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The Elements of an Essential Explorer's Pack

According to Atlas Obscura readers.

Eric Grundhauser August 1, 2018

If you're not a map lover yet, you will be soon.

10 Great Gift Ideas for Map Lovers

Must-haves for the cartography fan in your life.

Eric Grundhauser March 30, 2018

A Stationery Accessory Straight From the Middle Ages

If you're going to seal your letters with wax, you'd best use a desktop candle furnace.

Eric Grundhauser March 21, 2018

Measure Your Day in Mechanical Clacks

Our favorite retro timepiece keeps wasted minutes in check.

Eric Grundhauser February 28, 2018

Try the Chips of the Future, Today

Chirps chips come in several flavors, are extremely tasty, and just happen to be made out of crickets.

Cara Giaimo February 26, 2018

A Masochistic Brainteaser for the Expert Puzzle Fan

Hell puzzles are both entertainment and punishment.

Eric Grundhauser February 21, 2018

A Mustache Guard to Help You Drink Like a Victorian

Whisker Dams keep your facial hair dry in most any beverage situation.

Eric Grundhauser February 16, 2018

A Never-Ending Hallway of Miniature Danger

The Infinite Dungeon Corridor brings a sense of quest to your desk.

Eric Grundhauser February 14, 2018

Show someone you love them this Valentine's Day.

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Atlas Obscura's Last-Minute 2018 Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Unusual ideas for the trickiest holiday.

The Editors February 9, 2018

Make Any Drink More Curious With Skull-Shaped Ice

The perfect accessory for your next cemetery cocktail party.

Paula Mejia February 7, 2018

Wishlist: Apothecary Drawers

The first step in building your own curio cabinet.

Eric Grundhauser January 31, 2018

Wishlist: A Scratch-Off World Map Poster

Keep track of your travels with as much or as little precision as you choose.

Madeleine Kenyon January 26, 2018

Wishlist: 'Diplomacy' the Board Game

It's like "Risk" but with more talking (and less board-flipping).

Alex Mayyasi January 24, 2018

Wishlist: A Compelling Appreciation of Old-School Hard Work

"Cræft," Alexander Langlands' excellent book, is part history, part travelog, and part hay-making manual.

Jessica Leigh Hester January 19, 2018

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Wishlist: A Bioluminescent Nightlight

BioPop's Dino Sphere is powered by living algae.

Eric Grundhauser January 17, 2018

Wishlist: Two Hours of Prince-Adjacent Funk From the Twin Cities

"Purple Snow" is full of boundary-pushing musicians from Minnesota.

Lex Berko January 10, 2018

Wishlist: An Essential History of Giant Squid

"The Search for the Giant Squid" is a detailed account of the ocean's most frightening mystery.

Eric Grundhauser January 5, 2018

Wishlist: The Perfect Beginner's Telescope

With the Celestron NexStar 130 SLT, even novices can enjoy bright, high-quality images of the night sky.

Sommer Mathis January 4, 2018