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How New Orleans Made a Medieval Sicilian Tradition Its Own

St. Joseph protects communities during times of sickness and famine.

Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura

Why Soviet Russia Named a Tomato After an American Celebrity

Singer, actor, activist ... tomato?

Debra Freeman, Atlas Obscura

native american cuisine

How Native-Owned Restaurants Prioritize Native-Grown Ingredients

Native American restaurants are sourcing traditional foods from near and far.

Daliah Singer, Atlas Obscura

How South Jersey Keeps Muskrat on the Menu

An 80-year-old tradition brings a small town together to deep fry their mascot.

Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura

Found: A Greasy Leftover Snack Inside a Rare Book

Whether a cookie or a fruit bun, the "offending object" has been discarded.

Matthew Taub, Atlas Obscura

In an Italian Town, Red Wine Briefly Flowed From Faucets and Taps

A mishap turned water into Lambrusco.

Eric J. Wallace, Atlas Obscura

The Chef Cooking Green Iguanas to Save Blue Iguanas

A Caribbean island has a culinary solution to its lizard dilemma.

Molly Harris, Atlas Obscura

How Warming Waters and Toxic Clams Threaten Native Alaskans

“If you can’t gather shellfish then you’re going to starve.”

Zoya Teirstein, Atlas Obscura

In Palestine, Protecting One of the World's Oldest Olive Trees Is a 24/7 Job

Salah Abu Ali often sleeps beneath his ancient charge.

Jason Ruffin, Atlas Obscura

In São Tomé, a Pop Star Helps Keep Sea Turtles Off the Dinner Table

A hit single is benefiting an endangered species.

Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura

How the Tip of Florida Became a Tropical-Fruit Paradise

Far-flung produce found a home thanks to Homestead's unique climate.

Rachel Wharton, Atlas Obscura

The Sake Master Reviving a Long-Forgotten Local Rice

Hiroshima's heirloom hattanso lay dormant for a century.

Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura

native american cuisine

How a Potato Is Fueling the Fight to Protect a National Monument

Indigenous farmers in Utah are championing an ancient spud.

Amiee Maxwell, Atlas Obscura

These Money-Making Monkeys Have Jobs Picking Coconuts

In Thailand, humans and simians share harvesting duties.

Austin Bush, Atlas Obscura

February 28, 2020

The Exiled Prince Behind Los Angeles' Only Fresh-Pasta Food Truck

Bend the macaro-knee.

Luke Fater, Atlas Obscura

February 27, 2020

Once a Year, This Alaskan Town Is Home to More Pies Than People

For mushers in the Iditarod dog-sled race, stopping in Takotna is a treat.

Bailey Berg, Atlas Obscura

February 26, 2020

How a British Guild Rebuilt a Vandalized Royal Cake Replica

It took an international team (and Buckingham Palace).

Katherine Waters, Atlas Obscura

February 25, 2020

On the Hunt for the Wild Relatives of America's Favorite Produce

Popular crops’ untamed cousins are genetic gold mines, but they're at risk of disappearing.

Reina Gattuso, Atlas Obscura

February 24, 2020