anniversary
4 Vaguely Historic Anniversaries We Overlooked in 2018
Our bad.
All Stories
reindeer
The Saga of the Reindeer of South Georgia Island
Sometimes it’s not pretty when we have to undo our ecological mistakes.
physics
Why We Will Not Have Been Able to Attend Stephen Hawking's Time Traveler Party
At least, not in this universe.
gargoyles
Pop Culture Gargoyles Hidden in Gothic Architecture
Bring binoculars.
construction
A Convenient New Commute for Washington's Coyotes
Above a busy highway, a safe new wildlife crossing in an area that will soon see many more.
show & tell
Where Did You Share Your First Kiss With a Person You Love?
A little romance can make any location wondrous.
psychology
The French Conquest of Algeria Was Sick With Nostalgia
The long, dark, painful history of an everyday emotion.
new england
The 'Croos' That Haul 50-Pound Packs to Feed Hungry Hikers
Re-supplying White Mountains huts requires serious stamina.
dinosaurs
Sue the Celebrity Dinosaur Just Got a Makeover
The 67-million-year-old T. rex has been tweeting all about it.
construction
Bringing Life Back to a Massive Miniature of Hollywood's Heyday
This model city is ready for its close-up.
chili peppers
When the Christmas Plant Was a Pepper, Not a Poinsettia
Chilis were once holiday must-haves.
meteorites
What the Heck Was That Squiggle in the Sky?
No, it's not a chemtrail. Or space junk. Or aliens.
sharks
How It Came to Be That a Shark Dined on a Pterosaur
It's fun to imagine it leapt out of the water like a torpedo—but unlikely.
atlas obscura tries
Learning the Ancient Art of Horseback Falconry
I spent a day with one of the few people on the planet still teaching the sport.
gingerbread
Why Hungarians Make the World's Most Beautiful Gingerbread
Christmas, Easter, and weddings all call for the spicy dough.
skate parks
How a St. Louis Church Became a Skate Park
Welcome to heaven on earth for skaters.
anthropocene
Humanity as We Know It Will Be Defined by the Broiler Chicken
The legacy we’re leaving behind looks like a post-apocalyptic KFC.
women
Is Indonesia on Track to Reintroduce Women-Only Train Cars?
There’s a "fifty-fifty" chance.
