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One of the Peabody's pampered ducks descends the red-carpeted stairs from the lobby fountain.

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What It Takes To Be This Luxury Memphis Hotel’s ‘Duckmaster’

Every duck march needs its duckmaster.

Lorraine Gibson
Atlas Obscura
July 18, 2024
An Elvis impersonator officiates a wedding at Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.

chapel

How Elvis Became the King of Las Vegas Weddings

Overcoming threats to cease-and-desist, Las Vegas’s iconic Elvis weddings live on.

Shoshi Parks
Atlas Obscura
July 17, 2024
Candidates for the most dangerous seas in the world include the North Atlantic, the Southern Ocean, especially the Drake Passage, and the waters near the Cape of Good Hope.

maritime history

Where Are the World's Most Dangerous Seas?

From the Drake Passage to the Bermuda Triangle, these waters have a reputation for death and destruction.

Laura Kiniry
Atlas Obscura
July 16, 2024
Researchers are rushing to document carvings made by Basque herders, before they're gone.

archives

The Disappearing Arborglyphs Carved by Sheepherders Across the American West

Basque immigrants inscribed jokes, names, and historical happenings on aspen trees.

Iñaki Arrieta Baro
Atlas Obscura
July 15, 2024
The world's first cold-storage banquet was held in the Hotel Sherman, considered at the time to be Chicago's swankiest hotel.

feast

Remembering the World’s First ‘Cold-Storage Banquet’

At the turn of the 20th century, the concept of a refrigerated feast was terrifying.

Diana Hubbell
Atlas Obscura
July 12, 2024
Capim dourado actually isn't gold, and it’s not grass either.

wild life excerpts

How Brazil Protects and Preserves Its Luminous ‘Golden Grass’

In the Cerrado, the Mumbuca community spin capim dourado into hats, baskets, and jewelry.

Jamie Ditaranto
Atlas Obscura
July 12, 2024
Small rocks can be great souvenirs from camp and other summertime adventures—they can also reveal secrets about Earth's deep history.

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How to Identify Rocks, the Ultimate Summer Camp Souvenir

Who hasn't stopped to marvel over a cool rock along the lakeshore or on the trail? Here's how to learn its backstory.

Yinan Wang
Atlas Obscura
July 11, 2024
Both Krishna and Shiva are sometimes depicted wielding a rope tied in a pasha knot, which is associated with binding souls—and the occasional demon or evil spirit.

how to

How to Tie Knots That Have Tales to Tell

Humans figured out long ago how to turn a length of rope or cord into something both functional and symbolic.

John Bucher
Atlas Obscura
July 10, 2024
Homegrown herbs, farm-fresh eggs, and Colorado produce ground Hannah Hopkins’ dishes in local flavor.

ingredients

In Colorado, Chefs Are Taking Farm-to-Table to a Whole New Level

It isn’t just a trend, it’s a way of life—and the key to some truly transcendent dining experiences.

Sponsored By Visit Colorado
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park features lots of water views but also a chance to see such animals as panthers and manatees.

nature preserves

10 Reasons to Explore Citrus County: Forests, Springs, and a Hippo Citizen

Plus endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and paddling through lush nature

Sponsored By Discover Crystal River
Seared scallops rest on a pillow of sweet creamed corn at Boulder’s Oak at Fourteenth.

ingredients

Discover Colorado's Culinary Treasures: 4 Ingredients Worth Traveling For

Explore Colorado’s iconic flavors on the ultimate tasting tour.

Sponsored By Visit Colorado
The major eruption of Mount Vesuvius over Pompeii is often known for the lives it took, but new research details the stories of the event's survivors.

survivalism

Found: Records of Pompeii's Survivors

New evidence shows how citizens rebuilt their lives in the aftermath of the historic eruption.

Steven Tuck
Atlas Obscura
July 8, 2024
Antarctic midges are flightless and about the size of a sugar ant.

wild life excerpts

Antarctica's Largest Native Land Animal Is Actually Rather Tiny

Meet the mighty midge.

Cara Giaimo
Atlas Obscura
July 5, 2024
For more than half a century, the traveling International Astronomical Youth Camp has offered a gateway to careers in astronomy—and to lifelong friendships.

camping

Up at Noon, Out All Night: This Summer Camp Is for Serious Stargazers

For more than half a century, the International Astronomical Youth Camp has attracted aspiring astronomers from around the world.

Hannah Seo
Atlas Obscura
July 5, 2024
The People, Places, and Phenomena Keeping Austin Quirky

story

The People, Places, and Phenomena Keeping Austin Quirky

Sponsored By Visit Austin
The prepared hiker plans for no cell signal—and packs a paper map.

outdoor

How to Survive Without a Cell Phone Signal

No bars, no problem! Here's how to venture phone-free into the Great Outdoors with confidence.

Karuna Eberl
Atlas Obscura
July 3, 2024
The Columbo statue in Budapest, Hungary celebrates an unlikely American television hit from the communist era.

communism

The Budapest Columbo Statue: From American Detective to Socialist Folk Hero

This 1970s crime show was an unlikely Western hit on Hungary’s state-owned television channel.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
July 2, 2024
When taking care of business in the woods, you can have it all: respecting the environment and other humans in the area, and being reasonably clean and comfortable.

poop

How to Poop in the Woods

Be #1 at going #2 when nature calls in nature.

Ashley Stimpson
Atlas Obscura
July 2, 2024
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