The WORLD That Never Sleeps
002
Issues
-
“Burning for Justice: The Powerful Protest of Thích Quảng Đức’s Self-Immolation”
Yes, the event we are referring to is the self-immolation of Thích Quảng Đức, a Buddhist monk, on June 11, 1963, in Saigon, South Vietnam (now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam). Thích Quảng Đức’s act of self-immolation was a powerful and iconic form of protest against the religious and political oppression faced by Buddhists under…
-
The Truth Behind the ‘Rock Floating in Air’
Deconstructing the Illusion: The Truth Behind the ‘Rock Floating in Air’ Image That Went Viral on Twitter The power of optical illusions is not new to us, and social media has only amplified it. An image of a seemingly floating rock has gone viral on Twitter, leaving many users scratching their heads. The image shows…
-
Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Tina Turner (born November 26, 1939, Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S.), is an American-born singer who found success in the rhythm-and-blues, soul, and rock genres in a career that spanned five decades. Widely referred to as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Ike and Tina Turner Revue…
-
The Abandoned Twin Arrows Trading Post: A Crown Jewel of Route 66 History
A Ghost Town Today Twin Arrows, now just a remnant of what once was a once-bustling hub, sits quietly in the Arizona desert. Just off of historic U.S. Route 66, this ghost town is located within the boundaries of Coconino County, between the vibrant city of Flagstaff and the quaint town of Winslow. Historic Land…
Search for a Topic
Categories
Posted Recently
- “Burning for Justice: The Powerful Protest of Thích Quảng Đức’s Self-Immolation”
- The Truth Behind the ‘Rock Floating in Air’
- Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Submissions
Would you like to contribute as an editor or a writer to our blog? Let us know all the details about yourself and send us a message.
STAY WITH US
ABANDONED WORLDS is an online magazine featuring curated stories about real places. We are passionate about investigating abandoned places and want to share our stories with our readers. Pleasant reading!