Wonder Is Everywhere: Ancient Lampreys, Outdoor Learning, and More From Around the Web

Wonder is everywhere. That’s why, every other week, Atlas Obscura drags you down some of the rabbit holes we encounter as we search for our unusual stories. We highlight surprising finds, great writing, and inspiring stories from some of our favorite publications. An 11th-Century Monastery Rediscovers a Hoard of Treasure by Christy Choi, CNN Authorities in Nepal estimate that up to 80 percent of the country’s religious artifacts have been stolen since the 1980s, and others lie forgotten in dusty storerooms. Itumbaha, one of the oldest monasteries in Kathmandu, committed…

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