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The 19th-century English artist John Romney depicted the all-important art of beekeeping.

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Why We Tell Bees About Death

The connection between apiarists and funeral rites stretches back centuries.

Diana Hubbell
Atlas Obscura
June 13, 2024
Durango’s 140-year-old steam locomotive is just one of Colorado’s spectacular historic rail lines.

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Ride the Rails to Discover Hidden History and Incredible Hiking in Colorado

Follow the footsteps of cowboys and coal miners—and catch a rare glimpse of the state’s wild inner core.

Sponsored By Visit Colorado
The ideal lunch at la Barbecue.

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A Walking (and Boating) Tour of Austin’s Unique Restaurants

Savor inventive barbecue and sip on speakeasy-style cocktails

Sponsored By Visit Austin
The Barton Springs diving board encourages showing off.

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10 Ways to Enjoy Austin’s Unexpectedly Lush Natural World

City life and green space go hand in hand

Sponsored By Visit Austin
The National playing at Moody Theater.

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9 Places in Austin That Make You Feel Like a Musician

…Even if you can’t carry a tune

Sponsored By Visit Austin
A Midnight Modern Conversation by William Hogarth depicts punch-drinkers in an 18th-century coffeehouse.

food history

Tea Punch Was the First Cocktail

This boozy brew used to be the British and American drink of choice.

Andrew Coletti
Atlas Obscura
June 10, 2024
The tentacles of a colossal squid sit on the surface of the water as it is defrosted at Te Papa labs in Wellington on September 16, 2014. The squid was caught by a fishing boat longline in the Antarctic over the summer and kept on ice until scientists worked to thaw it out to begin examining the specimen.

wonder is everywhere

Wonder Is Everywhere: The ‘Real’ Kraken, an Ancient Pet Cemetery, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.

April White
Atlas Obscura
June 10, 2024
Podcast: Controlled Cold with Nicky Twilley

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Podcast: Controlled Cold with Nicky Twilley

Get a crash course in the fascinating temperature-controlled ecosystem we’ve created to keep our food fresh.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
June 6, 2024
Bali's Massive Stone Sarcophagi Included Global Grave Goods

a beginner's guide to the afterlife

Bali's Massive Stone Sarcophagi Included Global Grave Goods

Mirrors from China, glass beads from Roman Egypt, and other treasures from far-flung places accompanied ancient Balinese elites to the afterworld.

Nicky Nielsen
Atlas Obscura
June 5, 2024
Podcast: Welcome To Wall Drug

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Podcast: Welcome To Wall Drug

In the South Dakota badlands, a small pharmacy employed an ingenious marketing gimmick.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
June 5, 2024
A female Tibetan macaque breastfeeds an infant.

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In Tibetan Macaques, Females Rule the Roost

In matters of grooming and moving, these primates defer to the ladies.

Lee Alan Dugatkin
Atlas Obscura
June 4, 2024
Podcast: Traveling With Kids, Please Send Help

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Podcast: Traveling With Kids, Please Send Help

Pick up a tip whether you’re about to make your first or 10th trip with littles this summer.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
June 4, 2024
Jollof rice spread as a result of Wolof and Mande traders and, unfortunately, colonialism.

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How to Make Jollof Rice

The West African staple is the grandmother of Lowcountry red rice and jambalaya.

Michael W. Twitty
Atlas Obscura
June 3, 2024
Podcast: Floating Along with Florida's Gentle Giants

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Podcast: Floating Along with Florida's Gentle Giants

Meet Florida’s unofficial mascot: the manatee.

Sponsored By VISIT FLORIDA
The Ancient Secrets Hidden in 41,000 Bison Bones

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The Ancient Secrets Hidden in 41,000 Bison Bones

Thousands of bones from Colorado's Jones-Miller site offer a detailed picture of Ice Age hunting—and a few mysteries.

Stephen E. Nash
Atlas Obscura
June 3, 2024
All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura

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The Atlas Obscura Crossword: June Themeless

AO Puzzles
Atlas Obscura
June 3, 2024
Meet crabs that can span up to three feet long.

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The Biggest Crabs In the World May Have Eaten Amelia Earhart

The colorful giants of the tropics are thieves, and they're not picky.

Tiare Tuuhia
Atlas Obscura
May 31, 2024
Troy Hartman surfs the skies as his cameraman flies by his side.

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5 Wild Tales of Riding the Waves

Surf’s up from Hawaii to the Great Lakes to the troposphere.

April White
Atlas Obscura
May 31, 2024
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