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Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The Darvaza gas crater—also known as the “Gates of Hell”—has been burning continuously for years thanks to its steady supply of seeping methane gas.

Archaeologists have recently uncovered hundreds of massive structures at a site ominously known as the ‘Gates of Hell,’ leaving experts puzzled over their purpose. This discovery adds a new layer of ...

Rarely does an industrial accident develop into a major tourist attraction. But when a Soviet exploratory team drilled for natural gas in Turkmenistan more than 50 years ago, they are said to have set ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Jaber Mohammed, only one among hundreds of prisoners who faced a similar fate, lost five years of his life to a regime of ...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — It’s time to check out our next Spooky Spot. Our Today in St. Louis team is going to different haunted places around St. Louis throughout the month of October. This time, we’re ...