Edward C.

Fukuoka’s Underworld: The Last Stronghold of Japan’s Ruthless Yakuza

An investigative record of Fukuoka’s Kudo-kai: The "specially dangerous" Yakuza syndicate that used rocket launchers and grenades to wage war on the Japanese state. Read the gritty chronicle of the war between the city of Fukuoka and the Kudo-kai.

Read the Article

Fukuoka’s Underworld: The Last Stronghold of Japan’s Ruthless Yakuza

The Underground

Descend into the shadows of The Underground. A guide to organized crime, espionage, and the secret tunnels and subcultures hidden beneath the surface.

Namba and Minami: The Neon Labyrinth of the Yakuza’s Fading Empire

Namba and Minami: The Neon Labyrinth of the Yakuza’s Fading Empire

Explore the rise and fall of the Yakuza in Namba and Minami. A deep dive into the history, the 2011 exclusion laws, and the disappearing neon underworld of Osaka.

Marseille: The Capital of the Mediterranean Underworld and the French Connection

Why did the CIA ally with the Mafia in Marseille? Discover the dark 'Mediterranean Noir' history of the city that once refined 90% of America's heroin under the bright Provençal sun.

Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center: The US President’s Underground Command Post

Explore the history and secrets of Mount Weather, the high-security bunker in Virginia designed to house the U.S. Shadow Government during a national apocalypse.

The Greenbrier Bunker: The Secret Nuclear Fallout Shelter for the U.S. Congress

Beneath the luxury of the Greenbrier Resort lies a 112,000-square-foot secret: the bunker built to house Congress during a nuclear war. Explore the brutal reality of Project Greek Island, the 25-ton blast doors, and the government's cold-blooded plan for atomic survival.

Cheyenne Mountain: The Underground Fortress for the End of the World

Enter the Cheyenne Mountain Complex: 2,000 feet of granite protecting the brain of NORAD. A raw, historical record of the world’s most famous nuclear-hardened bunker.

Cidade de Deus: The Notorious Favela That Became a Symbol of Rio’s Urban Struggle

Explore Cidade de Deus, the notorious Rio de Janeiro favela that became a symbol of urban violence and resilience. Learn about its origins as a failed public housing project, the rise of drug gangs, the daily struggles of its residents and how the film Cidade de Deus brought international attention to the community.

Medellín’s Comuna 13: From War Zone to Graffiti Paradise

Inside the vertical maze of Comuna 13: A record of Escobar’s sicarios, the 2002 blackout massacre, and the mass graves of a mountain that refused to stay silent.

Barrio Pablo Escobar: The Living Architecture of Medellín’s Most Complex Moral Crisis

A deep dive into the history of Barrio Pablo Escobar in Medellín: the cinderblock fortress built by a drug lord to house the dispossessed and buy a seat in Congress. Explore the neighborhood where the drug lord is still worshipped.

Pine Gap: The Silent Sentinel of the Five Eyes Alliance

Explore Pine Gap, the CIA’s secret "Silicon Eye" in the Australian desert. Discover the history, tech, and scandals of the world's most powerful spy base.

Santa Mónica District, Cali: The Gilded Bunkers of the Cali Cartel Gentlemen

Explore the Santa Mónica district in Cali, Colombia—the former headquarters where the Cali Cartel's Rodríguez Orejuela brothers ran a global cocaine empire from fortified luxury mansions.

Andøya: The Arctic Spaceport That Almost Ended the World

In 1995, a harmless rocket launched from this stunning Arctic island nearly triggered a nuclear apocalypse. Uncover the terrifying history of Andøya, Norway—a remote destination where Northern Lights research once brought the world to the brink of World War III.

Area 51: The World’s Most Secretive Military Base and the Heart of Conspiracy Culture

Beyond the aliens and tinfoil hats lies the cold reality of Groom Lake. Explore the true history of Area 51, from the Bob Lazar conspiracy and U-2 spy planes to the silent threat of the perimeter.

Sophia R.

Trending Now

These articles draw the greatest curiosity and attention.

Fukuoka’s Underworld: The Last Stronghold of Japan’s Ruthless Yakuza

The Underground

Namba and Minami: The Neon Labyrinth of the Yakuza’s Fading Empire

Marseille: The Capital of the Mediterranean Underworld and the French Connection

Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center: The US President’s Underground Command Post

The Greenbrier Bunker: The Secret Nuclear Fallout Shelter for the U.S. Congress

Cheyenne Mountain: The Underground Fortress for the End of the World

Cidade de Deus: The Notorious Favela That Became a Symbol of Rio’s Urban Struggle

Medellín’s Comuna 13: From War Zone to Graffiti Paradise

Barrio Pablo Escobar: The Living Architecture of Medellín’s Most Complex Moral Crisis

Pine Gap: The Silent Sentinel of the Five Eyes Alliance

Santa Mónica District, Cali: The Gilded Bunkers of the Cali Cartel Gentlemen

Andøya: The Arctic Spaceport That Almost Ended the World

Area 51: The World’s Most Secretive Military Base and the Heart of Conspiracy Culture

Trending Now

The Berlin Wall: Where the Iron Curtain Became a Solid Wall

The Nazca Lines: The Geoglyphic Riddle and a Canvas for the Gods

Loch Ness: The Black Water That Gave Birth to a Monster