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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...

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...

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...

United Memorial Chapel for All Faiths in...

October 20, 2023

Driving along Causeway Street in Hudson, Massachusetts, you might go straight past a small white building along the side of the road. You’d be forgiven for thinking it was a shed in somebody’s yard, but this small structure is actually a chapel which is known locally as the “original smallest church.” The United Memorial Chapel for All Faiths was built in 1953 by Reverend Louis Winthrop West right next to his home. It measures just five feet (1.5 m) by...

Cyclopean Wall of Ibros in Ibros, Spain

October 20, 2023

A legendary Iberian king gave his name to this village, which is located in the province of Jaen. The history of the Iberian people is strong in this region, and can be seen in many archaeological sites and museums. One of those sites is the Cyclopean Wall of Ibros, so-called because of the size of the stones with which it was built. It was said that only a cyclops (a mythological being with a single eye and enormous strength)...

The Decadent Diet of Aleister Crowley

October 20, 2023

Controversial and colorful British occultist Aleister Crowley (1875–1947) was a man of many epithets, known variously as “The Wickedest Man in the World,” “The King of Depravity,” and even “The Beast 666.” He was praised as an accomplished mountaineer, poet, novelist, painter, chess master, and philosopher. He was also maligned as a drug addict, hedonist, and sex fiend. But another apt descriptor, though rarely mentioned, greatly shaped much of his life and writings: He was the ultimate gourmand. Since...

Church of St. Spyridon in Corfu, Greece

October 20, 2023

The Holy Church of Saint Spyridon on the Greek island of Corfu is a captivating religious site that holds spiritual significance. Nestled in the heart of the charming Old Town, this 16th-century Orthodox church is a true gem of the island. With its striking Venetian bell tower and elegant domes, the church commands attention and draws visitors from across the world. However, what truly sets this church apart is the presence of the mummified body of St. Spyridon, the patron...

The Magic Spells That Herded Medieval Bees

October 20, 2023

If you had a problem in Early Medieval Europe, chances were good that there was a spell for it. “Metrical charms” were sets of magical instructions for addressing dilemmas with spoken words and actions that combined herbal medicine, prayer, and ritual. Many dealt with the challenges of agriculture, with Old English examples having titles like “For Unfruitful Land,” “For Lost Cattle,” and Wiþ Ymbe, meaning “For a Swarm of Bees.” Although it was discovered copied into the margins of...

Silver Towers Playground in New York, New...

October 20, 2023

Tom Otterness is one of America’s most famous—and controversial—artists. His sculptures have been featured at the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney, and the Guggenheim. Some of them can be found scattered throughout the 14th Street/8th Avenue subway station in a series called Life Underground. This 2006 work in Hell’s Kitchen, however, has a much different distinction: it doubles as a fully functioning children’s playground. Playground by Tom Otterness is a 30-foot-long bronze sculpture of an elongated figure lounging in...

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