Enigma Babel
Ideas, stories and discoveries in one place.
Mary Celeste: The Ship Found Empty in the Atlantic
In December 1872, another ship found the Mary Celeste drifting across the Atlantic. Her sails were still partly raised, her cargo remained below deck, and the vessel app…
Voynich Manuscript: The Book No One Has Deciphered
There is an old book filled with strange plants, celestial diagrams, and writing that looks far too organized to be random. The problem is that, after more than a centur…
Saint Elmo's Fire: Ghost Light or Electricity?
For centuries, sailors reported a blue or violet glow appearing at the tips of masts during storms. The scene looked supernatural. The phenomenon was real, however — and…