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The Dark Rooms

The Dark Rooms

Written by: Lawrence Lease
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Ever wondered what the most dangerous, bizarre, or downright cursed places on Earth really are? Places dives into the weirdest corners of the planet—from deadly mountains and toxic lakes to abandoned cities, terrifying prisons, and locations that feel unreal.

We explore dark history, extreme geography, forgotten civilizations, and real-world places that make you ask, why does this exist? If you’re into strange, unsettling, and unbelievable locations, hit subscribe and start exploring.

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  • Pripyat: The Forgotten City

    Pripyat: The Forgotten City
    Jan 28 2026

    A nuclear meltdown made Chernobyl infamous—but this episode looks at the forgotten tragedy next door. We explore Pripyat, the Soviet city built to serve the reactor, its oddly luxurious life before the disaster, and how a normal Sunday turned into a permanent evacuation. From playgrounds and parades to radiation clouds and abandoned toys, this is the haunting story of a city erased almost overnight.


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    11 mins
  • Semipalatinsk: The USSR's Most Dangerous Place

    Semipalatinsk: The USSR's Most Dangerous Place
    Jan 21 2026

    Tonight we dive deep into the horrific human and environmental toll of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site and the "Polygon" nuclear tests.Sponsors:FastestVPN: https://fststvpn.com/691945e99703cDooricade: https://tidd.ly/4ok8sICAiralo - The World's First eSIM Store: https://airalo.pxf.io/DyXLPoSupport The Channel:Buy Me a Coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/larrymlease
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    20 mins
  • The Neverending Coal Fire

    The Neverending Coal Fire
    Jan 14 2026

    Tonight we dive into the story of a mine fire that has been burning for more than 60 years.

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    20 mins
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