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New Clues Emerge About the Fluffy Dogs...

December 14, 2023

For tens of thousands of years, humans have seen dogs as guardians, hunters, and companions. Coast Salish peoples—Salish-speaking Indigenous groups in Washington state and British Columbia—bred packs of fluffy white dogs with curly tails and pointed ears as part of the family, but with another purpose in mind. “Woolly dogs” looked a bit like modern spitz breeds such as Samoyeds, American Eskimo dogs, or Shiba Inus, with long, mountain goat–like hair. They were bred and kept for grooming or...

Anastacia's Antiques in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

December 14, 2023

Right around the corner from the shopping hub of South Street is Anastacia’s Antiques, filled with ornate and sometimes macabre curiosities, such as Victorian oddities and vintage medical memorabilia. In addition to antique furniture, lamps, and eerily chiming cuckoo clocks, the store has a plethora of ephemera from the Victorian age, ranging from postcards (some blank, some filled with memories of times gone by), repair receipts from a railyard, and other vintage pamphlets. Fans of unusual photography will love...

Pasaje de Lodares in Albacete, Spain

December 14, 2023

Though it is considered one of the most beautiful streets in Spain, Pasaje de Lodares is not exactly a street. Located in the heart of Albacete between Tinte and Mayor streets, Pasaje de Lodares is a narrow passageway filled with businesses and apartments. Constructed between 1925 and 1929, this emblematic passage represents a blend of modernist and eclectic architectural styles, designed by architects Justo Millán and Pedro Cerdán. The façade of Pasaje de Lodares is adorned with floral motifs, sculptures,...

El Cuartelejo in Scott City, Kansas

December 14, 2023

Contrary to some beliefs, Native history and culture cannot be reduced to a reaction to first contact. Nations would intermingle, migrate, share cultural practices, and fight with each other and with the European settlers. At the ruins of El Cuartelejo, the northeasternmost pueblo in what is now the United States, is an important touchstone that linked southwest and plains cultures. In the 1600s, the area of Kansas near what is now Scott City was home to a band of...

Nuremberg Bratwurst Museum in Nuremberg, Germany

December 14, 2023

Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the Nürnberger Rostbratwurst (“Nuremberg grilled sausage”). This is a specific type of German sausage that can only be made within the city of Nuremberg. The recipe is said to date back more than 700 years. They’re smaller than the average German sausage, typically about as thick as a finger, and made from pork spiced with mace, pepper, and marjoram. This cute little museum is filled with stories. While you cannot buy the...

Atlas Obscura’s Beautifully Bizarre 2023 Wishlist

December 14, 2023

Right about now, the countdown towards Christmas—and the gift-giving frenzy—starts to get serious. But here at Atlas Obscura, we don’t want to bequeath just any generic or personality-lacking present. Because you want to show thoughtful consideration for every unique person in your life, here are some gifts that range from quizzical to downright bizarre. Including ancient Viking games, chunks of the universe, and an edible ostrich egg, these ideas are carefully curated by our exploration-addicted staff. And if you’re...

Podcast: Gourdlandia

December 14, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Gourdlandia, a magical wonderland in Ithaca, New York, that is devoted entirely—almost spiritually—to this unusual and versatile fruit. It’s also the brainchild of Graham Ottoson, a midwife-turned-artist now known as the “Gourd Lady.” Join Ottoson for an Atlas Obscura course on gourds, and podcast listeners get 15 percent off with the code GOURDLOVE during registration. Our...

The ‘Christmas Tree Boat’ Shipwreck That Devastated...

December 13, 2023

On November 23, 1912, the storm sweeping down from the north had ships running for cover throughout Lake Michigan—among them, a three-masted schooner, the Rouse Simmons, filled with thousands of evergreens. Having harvested its load from the coniferous forests of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Rouse Simmons was eagerly anticipated at its regular berth along the Chicago River. But with no sign of the ship by Thanksgiving, five days later, families of the crew began to fear the worst. Reports...

Atlas Obscura's Ecliptic Festival

December 13, 2023

Over the course of four days, we’ll come together to celebrate this rare astronomical event with an all-out festival of wonder featuring celebrated scientists, legendary musicians, curated vendors, artists and explorers culminating with the Total Eclipse itself—3.5 minutes of otherworldly midday darkness. Join us in April for Atlas Obscura’s Ecliptic Festival: a celebration of the 2024 eclipse at Valley of the Vapors!

Where Did the 12 Days of Christmas...

December 13, 2023

Atlas Obscura’s Wondersky columnist Rebecca Boyle is an award-winning science journalist and author of the upcoming Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are (January 2024, Random House). She regularly shares the stories and secrets of our wondrous night sky. “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree.” You probably know the tune by heart, if not the full list...

Rankin Museum of American Heritage in Ellerbe,...

December 12, 2023

The Rankin Museum of American Heritage in Ellerbe, North Carolina, is an above-average local museum, with a well-curated collection of artifacts from the local region, various periods, and stuffed fauna from around the world. There are some nice pieces related to the history of the area as a commercial center, the history of Richmond County as a hub for NASCAR racing, and a very large collection of Native American artifacts. But the main event at the Rankin Museum is...

Casa Madero in Parras de la Fuente,...

December 12, 2023

Only vines grown in the toughest soil conditions produce the best grapes; their roots have to fight for every last drop of water year after year. Likewise, the wine estate, now known as Casa Madero, has for over four centuries continually adapted, making it one of North America’s oldest vineyards. The story began in 1567 when the Spanish arrived in the Parras Valley looking for gold; instead, they found an abundance of wild vines and fresh springs. A couple...

Club Hubba Hubba Sign in Honolulu, Hawaii

December 12, 2023

This neon beacon of light from the past is the only thing left of Club Hubba Hubba. Opened in the 1950s, the Honolulu club was the premier burlesque venue, notorious for its unique lineup of exotic dancers. It held its ground until the 90s when it was formally closed down in 1997. Though the building has been remodeled and now has office spaces instead of a club, the owners got permission to keep the sign up. It was designed by...

National Memorial to Fallen Educators in Emporia,...

December 12, 2023

The National Memorial to Fallen Educators is a sorrowful sidebar to the story told by the National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF), which built it. The hall of fame celebrates exceptional teachers, annually honoring five prekindergarten-grade 12 educators with at least 20 years of teaching experience. In tragic contrast, the memorial lists the names of public and private school teachers, administrators, and staff who lost their lives while working in the United States. The black granite memorial was developed...

Unusual Boxes and 7,000-Year-Old Trove Found Locked...

December 12, 2023

Northern Canada is known for its blustery weather, dramatic landscape, and plentiful ice. But with an unprecedented thaw in Canada’s Mount Edziza Provincial Park the past few years, objects began emerging from the ice. Some of the manmade possessions are 7,000 years old, and they belonged to the Tahltan First Nations. Mount Edziza, a volcano located in northwestern British Columbia, has remained a significant hunting ground for the Tahltan nation for thousands of years. With this discovery, archaeologists are...

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