Going to Hell: Geology of the “underworld”
Maybe there is some crazy logic to the idea of a geologist examining the question of Hell as a real place. With the widespread belief that another world exists below…
The “Hellmouth” Batagaika crater
Originally published 2017-March 3. Updated 2020-August 1. If the land around you was sinking and falling at this rate, you’d be worried too! Villagers of Batagay in Yakutia (Sakha Republic,…
Darvaza: Gate to Hell
There are many places around the world that locals have branded the “gate to hell”. One of the most dramatic examples is featured in our banner image for the site.…
A Trip to Hell: Mysterious tunnel system and underground river at Baiae, Italy
Many people are familiar with the Oracle of Delphi, where Pythia, the priestess of Apollo was said to relate messages from the god to the temple visitors. The specialness of…