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Collegiate Church of Pastrana Crypt in Pastrana,...

May 16, 2020

The Mendozas were one of the most powerful families during the rule of Spanish King Philip II. One figure that stood out amongst the family was Ana Hurtado de Mendoza de la Cerda, Princess of Mélito and Duchess of Pastrana, most commonly known as Princess of Éboli. At just 13, she married Portuguese noble Ruy Gómez de Silva, a favorite of the king. She was perhaps one of the more popular noble figures of the time. After his death,...

Numismatic Museum of Athens in Athens, Greece

May 16, 2020

Numismatics, the study of coins, is often crucial in the field of archaeology and anthropology, as money has been at the center of human life since its invention and offers insight into the ancient world. In Athens, Greece, there is a museum dedicated to numismatics and is home to one of the largest collections of ancient and modern coins in the world. Inside are well over 500,000 items, and not just coins, but also medals, dies, stamps, and other...

Eat Like a 19th-Century Shaker With This...

May 15, 2020

In 1888, a woman named Hester A. Pool recounted her visit to a Shaker village in Mount Lebanon, New York, in a periodical known as The Manifesto. While the community lived simply, Pool found herself marveling at the advancements within its kitchen, “a large handsome room fitted with every convenience” that left her “with the feeling of pity for the housewife who does her cooking in the ordinary way.” While Pool doesn’t describe everything she saw, it was not...

What Hubble Space Photos and Western Landscape...

May 15, 2020

If there were ever a good time to ponder the cosmos and our place in it, this is it—a moment when the preciousness of being alive is evident in the everyday. Exploring the wonders that lie beyond the Earth and the Milky Way offers an even broader context for that appreciation. Since the Hubble Space Telescope became a pivotal eye in the sky, three decades ago, it has provided astronomical photos of breathtaking beauty—like “Cosmic Reef,” recently released for...

The Leviathan in Plymouth, England

May 15, 2020

Plymouth has been an important port throughout its history. The city was key in England‘s fight against the Spanish Armada, as the invasion was first spotted by Sir Fancis Drake from Plymouth Hoe. It was also an asset to Britain in the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon being held in Plymouth Sound for 10 days after his capture. Plymouth is defined by its proximity to the sea, and in recognition of the seas important role in their history, Plymouth houses a...

To Work Out Like a Samurai, Swing...

May 15, 2020

With gyms, pools, and spin studios around the world temporarily shuttered, it can be hard to find ways to exercise the way we used to. Atlas Obscura is taking this time to look back at different groups from history, to see what lessons they might have for working out in ways that help us maintain social distance. In feudal Japan there were few folks you’d want to cross less than a samurai. The military nobility of the country’s Tokugawa...

Gredič in Brda, Slovenia

May 15, 2020

Overlooking the vineyards of Goriška Brda stands a modest but elegant castle called Gredič, the story of which is key to the transformation of these villages from an impoverished backwater to one of the world’s most prized wine centers. Goriška Brda is a cluster of 45 villages spread over 72 square kilometers (28 square miles). The region has a special terroir known as opoka in Slovenian or flysch in English, that carries over across the modern border with Italy into...

Fun Ways to Get Kids Into Photography

May 15, 2020

The oldest surviving photograph, taken by French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1827, was of the view out his window. The image took several days of exposure to sunlight—with a method that used an entire room (called a “camera obscura”) to yield a faint impression of buildings and trees from his family’s estate in Burgundy. Photography has come a long way since then. Today we take for granted how pocket-sized smartphones can capture countless incredibly detailed images in a...

Towers of Rovigo in Rovigo, Italy

May 15, 2020

During the Middle Ages, Rovigo was a small town in a territory often contested by the numerous local powers in Northeastern Italy, most notably Venice and Ferrara. A castle was built in Rovigo between the 12th and 14th-centuries by the Este family of Ferrara who controlled the town at the time. The castle was built along the Adigetto river that passed through Rovigo but was diverted in 1937. Being positioned in the middle of the swampy territory of Polesine,...

‘Muzikanti’ in Kragujevac, Serbia

May 15, 2020

Located just over a mile from the city center, visitors to Eko Park Ilina Voda will find several unique sculptures made of recycled metal. The creator of these works of art, Milovan Pavlović Mipa, dubbed his creations “Muzikanti”, or “Musicians”. Each one of the unique designs appears to be playing a different musical instrument. To create these works of art, Mipa utilized screws, cogwheels, springs, and many other parts from old machines. Mipa was one of the founders of Eko Park Ilina...

Bay Mills Old Indian Burial Ground in...

May 15, 2020

Situated on the side of W. Lakeshore Drive near Bay Mills, Michigan, is the Old Indian Burial Ground. Dedicated in 1841, the cemetery is associated with the Bay Mills Indian Community or Gnoozhekaaning. One of the most striking features of the cemetery are the wooden Ojibwa spirit houses constructed over many of the graves. Their purpose was to protect the body while the soul crossed over into the spirit world. These spirit houses were built from wooden planks and...

Hatley Castle in Victoria, British Columbia

May 15, 2020

The property of Hatley Park in British Columbia, was originally purchased in 1906 by James Dunsmuir, the province’s Lieutenant Governor. Dunsmuir and his wife commissioned the Canadian architect Samuel Maclure to construct a 40-room mansion, a project that took two years to complete. As Dunsmuir was of Scottish descent, the mansion was built in the Scottish Baronial style rather than the Tudor style that was popular at the time. The mansion, known as Hatley Castle, became a local landmark. It...

Writing Challenge: Pen a Story Based on...

May 14, 2020

For many writers—from kids to professionals—the first line of a story is often the hardest. When you’re staring at a blank page, how are you supposed to figure out where to start? Stephen King, maybe the most prolific author of our age, told The Atlantic that he spends “weeks and months and even years” perfecting the words that begin each of his stories. They’re important—they set the tone and beckon to readers to keep going. Luckily, there are ways...

How One Outsider Artist Reclaimed Her Drab...

May 14, 2020

In a small housing project apartment within the town of Shlomi, Israel, an 80-year-old woman stood and painted Yemenite embroidery patterns on the walls and ceiling. Neighbors claim they heard the woman talking—to herself or to her paintings. After her death, the project apartment and its concealed treasure began attracting hundreds of visitors every year. The woman, Afia Zecharia, passed away in 2002. She was born in the early 20th century in Southern Yemen. Her parents married her off...

Shorbulak Observatory in Tajikistan

May 14, 2020

An abandoned Soviet observatory on the top of a mountain in the middle of nowhere in Tajikistan sounds inviting, no? Shorbulak Observatory, once the site of challenging astronomical observations, stands as a remnant of the former Soviet Union. Located some 4,350 meters (14,200 feet) above sea level, this remote site in the Pamir mountains was perfect for an observatory. The dry climate made it an ideal spot to study submillimeter-wavelength astronomy. Observing these incredibly short wavelengths can be especially challenging...

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