Henery Yu

‘Island of Death’: BC’s Forgotten Racist Leper Colony

03.22.18

By Mack Lamoureux

One email. One story. Every week. Sign up for the VICE newsletter.

By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy & to receive electronic communications from VICE Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.

See All

The Latest

Illustration by Reesa.

Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: May 21, 2025

Gemini season begins tomorrow: a celestial period that prioritizes flexibility, creativity, and social energy. How should your sign prepare?

1 hour ago

By Melanie A. Davis
Screenshot: 505 Games

Gaming

‘Blades of Fire’ Is a Soulslike With a Lot of Potential, but There’s Still Some Work To Do (Review)

‘Blades of Fire’ has a lot going for it. I just wish it cut down a little. There’s a good game here, but there’s too much in its way.

3 hours ago

By Anthony Franklin II
Screenshot: Epopeia Games

Gaming

‘Gaucho and the Grassland’ Takes a Dash of ‘The Legend of Zelda’, a Pinch of Cozy Goodness, and Releases July 16

‘Gaucho and the Grassland’ takes from cozy games and adventure titles like ‘The Legend of Zelda’ and mixes them with Latin flair.

5 hours ago

By Shaun Cichacki
Screenshot: Treehouse Games

Gaming

‘Voyagers of Nera’ – If You Ever Wanted a Playable ‘Moana’, Here You Go (Demo Impressions)

‘Voyagers of Nera’s demo has me excited for the game’s future. The survival crafting game will be hitting Early Access later this year.

8 hours ago

By Anthony Franklin II
Screenshot: Bethesda, Virtuos

Gaming

‘The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered’ Released a Month Ago, and Players Are Still Waiting for a Patch

Even a month after launch, ‘The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remastered’ players are still waiting for a patch to fix the game’s memory issues.

9 hours ago

By Brent Koepp

‘Island of Death’: BC’s Forgotten Racist Leper Colony