Mayan Underworld – Cenotes

The cenotes of the Yucatán peninsula are renowned for their mystery and beauty. Believed to have been formed when the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs (or most of the bigger ones anyway) hit close to the coast of Mexico, these intriguing holes in the limestone bedrock have been places of religious devotion for centuries if […]

Indonesian Disaster Zone – Thousands Missing Feared Dead

Most readers will have heard of the massive earthquake close to Indonesia that triggered a huge tsunami on 28th September. Reports are still being compiled as to the extent of both loss of life and damage to property. It is estimated that the final death toll will run into the thousands. Roads have been destroyed, […]

Antarctica – First Ascent Of Bertha’s Tower

If you enjoy climbing, extreme sports or beautiful scenery, then this is the article for you. Antarctica is the least explored continent on our world. And for very good reason. It is incredibly inhospitable, much as a Trump rally is for someone with both conscience and brain. Occasionally, intrepid individuals venture to the base of […]

Elephant Seals – Territorial Giants

When Rebel Voice first saw the photo that accompanies this article, we thought that it was one of those mock-ups that are so prevalent online. It’s not. It’s very real. Elephant Seals truly are that huge. Usually, these massive creatures are to be seen lounging on beaches with their own kind, grunting and shagging and […]

Top 10 Guns For Apocalypse Survival

If we are to take our cue from the plethora of movie and TV series currently doing the rounds, then Armageddon, or some variation of it, is edging ever closer. With global war on a shaky horizon, and Ebola on the rise in the Congo, again, we could be forgiven for thinking that our species’ […]

John Lee Hooker – Boom Boom [Blues]

John Lee Hooker was one of the older generation of Bluesmen who had their own peculiar style and worldview. They were tough, courteous and principled performers who sang about the trails of life and lessons hard-learned from personal experience. Here is one of his most famous songs. If you enjoyed this, please share

At Harvest – Poem By Joseph Campbell

This timely seasonal poem is from a Belfast Republican, Joseph Campbell, now deceased. He was also known as Seosamh MacCathmhaoil. Campbell took part in the Easter Rising of 1916, providing support to the rebels, and was a member of Sinn Féin in the 1920’s, being interned by Free State forces during the Civil War. After his marriage […]

Taylor Swift Cartoon Parody

Here we have Taylor Swift as you’ve rarely seen her before. She’s mean, vindictive, bitchy, egocentric, spoiled, wait a minute… If you enjoyed this, please share

Antarctica – One Week At Casey Station

It’s the least well-known continent on Earth. It has resources, mineral wealth and great beauty. It is a barometer of our planet’s climate. It is Antarctica. There are a number of nations who have established ‘research stations’ in this glorious place and, whilst they may be undertaking scientific investigations into climate issues, geology, flora and […]

Syria And A Question Of Balls

Here is a reminder of what is really happening in the Middle East. This is the foremost explanation of what is going on and why, and you’ll go a long way before you can find a better, and more scientific, explanation of such complex matters (wink wink). via Syria And A Question Of Balls