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Snow globes were invented at the turn of the 20th century but didn't often feature Christmas characters until after World War II.

holiday

This Family Gave the World the Snow Globe

But did they create the famous one with a starring role in Citizen Kane?

Carole Rosenblat
Atlas Obscura
December 15, 2022
Podcast: Getting Lost

lost

Podcast: Getting Lost

Contributors share the joy that comes from finding yourself somewhere unexpected.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
December 15, 2022
Hawai'i Tackles Invasive Little Fire Ants With Vigilance, Slingshots, and Gooey 'Sputter'

ants

Hawai'i Tackles Invasive Little Fire Ants With Vigilance, Slingshots, and Gooey 'Sputter'

Across the archipelago, scientists and citizens are uniting against the tiny terrors, deploying an arsenal of creative weapons.

Ashley Stimpson
Atlas Obscura
December 14, 2022
This short snorter belonged to Tom Farrow, a member of the 384th Bomb Squadron taken prisoner in Germany during World War II. These 19 bills are a snapshot of his experience in the war.

aviation

How to Spot a 'Short Snorter'

Dwight D. Eisenhower and Marlene Dietrich both belonged to this unusual club.

Caroline Eubanks
Atlas Obscura
December 14, 2022
Podcast: Duke Riley and the Poly S. Tyrene Maritime Museum

art museum

Podcast: Duke Riley and the Poly S. Tyrene Maritime Museum

We meet an artist who has turned trash into a medium—and an indictment.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
December 14, 2022
Children in Carabobo, Venezuela, participate in a state skating program.

holidays with a twist

Will Venezuela's Christmas Roller-Skating Tradition Make a Comeback?

Las patinatas—"the skating"—dates back to the 1950s.

Line Sidonie Talla Mafotsing
Atlas Obscura
December 13, 2022
Kozlowski used food coloring to paint an edible copy of the classic mural at Madame Sousou's Cafe in Astoria.

playing with your food

The Bakers Transforming New York’s Buildings Into Gingerbread

Not a gummy bear was spared during the Great Borough Bake-Off.

Sam Lin-Sommer
Atlas Obscura
December 13, 2022
Activist and traditional Mayan beekeeper Leydy Pech fought one of the biggest titans in commercial agriculture—and won.

warrior queens

7 Trailblazing Women from Every Continent

In 2022, we traveled the globe to share the stories of powerful warriors, fearless activists, and more.

Sarah Durn
Atlas Obscura
December 13, 2022
Podcast: The Sponge Capital of the World

marine

Podcast: The Sponge Capital of the World

Discover how Tarpon Springs, Florida, earned its claim to fame.

Sponsored By GoUSA TV
Pennsylvania's funeral pie is rich, with flavor and history.

year in wonder 2022

Our Favorite Recipes of 2022

From boozy fruit preserves to tomato soup cake, we're looking back at a year of culinary curiosity.

Sam O'Brien
Atlas Obscura
December 12, 2022
The Brewer Updating an Ancient French Beer for Modern Drinkers

food history

The Brewer Updating an Ancient French Beer for Modern Drinkers

Thomas Deck's cervoise-inspired brew is herbal and delicious.

Emily Monaco
Atlas Obscura
December 12, 2022
South Africa's Penguins May Beat the Heat With New Ceramic Nests

nest

South Africa's Penguins May Beat the Heat With New Ceramic Nests

The artificial nests could shield the endangered seabirds from rising temperatures.

Ryan Truscott
Atlas Obscura
December 12, 2022
Podcast: Luciadagen

paganism

Podcast: Luciadagen

Dive into the origins of a Swedish holiday tradition that evolved from sinister pagan lore to a celebration of light, warmth, and music.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
December 12, 2022
All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura

crosswords

Puzzle Monday: Atlas Obscura Christmas Crossword

AO Puzzles
Atlas Obscura
December 12, 2022
A member of the Milwaukee Krampus Eigenheit was one of dozens of furry, horned menaces swatting onlookers with switches during the annual Milwaukee Krampusnacht.

christmas monsters

Krampus Is the Christmas Icon We Need—And Maybe the One We Deserve

At Milwaukee’s Krampusnacht, we go in search of the essence of Santa’s unholy enforcer.

Gemma Tarlach
Atlas Obscura
December 9, 2022
Some years, the water is so choppy, Santa arrives on Mooloolaba  beach in a soaking wet red suit.

santa claus

The Town Where Santa's Sleigh Is a Surf Boat

In Mooloolaba, Australia, Saint Nick wears sunglasses.

Tiare Tuuhia
Atlas Obscura
December 9, 2022
Families were raised and communities created in the migrant camps of Yakima Valley, Washington.

labor

How Photos Tell the Story of a Migrant Farm Community to a New Generation

“I see the collection as a tool for uncovering what is already there."

Line Sidonie Talla Mafotsing
Atlas Obscura
December 8, 2022
Strebe

story

Is 'Mele Kalikimaka' Really the Thing to Say on a Bright Hawaiian Christmas Day? (Updated)

Popularized by Bing Crosby's kitschy pop classic, the phrase doesn't delight everyone. It also makes no sense.

Blair Mastbaum
Atlas Obscura
December 8, 2022
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