Never heard of the Imperial Kingdom of Calsahara? The Conch Republic? The Principality of Sealand? You’re not alone. Léo Delafontaine hadn’t either until 2012, when he visited the Republic of Saugeais ...

Never heard of the Imperial Kingdom of Calsahara? The Conch Republic? The Principality of Sealand? You’re not alone. Léo Delafontaine hadn’t either until 2012, when he visited the Republic of Saugeais ...

Roman Mars’ podcast 99% Invisible covers design questions large and small, from his fascination with rebar to the history of slot machines to the great Los Angeles Red Car conspiracy. Here at the Eye, ...

If you’re not happy with the current state of politics, you could always try starting your own country. Micronations–tiny self-proclaimed states ruled by self-proclaimed kings, emperors, and ...

A micronation is an aspirant state, a wedge of unclaimed land or an abandoned structure, or even a disputed piece of farmland that claims sovereignty. Delhi Police shut down an embassy this week. The ...

Imagine escaping the confines of bureaucracy and founding your own state, where you make all the rules. Sounds like the stuff of fantasy novels. But some people actually make it a reality by creating ...

Have you ever wanted to be king of your own nation? Do you want to test out a political experiment with a few dozen of your closest friends? Consider setting up your own micronation for fun, social ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. A few months ago, internet entrepreneur Avi Freedman received an unexpected email ...

Delhi Police shut down an embassy this week. The Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Westarctica. Only it wasn't the Grand Duchy's embassy. It was a scam run by a man from Ghaziabad, who rented a bungalow, ...