copper, may be the single most recognizable emblem…
Operation CHAOS and the CIA Plan to Spy on Americans
The United States has, for much of its existence, presented itself as a country who prioritize the rights of its citizens. The founding document of the country, the United States Constitution, starts…
The NS Savannah and the Brave New World of Nuclear Shipping
Nuclear power is perhaps one of the most divisive inventions in history. Its advocates point to almost unlimited energy with minimal pollution and waste, providing power for an ever-more power hungry world.…