Articles by Eric Grundhauser

We want to hear your local stories about secret underground passages—real or rumored.

One of the most iconic props in film history is still circling the world.

It's the invention of engineers at Rutgers University.

We're heading up the U.S. West Coast with NPR's All Things Considered. Leave us a voicemail to tell us where you think we should go!

Turns out mothers all over the world are telling a lot of the same outrageous fibs.

That forgotten game hidden in the back of your closet is also a time capsule.

A peek inside the world of a passionate lotologist.

In honor of Mother's Day, we're collecting the best false wisdom of moms everywhere.

As recommended by Atlas Obscura readers.

Atlas Obscura readers offer creative solutions to a floating menace.

We need your stories about the city's hidden corners and unusual places.

If cockle bread existed, you wouldn't want it anyway.

A floating menace in a lake needs your attention.

Help us get ready for Independent Bookstore Day by sending us a photo.

Heartwarming correspondence between Atlas Obscura readers and the famous people they admire.

The popular spy movie trope would have been a rather risky thing to carry around in your mouth.

Snap, crackle, produce.

One of the infamous killer's instruments is on display in Tennessee.

We asked a master unicyclist about the most difficult moves on one wheel.

We want to see the treasured letters or artifacts you've received from your idols!

Historic Aerials is like Google Maps for time travelers.

Must-haves for the cartography fan in your life.

Prince Rupert of the Rhine's poodle, Boy, was said to be a witch, but it was all fake news.

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