Sophia R.

Sophia covers battlefields, prisons, memorials, and sites shaped by war. Her articles focus on remembering history with depth and respect, uncovering the human cost behind conflict and violence.

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Hashima Island: Inside Japan’s Abandoned Concrete Battleship City

Abandoned & Failed

Hashima Island: Inside Japan’s Abandoned Concrete Battleship City

Rising from the sea like a fortress, Hashima was once the most crowded place on earth. Today its concrete towers are silent, haunted by miners, memories, and the waves that surround it.

Portrait of a female author standing against a brick wall, wearing a green jacket and grey shirt.

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Gorée Island: The Door of No Return and the Memory of the Atlantic Slave Trade

Tragedies & Disasters

Gorée Island: The Door of No Return and the Memory of the Atlantic Slave Trade

Gorée Island, just off Senegal’s coast, was a gateway to slavery for countless Africans. Its Door of No Return still opens onto the sea — a reminder of those who left forever, and of a history that cannot be forgotten.

Sophia R.

Sophia R.

The most recent posts by Sophia R.

Hashima Island: Inside Japan’s Abandoned Concrete Battleship City

Gorée Island: The Door of No Return and the Memory of the Atlantic Slave Trade

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Sophia

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