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The Buzludzha Memorial House has a polarizing history and an uncertain future.

A rowhouse with a storied history is facing demolition.

Atlas Obscura readers shared the most remarkable collections of risers and treads that they've ever encountered.

It’s a dubious honor.

To the tune of a ukelele orchestra, growers face off over gooseberries.

We’ve been inspired by each of their proposals, and we think you will be, too.

“Fallen Astronaut” honors those who died in the Space Race, with a few notable omissions.

It's only the latest phase of a global phenomenon.

Now some of the iconic American painter’s work is headed to the Smithsonian.

Chicks born by artificial insemination offer new hope for the endangered kākāpō.

Specialties that are disappearing back home still thrive in "New Iceland."

"Insurance covers" were meant to provide for their families in the event of disaster.

The tiny pellets used to make plastic products are washing up everywhere, posing a huge environmental threat.

It's a long shot—but if you're keen to look, here's how to start.

You might call it a miscommunique.

Kathleen Drew-Baker’s study of British algae helped rescue Japan's nori industry.

As waters rise in Morganza, Louisiana, so does disaster tourism.

New research says the megaliths may have been dragged to the site with the help of lard.