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Kasori Shell Mounds in Chiba, Japan

October 23, 2023

The archaeological site of Kasori in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City, is the largest cluster of shell mounds in Japan. Covering about 33 acres, it consists of two neolithic middens connected in a figure of eight, including the remains of more than 100 pit dwellings. Discovered in 1887 and first excavated in 1924, the Kasori shell mounds have become a type site for the Kasori type earthenware of the Middle Jōmon period, commonly found in the Kantō region. The finds included...

Lower Mississippi River Museum in Vicksburg, Mississippi

October 23, 2023

“If it keeps on rainin’, levee’s goin’ to break.” These lyrics, written in 1929 by Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie (and later a Led Zeppelin hit), were a direct reference to the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, and the necessity of civil engineering. At the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) tells its side of the story: both about the Great Flood itself, and how the USACE was...

Remembrance Memorial to the Victims of the...

October 23, 2023

The Remembrance Memorial to the Victims of the Soviet Occupation was built as a symbolic confirmation of the connection between the present day and the tragic history of the country. The memorial specifically commemorates a period when the Soviet regime deported several tens of thousands of Latvian citizens. The memorial was designed by Kristaps Ģelzis and Ilze Miķelsone. The front façade has a pattern made of red and white granite that is meant to evoke the geometric design of a...

Ubagaike Pond in Tokyo, Japan

October 23, 2023

The Hanakawado neighborhood of Asakusa isn’t quite among its tourist attractions, but it’s home to a haunting feudal-era legend of a serial killer. Back in the 6th century, around the time Sensō-ji Temple was founded, the area was known as Asaji-ga-hara, a wasteland of cogongrass. Barely developed, travelers had to resort to staying at the one old hut that stood by a lake after dark to avoid getting lost or robbed—unaware that a far worse fate awaited them. Living...

Enns Stadtturm [Enns Tower] in Enns, Austria

October 23, 2023

Climb the steps inside this old bell tower and visitors are treated to panoramic views over the Danube and valley below with views of the Alps in the distance. Around 200 CE, the Roman military camp Lauriacum was established where modern-day Enns sits. The nearby settlement of Lorch, today a part of Enns, received municipal privileges in 212. It wasn’t until 1212, however, that the Duke of Austria gave Enns city rights, with the city often cited as the...

Cloud's Mill Race in Alexandria, Virginia

October 23, 2023

Cloud’s Mill Race offers a rare glimpse into the once-booming mill industry that thrived in Alexandria, Virginia during the 19th century. Between 1813 and 1816, Cloud’s Mill, also known as Triadelphia, was erected just across Paxton Street from the marker. It was owned by a succession of millers including James Cloud, who operated it from 1835 to 1863. The mill was operational for more than a century. Despite owning the mill for less than a third of that time,...

Knoxville Incline Overlook Park & Greenway in...

October 23, 2023

Of the 22 funiculars that once conveyed passengers and freight up and down hills throughout the city of Pittsburgh, only the Duquesne and Monongahela are still in operation. However, there is another whose bones have been transformed into a lush green space, featuring numerous walking trails, an overlook park, a stairway, and a natural clearing that provides scenic views of downtown. Knoxville Incline was in operation between 1890 and 1960. At 2,644 feet, it was the longest incline ever...

Area 51, Aliens, and the Truth (It's...

October 23, 2023

This story was originally published on The Conversation as part of its Curious Kids series, in response to a young reader’s question about what happens at the military site. It appears here under a Creative Commons license. One of the reasons people can never be entirely sure about what is going on at Area 51 is that it is a highly classified secret military facility. It was not until 2013 that the United States government even acknowledged the existence...

Podcast: Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

October 23, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, a basketball fan goes to the sport’s Hall of Fame—but not the big one in Springfield, Massachusetts. Hear the story behind a Midwestern state’s special link to roundball. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet...

The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Haunted Atlas

October 23, 2023

Atlas Obscura‘s weekly crossword comes to us from creator Stella Zawistowski and editor Laura Braunstein, members of Inkubator, which publishes crossword puzzles by women and nonbinary constructors. You can see more puzzles in their book, Inkubator Crosswords: 100 Audacious Puzzles from Women and Nonbinary Creators. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that may contain the answer. Happy solving!

Interview with Co-founder Daan De Bruijn of...

October 23, 2023

In this article, we interview Bookboost co-founder Daan De Bruijn. Bookboost helps accommodation brands manage customer data in efficient and innovative ways. This includes boosting overall understanding of the information, workflow automation, and possibilities for personalization. Bookboost empowers a better understanding of data and how to use it to connect with guests. The post Interview with Co-founder Daan De Bruijn of Bookboost appeared first on Revfine.com.

The Role of Hotel Reception Staff on...

October 22, 2023

Your hotel can do everything right, but if your customers aren’t happy, that can lead to a loss of revenue. Why? Unhappy customers leave negative reviews, and that affects future bookings. The Importance of a Positive Hotel Reputation Recently, while browsing some online property reviews, one stood out. “… we were disappointed by the lack The post The Role of Hotel Reception Staff on Revenue Management appeared first on Revfine.com.

Exploring Hotel Revenue Trends for 2024: Insights...

October 21, 2023

The year 2023 has brought about significant changes in the hotel industry, with revenue management practices and trends evolving rapidly. As these trends continue to take shape, their impact will undoubtedly shape strategies and operations well into 2024. This article provides valuable insights into the key factors influencing the financial landscape of the hotel industry, The post Exploring Hotel Revenue Trends for 2024: Insights & Real-World Examples appeared first on Revfine.com.

Which States Have the Most Dead Presidents?

October 20, 2023

Presidents are not kings. Not only does this affect their powers in office, it also seems to influence their funerary habits—in particular, the distribution of presidential burial sites, as shown on this map. Why? Because dead royalty tends to agglomerate into dynastic clusters. Egypt’s Valley of the Kings has 63 royal tombs from the New Kingdom period alone, which lasted for five centuries until about 1000 BC. Presidential Gravesites: Accidental Egalitarianism The Basilica of Saint-Denis, north of Paris, held...

Embassy of France in Belgrade in Belgrade,...

October 20, 2023

Art Deco in Belgrade has had many contributions in the form of panels on apartment buildings and as elements in Yugoslav experimental architecture. Much has been contributed by Russian and Ukrainian emigre architects in the formation of what can be considered a Serbian Art Deco scene, for example. Out of all that can be seen in the Serbian capital, the best example of Art Deco is arguably the Embassy of France, which is one of the only examples of...

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