Crane climbing must be one of the most extreme hobbies out there, with a similar danger factor as dinner for two with Hannibal Lecter. These three guys in Paris go even further, with crane pull-ups. Whatever happens, don’t this at home…

Russia is stockpiling inflatable versions of its current planes, tanks and surface-to-air missiles in a bid to confuse satellites and aerial reconnaissance systems, at a cost of almost £2,000 per blow-up model.

Previously in our popular article Top Secret Aircraft That Officially Do Not Exist, we featured the A-12 Avenger II, designed as a stealth attack aircraft for the U.S. Navy. But what became of it? Those beady eyed online explorers at Virtual Globetrotting have the answers…

Subways reduce the number of commuters congesting city streets and tackle the environmental impact of countless car exhausts. So it’s a strange sight indeed to find an entire subway system abandoned, and a city with no real idea of what to do with it. Welcome to Rochester, New York!

It’s tempting to associate industrial abandonments with former Soviet Russia, but derelict factories occupy vast swaths of land in cities across the world. They often symbolise the shift from manufacturing to technology, and loom above the post industrial landscape as rusting reminders of times gone by.

On 17 January 2008 a British Airways Boeing 777 en route from Beijing to London crashed just short of Heathrow Airport’s runway. But where is the aircraft now? A search via Google Earth has turned up the 777 wreck at Heathrow, stored anonymously behind a metal fence with all its BA markings removed.

Most airfields and air force bases have an area known as the firepit, where unfortunate old aircraft are reincarnated as blazing infernos with the specific task of saving life and limb. It is here where rookie and experienced fire fighters alike acquire the necessary skills to tackle aircraft blazes, saving passengers and crew in the process.

Of all the derelict places littering the urban (and rural) landscape, industrial complexes are among the most prevalent. Shutting shop for myriad reasons, from changing economies to advances in technology, abandoned industrial buildings often hide fascinating histories and notable architecture, as seen on this visual journey through the South Fremantle Power Station.

Historic places are often pulverized with the wrecking ball to make way for modern redevelopment. Not so with New York City’s historic High Line railroad, which runs for 1.5 miles through Manhattan’s West Side. Thanks to a small group of people with a grand vision and some imagination, the railroad that once ferried freight around local businesses now transports visitors on a winding tour through Chelsea’s historic industrial district.

Belgium is a beautiful country full of picturesque little villages and quaint medieval towns. It is also home to the European Union. But there is an underbelly of urban decay that eludes the cultural fanfare and escapes a mention in the Lonely Planet. This article explores some of Belgium’s urban and industrial abandonments.

Boneyards are weird and often fascinating places, where yesterday’s high technology rusts away until the time comes for it to be turned into Coke cans. The process can take years, and during that time all manner of junk may be amassed – some of it not what you’d expect! Furthermore, some of this “junk” may eventually be reused for explosive purposes – literally – that you might find surprising…

While her days were numbered from the outset, Titanic was a legend during her own lifetime, and has become increasingly immortalised ever since. In this article, we take a look at the famous liner’s origins, from the abandoned Drawing Office and slipways of Harland & Wolff to the murals of east Belfast and the awesome Titanic Quarter that is rising from the dereliction.

Hello everyone and thanks once again for stopping by! Before I get started, please accept my apologies for the lack of new content over the last week. I’ve been plotting, planning and strategising the future of Urban Ghosts Media, and an exciting new course for 2010! Read on…

Ever wondered what happens to a state of the art aircraft at the end of its useful service life? For those that don’t go on to museums, fate is often dealt out by the unforgiving arms and jagged claws of mechanical diggers. And while it’s a crying shame when it happens, it’s certainly an impressive sight to behold…

Well, this may not be a mainstream action but in the interests of transparency (since we’ve just had the Top 10 articles), here are the posts that have so far found the least interest. Am I mad for posting this? Perhaps, I’m not sure… So why am I posting?

Never fear! Unlike bands this “Best Of” post is not a swan song, but more a look at the first three months of Urban Ghosts Media and the most popular posts to date. Is there a pattern? What do readers most enjoy reading? Come on in and browse the list for a breakdown of the Top 10 articles so far!