Secret Rooms

World War 2 Prisoners Built a Glider in Hidden Room in Colditz Castle

If there is one thing we can all agree on, it’s that humans are incredible. When put in intense situations, we often do things that defy the imagination. The Colditz Castle glider is no exception. In fact, I’d say it’s a prime example of just what humans are capable of. During World War II, a group of British officers were taken prisoner and kept at Colditz Castle in Germany. The castle itself had 6 foot…

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Secret Sleeping Cabin for Pilots and Flight Attendants

Have you ever slept on a flight? It’s not the most comfortable way to catch up on your beauty rest, that’s for sure. But have you ever wondered how the crew on long flights are able to stay awake the entire time? Well it turns out they don’t. Most Boeing 777s and 787s have a secret staircase that leads up to a cabin where pilots and flight attendants can sleep. Some of the planes have…

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Prohibition May Be Over but These Modern Speakeasies Are Going Strong

Most of us have heard of Prohibition, but can’t really understand what it would have been like to live during such a thing. At this point in history we have easy access to alcohol if we’ve reached the legal drinking age. But just because Prohibition isn’t a thing in our country anymore doesn’t mean that there aren’t hidden bars tucked away in places around the world. With St. Patrick’s Day just a few days away,…

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Michelangelo’s Long-Hidden Sketches Found in Secret Room

The name Michelangelo is known by almost everyone. He’s one of the greatest artistic talents in history. If you haven’t seen the Sistine Chapel ceiling in person, at the very least you should Google the images. It’s absolutely incredible. Here’s a little background. Michelangelo lived in Florence, Italy during the Renaissance period. He created some of the most recognized sculptures, drawings, and paintings in the world. He lived to see 88 years, which during that…

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Is There an Undiscovered Secret Room Inside King Tut’s Tomb?

We’ve all heard of King Tut. Even thousands of miles from Egypt and thousands of years after he died, we are intrigued by the legend of the young King. His tomb was first discovered in 1922, but the mystery surrounding his tomb and it’s contents still grows today. Being the most famous Egyptian pharaoh in history will certainly get you some attention. Scientists have been studying his tomb since it was first discovered. In addition…

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