Alex Summers articles

Far from the comforts of civilization, some of humanity's most daring ventures take root in the planet's most isolated corners. What is it like in these remote research stations and army bases?

Sometimes, anthropologists unearth the weirdest heirlooms society ever owned. They pick samples and read past articles to try and understand the story behind each piece. Here’s a list of the 22 antiquities that scored a scientist somewhere a few sleepless nights.

In the heart of emerald shadows where modernity fears to tread, we are the children of ancient wisdom, rooted in ancient wisdom and deep respect for the natural world. We paint our stories on forest winds and speak with spirits of the land—who are we? The answer is the Yanomami people, and here is everything about them.

Laws and policies are discussed in several government buildings across the world. However, apart from legislative activities, a vast network of tunnels and hidden corridors connect those buildings to other structures and serve as secret passageways for those who work on them. What secrets do they hold?

Some castles were built to keep armies out, others to show off wealth. But in a remote corner of Slovenia stands a fortress that merged ambition with nature's own architecture. Here goes its story.

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to stand in the hottest place on Earth? At Furnace Creek in Death Valley, you will experience just that. This searing desert holds world temperature records and untold stories of survival.

This is how a concrete barrier turned into the world's most dramatic stage of human defiance. You may have heard about the 1961-constructed Berlin Wall, but do you know the history and happenings of it?

The Colorado River—once mighty, now dwindling. What drains this lifeline of the Southwest? The answer is a tangled web of missteps, miscalculations, and nature's fury. Let's swim through the story.

You could call these cornerstones of America's history, as every crack, curve, and wave has an interesting story. You can either brag about visiting some of these places or just let their magnificence leave you speechless.