Introducing the edible version of the least-cuddly Christmas creature.

Turn up the thrill with these unconventional winter adventures.

Travel back to a time when flurries fell upon the open range and cowboys roamed the snowy hills.

These creatures of lore are definitely on the naughty list.

These masked marchers bring blessings and fun.

How one family turned their peach orchard into a rallying cry for saving heirloom flavors and building community.

Long before <em>A Court of Thorns and Roses,</em> 17th-century Swedish courts investigated supernatural love.

A UV light and specific ingredients can make a dish or drink change color.

Scout out rare Catalan “sea and mountain” specialties, superlative hot chocolate, and boozy “fork breakfasts.”

Explore these tales of death, sacrifice, and bad omens—if you dare.

New research helps us understand how cattle spread across the world.

It’s been nearly 40 years since a reactor exploded at this Soviet nuclear power plant, but disaster has a long half-life.

Peek behind the scenes of Atlas Obscura’s new film: <em>The Ugandan Quidditch Movement</em>.

From stinky tofu to Oreo-calamari, there's a method to their specialty-pie madness.

The author of "The Food Lab" shares his science-based kitchen techniques and current food quest.

New research reveals that Doggerland—a sunken swath of Europe connecting Britain to the mainland—was more than a simple thoroughfare. It was home.

From elephants and hippos to fanfiction and sheep-shearing cake—what are you gifting this year?

Not only is alcohol consumed widely in nature, it may have played a role in human evolution.