Tag: BBC REEL
The Cromlech of the Almendres: Portugal’s Stonehenge
Discover the Cromlech of the Almendres in Évora, Portugal—an ancient 7,000-year-old stone circle older than Stonehenge, rich in mystery and ritual.
Inside the Initiation Well of Sintra: Portugal’s Mysterious Inverted Tower
Explore Sintra’s secret Initiation Well, a locked-away garden with nine descending levels, hidden tunnels, and symbols echoing Dante’s Inferno.
India’s 3,000-Year-Old Martial Art Still Practiced Today
Kalaripayattu, also known simply as Kalari, is an Indian martial art that originated in modern-day Kerala, a state on the southwestern coast of India.
The Tiny Village Terrorised by an Ancient Legend
For generations, people around Britain have passed down stories of mythical black dogs that haunt their communities. Steeped in history, religion and superstition – sightings of the dog can be a sign that something dangerous is going to happen. In our mod...
The Truth Behind Japan’s Mysterious ‘Atlantis’
Beneath the coastal waters of the Japanese island of Yonaguni lies a series of mysterious rock formations. Since its discovery nearly 35 years ago, the strangely symmetrical shapes and structures of the 'Yonaguni Monument' have led to fierce debate over i...
The German Castle That Inspired Frankenstein
Seated high above the Rhine Valley in Germany is the 13th Century Castle Frankenstein.