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The Unfathomable Collection of Lonnie Hammargren

One of Las Vegas's greatest wonders is hidden in the middle of suburbia.

Dylan Thuras May 2, 2016

The Hushed Interiors of 19th Century Libraries

Gaze thoughtfully at vintage photographs of book-lined rooms.

Anika Burgess April 29, 2016

The Ornate Charm of American Currency from the 1700s

Bills of the time were covered in beautifully unique designs.

Eric Grundhauser April 22, 2016

Shocking Before-and-After Photos of the World’s Coral Bleaching Catastrophe

How climate change is leaching the colors from our oceans.

Claudia Geib April 19, 2016

On the Scene: Plunging into Snow at the Foot of a Volcano

A photographer documents life at a geothermal plant amid 29 active volcanoes.

Anika Burgess April 15, 2016

On the Scene: The Japanese City Where the Deer Roam Free

In Nara, you can stroll along the streets with a doe.

Anika Burgess April 14, 2016

On the Scene: In the Underwater Shadow of a Giant Manta Ray

Off the coast of Mexico, a photographer captures marine life in black and white.

Anika Burgess April 13, 2016

On the Scene: Chasing the Ominous Clouds of a Supercell Thunderstorm

Meet the photographer who runs into the path of severe weather.

Anika Burgess April 12, 2016

On the Scene: Amid the Fighter Jets of the USS Enterprise

A photographer's experience ducking jet exhaust on board the aircraft carrier.

Anika Burgess April 11, 2016

Glorious Vintage-Inspired Posters of America's National Parks

The new posters pay homage to the 1930s originals.

Anika Burgess April 8, 2016

The Photos that Exposed American Child Labor

From 1908 to 1924, Lewis Hine collected visual evidence of the nation's youngest workers.

Ella Morton April 6, 2016

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Photos of the Radio Telescopes that Converse with the Universe

Gaze at six wondrous radio telescopes from Australia to Latvia.

Anika Burgess April 6, 2016

Photo of the Week: The Nuns Who Went to WWI

In 1918, the Daughters of Charity were deployed to a hospital near the Italian Front.

Anika Burgess April 4, 2016

The Rare, Retro Cover Art of Albums That Were Never for Sale

Vintage albums made for television were pretty groovy, man.

Anika Burgess April 1, 2016

Photos of Hong Kong’s Dimming Neon Noir Landscape

A striking look at Hong Kong's disappearing neon signs.

Anika Burgess March 30, 2016

Look At These Snarky Yearbooks From 100 Years Ago

The in-jokes from the class of 1916 don't all hold up.

Ella Morton March 29, 2016

Photo of the Week: 50,000 Lights Bloom in the Desert

See a blanket of tiny lights in Uluru, Australia.

Atlas Obscura March 28, 2016

Stave Churches Are All Wood, Dragons, and Beauty

These austere churches mix Nordic dragons with Christian saints.

Eric Grundhauser March 28, 2016