Sinister
Our lives are a journey, a journey that often takes us down paths to unexpected places. Most of the time, those places are safe and secure… but every so often that path leads us… Somewhere Sinister….
Episodes
Airplane
SOMETHING SINISTER Airplanes are useful in our society because they not only transport people and cargo, but they are used from research, rescue, and entertainment. Still, sinister people find ways to use them to kill other people.Check us …
Rasputin
SOMEONE SINISTERRasputin was a mystical figure who influences the last Russian Tsar a great deal before being murdered by aristocrats.Check us out on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/SomewhereSinisterFollow us on social media:https://w…
The Girl Who Fell From The Sky : Peru
SOMEWHERE SINISTERWhen Juliane Koepcke boarded LANSA Flight 508 in December of 1971, she thought she would soon be home for the holidays. Instead, she was sucked out of the plane and fell to the ground, but that was only beginning of her su…
Rope
SOMETHING SINISTERRope is a very versatile tool that can be used in a variety of situations. One of those is death and it's one of the earliest known methods of execution.Check us out on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/SomewhereSinist…
Thomas Putnam
SOMEONE SINISTERThere are a lot of misconceptions about the Salem Witch Trials and one is that it was all about Witchcraft. In reality, the Putnam family used it as a means of eliminating people who they had disputes with.Check us out on Yo…
Unit 731 : China
SOMEWHERE SINISTERUnit 731 was created to conduct biological weapons testing, but that would end up being the most humane thing the doctors at the facility did to test subjects.Check us out on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/Somewhere…
The Sea Wind
Season 05 : Islands Episode 12 : The Sea Wind : Palmyra Atoll Taking a break from life on an island paradise is a dream for many people. The warm weather, sandy beach, and pure solitude can wash over you and make you forget about your probl…
The Hell Gate
Season 05 : Islands Episode 11 : The Hell Gate : Coney Island Amusement parks have become the goto for family fun all over the world. From the massive parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios to themed parks like Hershey World or Nickelo…
The King
Season 05 : Islands Episode 10 : The King : Clipperton Island Most places have a person in charge. In order to not live in complete anarchy, a system needs to be put in place and managed by a person or a team of people. A lot of times, when…
The Red Hunt
Season 05 : Islands Episode 09 : The Red Hunt : Jeju Island Voting is the backbone of republics and representative democracies. Governments that rely on the public’s opinion to choose who will lead the masses and what rules will be put in p…
Slave Castle
Season 05 : Islands Episode 08 : Slave Castle : Bunce Island Trading goods has long been how people get what they need. To produce something and provide it to others who trade it for something they produced. Now, currency has become the mid…
Isolation
Season 05 : Islands Episode 07 : Isolation : North Sentinel Island To be isolated could be good or bad. You could be isolated for your protection, keeping you away from people who want to do you harm. You could also be isolated as punishmen…
The Doctor's Secret
Season 05 : Islands Episode 06 : The Doctor's Secret : Puerto Rico Medical research has been a great benefit to the world’s population. Discovering new treatments and medications in order to fight the growing list of medical ailments that a…
Cannibal Island
Season 05 : Islands Episode 05 : Cannibal Island : Nazino Island Many people choose to relocate. Sometimes a good job offer means you need to move to a different area. Other times, family needs can only be met in a different location or you…
The Curse
Season 05 : Islands Episode 04 : The Curse : Giaola Island Owning your own island can be a dream for many people. A private paradise where you can relax and escape the rest of the world. An exclusive oasis that only you can access. Though g…
Operation Watchtower
Season 05 : Islands Episode 03 : Operation Watchtower : Guadalcanal World War I or The Great War, was called the war to end all wars because it was thought that no country would ever want to create a conflict of that magnitude ever again. T…
The Egg War
Season 05 : Islands Episode 02 : The Egg War : The Farallon Islands Eggs are a pretty standard part of most people’s diet. They’re rich in protein and a fairly renewable food source. On top of that, in my own opinion, they’re delicious. In …
The Wager Mutiny
Season 05 : Islands Episode 01 : The Wager Mutiny : Wager IslandSailing across the ocean is dangerous today. Nearly 300 years ago, people were doing it with much less reliable information than we have now. They had maps that were flat out w…
Lewisham Rail Crash
Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : Lewisham Rail Crash : London, England Public transportation is an important part of our urban structure. Moving a large number of people at one time is always going to be much more efficient than every p…
Lockerbie
Season 04 : British Isles Episode 14 : Lockerbie : Lockerbie, Scotland People generally spend the majority of their time, just minding their own business. Getting up in the morning and spending their day carrying out a regular routine. That…
Omagh Bombing
Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : Omagh Bombing : Omagh, Northern Ireland Traveling is something that’s loved by many people. To go out, experience the world, see new sights, and experience different cultures is an exciting time. Even if…
Free Ireland!
Season 04 : British IslesEpisode 13 : Free Ireland! : Ireland Colonization has had a major effect on the world, both positive and negative. Of course the people being colonized are often going to have a more negative view of the people comi…
The Glencoe Massacre
Season 04 : British IslesMinisode : The Glencoe Massacre : Glencow, Scotland Individuality is an important aspect of life. We live in a society and working together for a common goal is definitely necessary, but on a personal level, having …
The Green Children of Woolpit
Season 04 : British IslesEpisode 12 : The Green Children of Woolpit : England Children are considered some of the most vulnerable people in society. That’s why they’re usually under the care of an adult guardian of some sort. There are time…
Night of the Big Wind
Season 04 : British IslesMinisode : Night of the Big Wind : Ireland Changing weather can often be a blessing in many areas. Rainfall after a long period of drought can be a lifeline in dryer places. At the same time, wetter areas can get so…
The Great Train Robbery
Season 04 : British IslesEpisode 11 : The Great Train Robbery : London, England Not everyone who works on a train is a driver, conductor or engineer. Sometimes, there are employees on the train doing other work. On more upscale trains there…
The Sweating Sickness
Season 04 : British IslesMinisode : The Sweating Sickness : England Everybody gets sick. The human body is not invincible and when a foreign substance gets inside, it can wreak havoc on the systems that keep the body functioning properly. T…
The Conman
Season 04 : British IslesEpisode 10 : The Conman : England When people think of secret agents, they think of fictional characters like James Bond or Ethan Hunt, jumping off of cliffs on motorcycles and breaking into the lair of an evil vil…
Glasgow Bin Lorry
Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : Glasgow Bin Lorry : Glasgow, Scotland Many people visit the city, but don’t know just how much is going on behind the scenes in order to keep the metropolis operational. Electrical grids are being monito…
Stardust
Season 04 : British IslesEpisode 09 : Stardust : Dublin, Ireland Anyone who’s ever worked at an entertainment venue will tell you the same thing, health and safety comes above all else. After all, people are there to have a good time, not t…
Merry Christmas
Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : Merry Christmas : Abergavenny, Wales Christmas is a time for festivities and joyous celebrations. Whether you’re celebrating the birth of Christ or just participating in the season of giving, many people…
Falling Skies
Season 04 : British IslesEpisode 08 : Falling Skies : Glasgow, Scotland The police use everything at their disposal to catch criminals and save innocent civilians. One of the most useful tools the authorities can use to help accomplish thei…
The Glen Cinema
Season 04 : British IslesMinisode : The Glen Cinema : Paisley, Scotland The cinema has been a place for people to be entertained for more than a century. Friends enjoying an action adventure or a first date at a romantic comedy, the cinema …
Merthyr Rising
Season 04 : British Isles Episode 06 : Merthyr Rising : Merthyr Tydfil, Wales Labor is one of the most valuable commodities for any industry. Sure some processes can be automated, but people will always be needed to perform tasks and run ma…
Princess Alice
Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : Princess Alice : London, England Boats can be a great method of travel. Cruise ships, ferries and personal vessels have a long history of getting people from point A to point B in areas with abundant wat…
Battle Birmingham
Season 04 : British Isles Episode 06 : Battle Birmingham : Birmingham, England Human beings throughout history have always been willing to fight for what they believe is right. Many times, those battles are fought with an amount of caution …
The Fatal Vespers
Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : The Fatal Vespers : London, England People gather for a number of reasons. Festivals, parades, family gatherings and religious services. A lot of times, the gathering happens in the same place on a regul…
The Black Dinner
Season 04 : British IslesMinisode : The Black Dinner : Edinburgh Scotland When you’re invited over to someone’s house for dinner, it’s most likely that you will spend the evening enjoying good food and conversation with friends and family. …
The Great Smog
Season 04 : British Isles Episode 05 : The Great Smog : London, England Environmentalism is a major hot topic all over the world today, and with good reason. After all, if the planet we live on is damaged by pollutants to the point it star…
Deadly Catch
Season 04 : British Isles Minisode : Deadly Catch : Moray Firth, ScotlandFishing is one of the oldest and most common methods of procuring food all over the world. That’s why a large percentage of the global population live near some body o…