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Kilwa Kisiwani ("Isle of the Fish") was once the heart of Swahili culture and commerce.

Adding sound flourishes to films in post-production remains low-tech.

Whether roast pork or marzipan, a pig is a symbol of good fortune.

Atlas Obscura readers share their tried-and-true favorites.

Test your knowledge of the world's wonders with this challenging puzzle.

They're using the growing popularity of astrotourism to protect the night sky.

Georgia Gilmore's cooking fueled the Montgomery bus boycott.

Native fish sashimi and green papaya pickles provided a taste of home.

Atlas Obscura staff make their expert predictions for what's around the corner.

Spicier alternative titles for some of our stories.

2018 was chock-full of nauseating delights.

For centuries, farmers suspected their sick livestock had been "elf-shot."

From bioluminescent fungus to random bone houses, here's what we talk about at the office.

3, 2, 1, little bits of paper!

Like us, but different.

As in crispy bread.

Get to know some cuddly roaches and dramatic beetles.

Find a novel way to ring in the year!