I think it’s safe to say that we, as a society, are weirdly fascinated by, dare I say obsessed with, cults. And since I clearly watch A LOT of TV shows about cults, I’m clearly not immune to said obsession[…]
28 Addictive TV Shows About Cults
45 Harrowing Books About the Titanic
Just before midnight on 14 April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage, struck an iceberg in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and within 3 hours she had completely floundered (filled with water and sank). Because she had been deemed “the unsinkable ship” she was fitted with only a fraction of the required […]
Terror on the Seas: Captivating Books About Shipwrecks
I’ve been somewhat obsessed with reading books about shipwrecks for almost my entire life. I don’t know where this fascination came from, but I’m guessing it has something to do with the film The Poseidon Adventure, which is still one of my all time favourite films, and a film I rewatched a lot as a small child. Yeah, I was that weirdo[…]
Eye-Opening Books About Racism from Around the World
It is an uncomfortable reality that if you are white, you most probably, even if in only a small way, have made a person of colour feel unsafe, unwelcome or less than. This does not mean an outright racist remark or action. I’m also talking about small micro-aggressions, tone-deaf remarks and a general lack of awareness of your privilege. You may not be aware of it, you may have forgotten about it, you may not have meant it that way, but you have more than likely done it[…]
The Best Dark History Podcasts for Dark Tourists
As a dark tourist I am a big fan of dark history podcasts. But, I really struggle to find quality podcasts around dark topics that aren’t about true crime and serial killers. Don’t get me wrong, I am a big fan of true crime podcasts, but sometimes I just want to learn more about another macabre aspect of history[…]
The Best Historical TV Series for Dark Tourists
Sometimes, when you can’t travel somewhere, it’s comforting to know that there is media that exists solely to transport you and your imagination to places your body can’t go. For us, as dark tourists, many of these places can be found in documentaries, historical drama series, or suspenseful recreations of noteworthy events. We love to find TV shows that really immerse you in the subject matter[…]
45 Incredible True Stories of Survival & Adventure
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the human will to survive. The lengths that people will go to in order to survive are truly amazing. As such, it’s something I like to read about. A lot. What drives people to overcome seemingly imminent death? Hmm. Does that make me sound like a serial killer?[…]
