Dark Matters

In the shadowy world of encrypted messaging apps, few stories are as compelling as that of Pavel Durov and his brainchild, Telegram. Known as the "Russian Mark Zuckerberg"

The fascinating story of Gloomy Sunday, a Song that many believe made many people take their own lives. Is it really a Suicide Song or a myth, find out.

How a beautiful fashion model and writer, of the World War II-era, become a secret agent of the CIA mind-control program and claimed to be a victim of Project MKULTRA.

Mystery of the Alien Hand Syndrome—where one hand acts on its own—and its unexpected connection to Cold War-era brain science and psychological experiments.

Story of a psychiatrist who was trying to control the minds of patients with unethical medical experiments with the help of the CIA which raised serious ethical concerns.

The evolution of honey trap from ancient times to the digital era and how it has affected both individuals and nations. What precautions one can take to protect oneself?

How China crushed the CIA’s spy network, executed assets, and left Washington blind, a chilling look at the new age of espionage.

Story of Mary Mallon who unwittingly spread typhoid fever, causing deaths. Was she a victim or a killer? Explore the complexities in this fascinating article.

The interesting story of Piltdown Man mystery which created controversy and embarrassment and was also seen as a matter of shame and fraud.

Discover how a 1970s oil deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia birthed the petrodollar system, cementing dollar dominance, shaping global trade, and arming Washington with a potent geopolitical weapon.

Nina Kulagina and her fascinating world of psychic phenomena that forced the US and the Soviets to experiment the Psychic warfare.

Africa’s wave of coups is reshaping geopolitics. From Mali to Gabon, are these military takeovers truly anti-imperialist revolts, or power grabs dressed in liberation rhetoric?