Amazing Stories

Ghost ship stories have been a spooky staple in storytelling for centuries, from the mysteries of The Mary Celeste to the eerie legend of the Ourang Medan. These tales are not limited to the latest Pirates of the Caribbean film. Enter the SS Baychimo, a 1322-ton cargo ship launched in...

In the 17th century, protecting France from the formidable English naval fleets was of utmost importance. This task proved to be exceptionally challenging, given that only the English Channel separated the two lands, and at its shortest gap, it was a mere 20 miles wide. Yet, for one architect, this...