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All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura

crosswords

The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Don't Get Wrecked

AO Puzzles
Atlas Obscura
February 26, 2024
Naughty cartographers with too much time on their hands.

secrets

Swiss Maps Are Full of Hidden Secrets

Find the Easter eggs—or the naked lady.

Frank Jacobs
Atlas Obscura
February 23, 2024
It's the oldest unintentionally preserved egg in history.

iron age

This 1,700 Year Old Egg Never Broke—And Now It’s Further Stunning Scientists

They still can’t fully crack the mystery.

Colleen Kelly
Atlas Obscura
February 23, 2024
A Victorian-era sitter is clamped into position using a metal frame before having his portrait taken.

diets

7 Crazy True Stories About the Victorian Era

Plus three that are, sadly, just myths.

April White
Atlas Obscura
February 23, 2024
How Alligators and Humans Became Friends—Kind Of

alligator

How Alligators and Humans Became Friends—Kind Of

A new museum delves into our cute and terrifying relationship with gators.

Jennifer Byrne
Atlas Obscura
February 22, 2024
The first skull fossil from Jebel Irhoud, found by a miner in the early 1960s, was initially thought to belong to a Neanderthal.

putting us in our place

Where Did Humans Evolve? (Probably Not Where You’re Thinking)

For decades, East Africa was considered the birthplace of our species. Fossils from Morocco suggest otherwise.

Gemma Tarlach
Atlas Obscura
February 22, 2024
Podcast: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

black history

Podcast: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

An institution dedicated to honoring Black American military history got its start in one man's garage.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
February 22, 2024
Carefully selecting house-grown veggies for diners at Farm & Market.

denver

If Mother Nature Could Dine in Denver, This is Where She’d Eat

From carbon-neutral brewing to responsible fishing, these nine establishments are spearheading a greener Denver food scene.

Sponsored By Visit Denver
Linger offers a delectable range of international flavors.

denver

9 One-of-a-Kind Restaurants You’ll Only Find in Denver

From a Wonka-inspired dessert bar to a beer hall for pro wrestlers, these are a few of Denver’s most unique eateries.

Sponsored By Visit Denver
Australian giant cuttlefish males (top) and females (bottom) show different coloration in mating displays.

squid

The Weird and Wonderful World of Sex Under the Sea

From penis dueling to pee potions to switching sexes, there’s no one right way of getting it on in the ocean.

Roxanne Hoorn
Atlas Obscura
February 21, 2024
Podcast: Stone of Destiny

stone

Podcast: Stone of Destiny

An unassuming rock in a Scottish bar may have quite a royal history.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
February 21, 2024
German steamship SS Patricia brings migrants to the United States in 1906. To the country's many scammers, it might have been a windfall.

hustlers & heists

A Peek Inside a 'Scam Manual' Written to Help Immigrants Avoid Becoming Victims

Early 20th-century migrants from Europe had to be on their guard against marriage brokers, card sharps, ghost mediums, and more.

Nina Strochlic
Atlas Obscura
February 20, 2024
Can the famous greenhouse get greener?

rare

Kew Gardens Is Undergoing a Big, Steamy Change

Fitted PJs, new glasses, and a good drilling will keep this Victorian icon hot.

Daniel Shailer
Atlas Obscura
February 20, 2024
Podcast: World's Loneliest House

buildings

Podcast: World's Loneliest House

It looks the part, but it's kind of a misnomer.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
February 20, 2024
The cartonnage dates to 800 BC.

heists

The Victorian Ladies Who Smuggled a Mummy Case Out of Egypt

And did the unthinkable to the mummy inside.

Indi Bains
Atlas Obscura
February 19, 2024
Ham and whipped cream is a criminal combination.

recipe

Four Shocking Recipes From the Tables of Past U.S. Presidents

Concoctions of raw eggs, gelatin, and whipped cream often graced White House menus.

Bennett Rea
Atlas Obscura
February 19, 2024
Podcast: Boston’s Blue Hill

weather

Podcast: Boston’s Blue Hill

This iconic hill offers more than just stunning views—it offers a peek back into the history of weather reporting.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
February 19, 2024
All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura

crosswords

The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Mapmaking

AO Puzzles
Atlas Obscura
February 19, 2024
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