What Really Happened to the ‘Terror’

A whole British expedition vanished, birthing a 170-year-old mystery.

Nick Kolakowski

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“Human beings! Pink, soft, delicious!”

Along with many other folks, I became mildly obsessed with the AMC series The Terror, which follows two 19th century British ships attempting to navigate the Northwest Passage. Within two episodes, the ships are stuck in winter ice, and the crew assaulted by a supernatural creature. I’m…

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Nick Kolakowski

Writer, editor, author of 'Maxine Unleashes Doomsday' and 'Boise Longpig Hunting Club.'