Articles by Roxanne Hoorn

Discover thrilling sites and hidden gems at the end of the Earth.

Before ‘Anora,’ there was Ancient Rome.

You can champion women’s rights and still revel in the tales of their most infamous wrongs.

Fish with bumping bass, disco-dancing spiders, and other extreme ways animals attract a mate.

Powdered hair, bile beans, and other old remedies you probably shouldn’t try.

Slither into the Lunar New Year with serpent-centered rescues, escapes, and celebrations.

Scary pies, twisted tree ladies, and other unlikely viral stories.

In Amritsar, artisans have hand-carved the most complicated pieces in the game for generations.

American presidents spare no expense when it comes to making an impression.

From “windsleds” to sled dogs.

Return trips, long treks, and smells that remind us of our roots.

From Christmas goblins to a New Year’s ghost-horse, these creepy tales are sure to keep you in the holiday spirit.

From the surprising connection between trees and toilet brushes to a guide for eating your Christmas tree.

These creatures of lore are definitely on the naughty list.

Explore these tales of death, sacrifice, and bad omens—if you dare.

Peek behind the scenes of Atlas Obscura’s new film: <em>The Ugandan Quidditch Movement</em>.

From elephants and hippos to fanfiction and sheep-shearing cake—what are you gifting this year?

Researchers found these dusty clumps of green and brown may be hiding how they get it on.

Raccoon for dinner, the woman who pitched Thanksgiving, and why turkey isn't even that good.

From big-bottomed ants to gorging on salmon, there are plenty of ways to be ready for the cold months ahead.

What we got wrong about some of the ancient city's most famous victims.

Celebrating Indigenous artists, chefs, and conservationists this November and all year long.

Learn the secrets of the Oval Office desks, who got stuck in an elevator, and why we give presidents their own libraries.

From a Norwegian grocery store to a town hall in Spain, hauntings can happen where we least expect them.