Revisiting the history of the Keroman U-boot base in Lorient, and the role it played in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War 2. Read More
Lair of the Wolf Pack : The submarine base at Lorient and the Battle of the Atlantic
Obscure history, specific thoughts, unforgettable experiences, wacky theories, and intense thoughts : I document it all right here, on Abandoned Sector. All views and opinions contained therein are mine.
Lethe : of ancient legends that battle with oblivion in Greece
“..And I, stepping from this skin, Of old bandages, boredoms, old faces, Step up to you from the black car of Lethe, Pure as a baby.” Sylvia Plath, Ariel, November 1962 It’s unthinkable, although not impossible, to knowingly bypass antiquity when it comes to Greece. Whether it’s a quick visit or an extended trip, the… Read More
3 hours in Kyiv : rushing through the Ukrainian capital’s complex architecture in wintertime
Be a Socialist Modernism, Brutalism, and World War 2 history fanboy like I am. Be in Kyiv during wintertime, and with only 3 hours to spare. What would you do, and where would you even begin? Read More
The Hellboy Parable : the controversy of using historic monuments in media
The use of historic monuments as backdrops in movies and advertising can be as challenging for producers as shocking, or misleading for consumers. Can it be really that hard to draw an appropriate moral line ? Read More
The Battle of Britain House : Exploring the ruins of a secret OSS agent training facility in Middlesex
Discovering the remains of a mansion that served as a secret training base for OSS Operatives during World War 2. Read More
The Porkkala Parenthesis : Discovering traces of the Cold War in Finland
Exploring the Cold War episode of the Porkkala Parenthesis, the enforced Soviet occupation of part of Finland’s territory in the aftermath of World War 2 Read More
Bunkers at Dawn : Visiting the forgotten remains of the Atlantik Wall in Antwerp
The bunkers sneak upon you as you enter, exactly as they’re supposed to. The two SK1 type command bunkers are massive, and stand directly across each other along the path leading deeper into the park. Read More
Brutalist Initiation : a Resident Access experience at the Barbican Estate
Until recently, I was among those who believed they’d seen it all – and if you are too, please read on : This is one for the initiated, and might pleasantly surprise yet. Read More
To catch a Gotha : Exploring a forgotten air raid warning technology on the English coast
In this era of satellite imaging, drone strikes and stealth bombers, it’s hard to imagine an air war the way it was experienced a century ago. I remember myself sitting in front of a TV in the comfort of my living room in January 1991, watching explosion flashes in an eerie green hue – the… Read More
Domein Hofstade : The beautiful ghost of a public swimming pool in Flanders
The Hofstad Swimming Pool is one of the most strangely alluring abandoned places I’ve ever been : this is because it was never really supposed to be there by design, but also because after a short but vibrant participation in the history of social recreation, it is currently returning back to oblivion – almost as… Read More