Explore what happened near you

Truly Bad Things

Location-based apps that reveal the hidden stories beneath your feet.

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Every place tells a story. Our apps use your location to uncover the remarkable, the notorious, and the extraordinary — right where you’re standing.

The collection

Our apps

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Truly
Bad
Things

Something bad happened near me.

The original. Disasters, tragedies, and dark moments from history — all tied to the ground beneath your feet.

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Truly
Criminal
Things

A crime happened near me.

From infamous heists to unsolved mysteries. Discover the crimes that shaped the streets you walk every day.

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Truly
Wonderful
Things

Something wonderful happened near me.

From hidden gardens to ancient monuments. Uncover the remarkable places and stories all around you.

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Truly Bad
Far East

Something bad happened in the Far East.

Dark chapters from across Asia — wars, disasters, and forgotten tragedies tied to the places where they unfolded.

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Truly Bad
Middle East

Something bad happened in the Middle East.

Ancient conflicts, modern upheavals, and untold stories from one of the world’s most storied regions.

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Truly Bad
Expeditions

Something bad happened on the expedition.

Doomed voyages, lost explorers, and ill-fated journeys into the unknown — the expeditions that never made it home.

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New apps are in development. The collection is growing.

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