Dark Matters

Russia’s Dead Hand, the Cold War doomsday machine designed to guarantee nuclear retaliation even if leaders were destroyed. Why it was built, and its chilling relevance today.

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.

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

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 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?

Operation Paperclip: Nazi scientists who helped Hitler kill millions of innocent civilians also helped to build modern America.

The Soviet Space Program, the Roscosmos State Corporation. Know all about The Soviet Space Program from its history to the Soviet Space Program Secrecy.

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.

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.

Uncover the fascinating story of Mata Hari, the femme fatale of the espionage world, her espionage activities, and the controversies surrounding her trial and execution.

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.