Islands
Remote, abandoned, and contested islands — from death camps in Siberian rivers to geopolitical tripwires in the Pacific.
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Hidden Places24.00 N, 121.00 E
The Islands Where World War 3 Will Start
Just kilometers from mainland China, Taiwan's Kinmen islands sit on a geopolitical tripwire. Discover why these tiny islands could spark World War Three.
Simon WhistlerJune 17, 2026
Disasters16.71 N, 62.21 W
Plymouth: The Capital Buried in Ash
When Soufrière Hills erupted in 1997, it entombed Plymouth under volcanic debris. The city is still Montserrat's official capital — and nobody lives there.
Simon WhistlerFebruary 4, 2026