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The rock obelisk at Rugby, North Dakota.

Rugby, North Dakota

The Geographical Center of North America

A monument to the center of the North American continent may be off by a few miles.

Underwater Museum at Cape Tarhankut. (Panoramio)

Olenivka, Crimea

Underwater Museum at Cape Tarkhankut

Submerged busts of communist and socialist figures from the USSR.

Bishop Rosendo Salvado Statue

Subiaco, Australia

Bishop Rosendo Salvado Statue

Dedicated to the founder of "New Norcia."

Taukkyan War Cemetery.

Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Taukkyan War Cemetery

Myanmar's beautiful cemetery for Allied soldiers who perished during World War II.

Irbeysky District, Russia

House of Evgeny Smolik

A self-taught Siberian craftsman creates a fantastical and personal design for his 19th century village house.

Sasso Menicante on Monte Cimino

Soriano nel Cimino, Italy

Sasso Menicante (Trembling Stone)

This massive rock balanced for thousands of years being tossed here during a volcanic eruption.

The Craycroft Building today.

Downieville, California

Craycroft Building

Downieville's largest Gold Rush structure still standing has one of the longest bars in California.

Different types of safety lamps

Schilpario, Italy

Museo dell’Illuminazione Mineraria

A museum entirely dedicated to the evolution of mining lamps.

Torchio a Leva Orizzontale

A massive horizontal lever press comprising parts from the 17th century.

Pyramids of the Order of the Guardians of the Pharaohs

Quixeramobim, Brazil

Pyramids of the Order of the Guardians of the Pharaohs

Modern pyramids built to channel positive energy have also fomented local tales of animal sacrifice.

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This Kansas Town Advertised the World’s Largest Well. It Wasn’t.

From its hand-dug well to its fully sustainable power grid, Greensburg’s defining characteristic has been its own constant reinvention.

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Inside the World’s Largest Two-Headed Calf Collection

A San Francisco collector's unlikely herd of taxidermy cows will have you seeing double.

Svalbard's Global Seed Vault Banks Biodiversity and Sprouts Controversy

The Arctic facility is the world's largest safeguard for seeds—and fertile ground for critics and conspiracy theories.

December 2, 2024

Racism and Sexism Claims Shake a Modern Fantasy Village

In North America's largest medieval-style town, it’s not just architecture that needs some 21st-century renovation.

November 13, 2024

Podcast: Small Town, Big Story: The Pennsic Wars of Slippery Rock, PA

Every summer, more than 10,000 people flock to this Pennsylvania town for two weeks for the largest gathering of medieval arts and culture anywhere in the world.

How One Biologist Drew a Hyper-Accurate, Ranger-Approved Map of Congaree National Park

After 60 years of exploring the gulleys and guts of the South Carolina swamp, John Cely drew the landscape he knew by heart.

Adventure at Sea: An Explorer’s Guide to Antarctica

Discover thrilling sites and hidden gems at the end of the Earth.

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Wyoming’s Sacred Landscapes: A Journey Through Native American History

High-spirited powwows, wild horses, ancient carvings, and figures that changed the course of history.

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Antarctica's Largest Native Land Animal Is Actually Rather Tiny

Meet the mighty midge.

What I Found Driving Through Appalachia

Appalachia beckons travelers with bluegrass, ancient landscapes, and a deep-rooted tradition of storytelling.

From Castles to Canals: 4 Epic European River Cruises

These curated cruise itineraries bring the best of Europe’s storied waterways to life.

The Atlas Obscura Guide to Traverse City’s Event Season

Celebrating cherries, fireworks, horses, and more on the shores of Lake Michigan.

We Visited the Dino Bodega in (Jurassic) Park Slope

Unearth prehistoric wares like Trilo-bites, Snarlboros, and The Maul Street Journal at Rex’s Dino Store.

10 Unexpected Places Where Creativity Shines in Toronto

From alleyways to abandoned industrial spaces to floating buildings, explore these unexpected testaments to Toronto’s creative nature.

Dear Atlas: How Can I Turn My Airport Layover Into an Adventure?

Make the most of your travel time.

Rodeos, Star Parties, and Festivals: Your Guide to Colorado’s Magical Summer Events

These are the block parties and summer shindigs Coloradans spend all year looking forward to.

Masters of the Knight: The Art of Chess Carving in India

In Amritsar, artisans have hand-carved the most complicated pieces in the game for generations.

January 23, 2025

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This Is the Most Detailed Map of Antarctica Ever Made

Scientists compiled decades of data to reveal the continent hiding beneath millions of miles of ice.