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The Fiat Coupe was released in 1993 as one of the top models of Fiat. Designed and built by Pininfarina it was renowned ...
22/08/2024

The Fiat Coupe was released in 1993 as one of the top models of Fiat. Designed and built by Pininfarina it was renowned for its design. Today this red Coupe sits abandoned in a forest, slowly rotting away.

Two Porsche 924's slowly being taken over by nature when they were left in a forest.
20/08/2024

Two Porsche 924's slowly being taken over by nature when they were left in a forest.

Hidden under the ordinary French landscape hides this massive abandoned WW2 relic were even guns were left behind. Make ...
12/08/2024

Hidden under the ordinary French landscape hides this massive abandoned WW2 relic were even guns were left behind.

Make sure to check it out, click the link for the full episode:
https://youtu.be/tZk6b_0zD0g

After the Cold War, nearly all of the old Maginot fortresses were left abandoned. Copper thieves quickly discovered the ...
25/07/2024

After the Cold War, nearly all of the old Maginot fortresses were left abandoned. Copper thieves quickly discovered the abundant copper inside the network, with the power plant being the main target. This one is no different, having been nearly completely stripped.

Deep under the hills of northern France lies this spectacular scene. The concrete floor of a long corridor inside this M...
23/07/2024

Deep under the hills of northern France lies this spectacular scene. The concrete floor of a long corridor inside this Maginot fortress has broken open. This is due to natural gypsum, on which the fortress was built. When in contact with water, this material expands, slowly destroying this once state-of-the-art defensive structure.

A brand new episode, where we explore yet another coal mine, is now online. This time, we'll venture into two separate c...
13/07/2024

A brand new episode, where we explore yet another coal mine, is now online. This time, we'll venture into two separate coal mining sites that were once connected via an underground rail.

Make sure to check it out: https://youtu.be/yGeWmmwhMuQ

In the 1980s, the French government initiated a plan to revitalize the coal mining industry for greater energy autonomy....
11/07/2024

In the 1980s, the French government initiated a plan to revitalize the coal mining industry for greater energy autonomy. This required modernizations and the digging of new pits. One smaller detail of this wave of modernizations is this old recreational area, which was once created for miners to rest and converse with their fellow workers.

Since the early 1900s, hundreds of miners started and ended their day in these halls. In the early 2000s, all of the wor...
09/07/2024

Since the early 1900s, hundreds of miners started and ended their day in these halls. In the early 2000s, all of the workers were sent home, never to return, which left this hall abandoned. However, details of its rich past remain in its impressive architecture.

In next weeks episode we are heading inside yet another abandoned coal mine, this time we will explore two separate loca...
06/07/2024

In next weeks episode we are heading inside yet another abandoned coal mine, this time we will explore two separate locations which were once connected via an underground rail system.

Stay tuned for next weeks episode.

To access the deep depths of the coal mine, large machines called hoisting engines are needed. This unit was built by th...
04/07/2024

To access the deep depths of the coal mine, large machines called hoisting engines are needed. This unit was built by the French firm Alsthom back in the late 1940s. Today, this piece of industrial history is long abandoned and is used to store hay by a local farmer.

A large array of old control boards once controlled and regulated the flow of electricity to the deep depths of the coal...
02/07/2024

A large array of old control boards once controlled and regulated the flow of electricity to the deep depths of the coal mine, over 1 kilometer underground.

During the Cold War, rapid detection of enemy attacks was crucial, making intelligence and radar systems indispensable. ...
27/06/2024

During the Cold War, rapid detection of enemy attacks was crucial, making intelligence and radar systems indispensable. In our upcoming episode, we'll explore a unique collection of Soviet-era equipment that the French used to refine their electronic warfare tactics.

Stay tuned for next Saturday!

The T-62, a Soviet tank introduced in 1962 during the peak of the Cold War, was designed to spearhead invasions across E...
25/06/2024

The T-62, a Soviet tank introduced in 1962 during the peak of the Cold War, was designed to spearhead invasions across Europe and beyond if the conflict escalated. Over 20,000 of these tanks were produced, but this particular unit now sits abandoned in a field, quietly rusting away.

Hidden deep in the wilderness of a long disused airfield remains this small steam plant. In the past these boilers provi...
20/06/2024

Hidden deep in the wilderness of a long disused airfield remains this small steam plant. In the past these boilers provided steam for the stationed F-84 jets back in the 50s. Today only the labels refer to its once military past.

The Soviet 'Shilka' was a small yet powerful armored vehicle, equipped with a radar system on its turret that allowed it...
18/06/2024

The Soviet 'Shilka' was a small yet powerful armored vehicle, equipped with a radar system on its turret that allowed it to shoot down missiles and planes. Once a state-of-the-art military asset, this impressive machine now lies abandoned on a disused airfield, a silent witness to the cold war.

In today's episode, we're venturing inside two different hotels from different eras. Despite their differences, both sha...
15/06/2024

In today's episode, we're venturing inside two different hotels from different eras. Despite their differences, both share a common feature: heavy decay. We'll explore why these old German hotels closed down and uncover the mysteries these unique structures hold.

Click the link for the full video: https://youtu.be/trJ50D2G6NM

A rather colorful bedroom hidden inside the attic of a long abandoned hotel.
13/06/2024

A rather colorful bedroom hidden inside the attic of a long abandoned hotel.

Mountain ranges are full of mysteries, and this old hotel is no exception. After years of battling the moist climate, th...
11/06/2024

Mountain ranges are full of mysteries, and this old hotel is no exception. After years of battling the moist climate, the hotel has transformed into a unique, decaying time capsule.

In next week's episode, we'll venture inside this incredible hotel, which is likely one of the best examples of various ...
08/06/2024

In next week's episode, we'll venture inside this incredible hotel, which is likely one of the best examples of various stages of decay. Along with this inn, we'll also explore another fascinating hotel.

Stay tuned for next week!

A typical German-style restaurant and bar, this place remains in a near-pristine state. But don't be fooled by appearanc...
06/06/2024

A typical German-style restaurant and bar, this place remains in a near-pristine state. But don't be fooled by appearances; though it looks as if people have just left for the week, it has actually been abandoned for over seven years. A true time capsule.

Contrast.Starting from the right side and moving to the left, you can witness a striking progression of decay, transitio...
04/06/2024

Contrast.

Starting from the right side and moving to the left, you can witness a striking progression of decay, transitioning from pristine to complete collapse. It's quite rare to see decay confined to such a localized area rather than spread uniformly across the entire location.

Full video is now online, this time we ventured inside this incredible historic monastery left abandoned in a near time ...
01/06/2024

Full video is now online, this time we ventured inside this incredible historic monastery left abandoned in a near time capsule like state. Make sure to watch the full video on the channel.

Full video: https://youtu.be/Jv9xLUAGLl0

In next week's episode we're heading inside a massive monastery with an incredibly impressive history. Stay tuned for th...
30/05/2024

In next week's episode we're heading inside a massive monastery with an incredibly impressive history. Stay tuned for this stunning former house of faith.

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