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James David Vaughn Grave in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

October 10, 2023

James David Vaughn is credited with starting Southern Gospel Music and inventing the professional male gospel quartet. He was an American music teacher, composer, songbook publisher, who founded the Vaughn Conservatory of Music and the James D. Vaughn Publishing Company. He is responsible for one of the first radio stations in Tennessee, WOAN, and the first record company based in the South, Vaughn Phonograph Records.

Big Bench #137 in Civenna, Italy

October 10, 2023

The first Big Bench with this particular design was constructed in 2010 by Chris Bangle on the grounds of his residence and studio in Clavesana, as an installation looking out onto the panorama and accessible to visitors. The change in perspective due to the size of the bench makes one feel like a child, able to be amazed by the beauty of the landscape seen through new eyes. “It is a great lesson in the use of contextual innovation,” says...

James P. Small Park in Jacksonville, Florida

October 10, 2023

J. P. Small Baseball Park was originally opened in 1912 and served baseball players from Major, Minor, and Negro league teams. The land was originally owned by a former Union soldier. Over the years, after several name changes and a devastating fire in the 1930s, the baseball field has been a center of both Jacksonville baseball and entertainment for the Durkeeville, Sugar Hill, and Springfield neighborhoods. J.P. Small has had the pleasure of hosting some of baseball’s biggest names....

Poetry Postbox in Glasgow, Scotland

October 10, 2023

Sequestered in a corner of Glasgow‘s Botanical Garden, outside the Tearoom cafe, stands a rather unusual feature that might go unnoticed. In the sprawling, nearly 40 acres of gardens, some of which date back to the mid-19th century, is a common everyday item one might encounter on the street. Fashioned in the style of a red pillar postbox is a facsimile made entirely of fired stoneware and decorated with whimsical childlike depictions of flora and fauna. An inscription on...

The Modern Resurrection of the Dybbuk, Demon...

October 10, 2023

In 2003, a wine cabinet in Portland, Oregon, somehow made headlines. The owner of the foot-and-a-half-tall wooden bit of decor, Kevin Mannis, had listed it on eBay alongside an elaborate story. He claimed that the cabinet had previously been owned by a Polish Holocaust survivor and was inhabited by a powerful demon known as a Dybbuk. Since it came into his possession, he wrote, his life had been shaken by paranormal occurrences, from disturbing nightmares to intense feelings of...

Memorial Park of Houses Destroyed by Debris...

October 10, 2023

In June 1991, Mount Unzen erupted and caused major damage to the surrounding towns, taking 43 lives and burying many houses in the debris flows. To memorialize the disaster, the city of Shimabara preserved some of the buried houses in situ as a park. Known as the Memorial Park of Houses Destroyed by Debris Flows, it consists of 11 structures, three inside a pavilion and the rest outside. Together, the disaster-stricken houses warn visitors of the dangers of volcanic eruptions...

Ayia Napa Sculpture Park in Ayia Napa,...

October 10, 2023

Ayia Napa, a bustling resort town on Cyprus’s southeastern coast renowned for its lively nightlife houses a hidden gem, the Ayia Napa Sculpture Park. Nestled on the outskirts, away from the town’s energetic buzz, this park serves as a tranquil oasis—providing a stark contrast to the party scene. Established in 2014, the Ayia Napa Sculpture Park is an open-air museum that undergoes annual expansions, featuring over 50 contemporary sculptures by both local and international artists. Among these artworks, visitors will...

Patterson Park Observatory in Baltimore, Maryland

October 10, 2023

Built in 1891-1892 by local contractor Cornelius Sheehan, the Patterson Park Observatory was the brainchild of designer Charles H. Latrobe. This beloved structure is known to most locals simply as “The Pagoda.” The four-story tower stands 60 feet tall and is constructed of iron, glass, and wood. It stands on Hampstead Hill, a key battlement during the Battle for Baltimore in 1814. The uppermost deck offers breathtaking views in all directions, including the downtown skyline and inner harbor, the...

Yicel Shipwreck in Manzanillo, Costa Rica

October 10, 2023

On December 8, 2017, the Yicel was sailing north along Costa Rica‘s Caribbean coast when it began taking on water. Built in 1961, the 135-foot-long ship was headed for the port of Limón to pick up cargo, but a hull failure halted its progress. Water began to enter through the cracks and when the pumps failed, the crew could not remove the water. Rather than sink at sea, the captain made the decision to cross the reef and intentionally...

In Ancient Egypt, Soul Houses and False...

October 10, 2023

Each week in October, University of Manchester Egyptologist Nicky Nielsen will share an intriguing aspect of ancient Egyptian beliefs and traditions surrounding death and the afterlife. The ancient Egyptians shared the world they inhabited with innumerable otherworldly entities: invisible, yet with immense power. Demons haunted the desert wastes and goddesses dwelled in the marshes of the Nile Delta, but the spirits of the dead were omnipresent. Ancestor worship was an important part of household religion and the belief that...

Podcast: The Tunguska Event

October 10, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we head to a remote region of Russia, to the epicenter of what would become known as the Tunguska Event. On June 30, 1908, at 7:17 in the morning, a firey blue light streaked across the sky above Siberia, followed by a blinding flash and a cacophony of noise that sounded like artillery firing. Today, scientists still debate...

Gastro Obscura's Favorite Fall Treats and Autumn...

October 9, 2023

THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE OCTOBER 7, 2023, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. It’s officially fall, but everyone I know is complaining about the lingering summery temperatures. My fashionable friends want to start wearing their big coats and scarves, while nature-lovers are watching vigilantly for any sign of browning leaves. I’m a summer person, but fall has its charms. I love any kind of seasonal celebration, especially when it involves food....

Giddy Edge Path in Matlock Bath, England

October 9, 2023

This artificially created footpath in the High Torr Gardens at Matlock Bath is recognized as one of the most dangerous footpaths in the world. With a 300-foot drop beside it, only the trickier sections are protected by the wrought iron handrails and there is nothing between you and the edge. The views into Matlock Dale are magnificent and well worth the effort for those brave enough to do it. The path is in a garden/park for which there is...

Gräinskapell in Luxembourg, Luxembourg

October 9, 2023

The Gräinskapell, or St Quirinus Chapel, stands at the bottom of the valley. The Gothic-style pilgrimage chapel was built in 1355. The roof and the spire with a bell were then added at the end of the 19th Century. The chapel however has much earlier origins. A shrine once stood here, which the Romans then converted into an early Christian place of worship. It’s likely the shrine developed because of a spring that was claimed to cure eye conditions. Since...

National Heisey Glass Museum in Newark, Ohio

October 9, 2023

For over 60 years, A.H. Heisey and Company made high-quality and artistic glass pieces before the factory closed in 1957. A club of collectors established this museum just 14 years later and donated many pieces to tell the story of the company. Augustus Henry Heisey founded the company that bore his name in 1895. Garnering a reputation for its quality and sharpness, the Heisey company also advertised his glass in national publications. Lines of colored glass popular during the...

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