The mystery of the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller is one of the most famous missing person stories in the world. The great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller, the oil magnate from the United States and the first richest person in modern history, was declared missing on November 19 1961 while collecting Asmat wood carvings in the interior of southern Papua. His tragic story inspired Broadway plays, novels, rock songs, and even a 1980s television show.
The prohibition on saying pepper in Japanese cave in Bandung is a unique myth that is interesting to explore. Over the years, both local residents and visitors have understood the word to be like a magical spell that can cause disaster to anyone who breaks it.
The Origin of the Tatung Tradition in Singkawang
March 30, 2024
The Tatung tradition in Singkawang is one of the most unique Cap Go Meh celebrations in Indonesia. Its content shows the supernatural powers of a Chinese shaman named Tatung in a cultural parade or also called the Louya attraction. Tatung can usually only be found on the 15th day of Chinese New Year celebrations. In Singkawang City, Tatung goes hand in hand with other attractions, such as Barongsai performances, Dragon Snake processions, and the making of Choi Lam Shin or Chinese jelangkung. ...
Controversy and Mystery of the Mount Padang Cianjur Site
March 13, 2024
The debate surrounding the mystery of the Gunung Padang site in Cianjur has yet to find a bright spot. One of the largest megalithic cultural heritages in Southeast Asia has attracted the attention of many groups since it went viral in 2014. Not a few people believe its existence is a legacy of human civilization that disappeared thousands of years ago. This refers to radiocarbon dating that there is an oval stone pile structure consisting of five terraces that is more than 27,000 years old.
The mystery of the sinking of the Ourang Medan ship is the story of the strangest ship accident that has ever occurred in Indonesian border waters, specifically in the Malacca Strait. This cargo ship reportedly experienced a terrible tragedy and sank in the strait in the 1940s. However, no wreckage was found, giving rise to rumors about a ghost ship.
Mystery of the Boentoet People From Borneo
March 07, 2024
The mystery of the Boentoet people from Kalimantan became a unique story from the 19th century that shocked two local kingdoms and almost led to war.