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EricGrundhauser

Director of Programming, Atlas Obscura Membership. Eric heads up Atlas Obscura's membership program, hosting and producing shows that bring our curious world to life! He lives in Brooklyn with his comic book collection. His work has been featured on Slate, NPR, Vanity Fair, The AV Club, Motherboard, Smithsonian, and a bunch of other places where reasonable content is sold. Helluva guy. Have any issues? eric@atlasobscura.com

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22 Creative Souvenir Collections That Will Inspire You to Start Your Own

How do you make your travel tangible?

21 Rare Skills That Could Become Your Newest Hobby

Find your next passion, as recommended by Atlas Obscura readers.

21 Classic Television Ads That Locals Will Always Remember

No matter where you grew up, odds are there's a TV spot that defined your metro area.

15 Easily Overlooked Plaques You'll Be Glad You Stopped to Read

The unsung heroes of travel and discovery.

10 Stories About the Things You've Found While Moving

Moving is a pain, but it can lead to interesting surprises.

24 Extremely Local Cryptids You've Probably Never Heard Of

There are monsters seemingly around every corner.

10 Charming Stories That Reveal the Joys of Getting Lost

Atlas Obscura readers share their most memorable experiences in unfamiliar surroundings.

13 Beautiful Botanical Gardens Where It's Easy to Lose Yourself

Our readers shared some of their favorite collections of greenery in the world.

14 Exceptional Caves That Bring the Subterranean World to Life

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorite speleological spaces.

February 22, 2019

13 Essential Bars and Restaurants for History Lovers

Atlas Obscura readers share their favorite historically significant eateries.

February 20, 2019

20 Peaceful Places That Make Solitude Magical

Atlas Obscura readers share their favorite spots to revel in isolation.

February 12, 2019

15 Instagram Feeds That Help Make the World More Wondrous

Atlas Obscura readers (and staff!) praise the Instagrammers who are truly blowing them away in 2019.

February 8, 2019

21 'Ugly' Buildings That Aren't Ugly at All

Atlas Obscura readers share their love for structures they feel have been unfairly maligned.

February 5, 2019

13 of the World's Most Magical Winter Wonderlands

Atlas Obscura readers weigh in on which places look best covered in snow.

January 29, 2019

24 Children's Stories That Still Give Us the Creeps

Atlas Obscura readers wrote in about the classic tales that taught them one thing—unease.

January 25, 2019

The Ultimate Crowdsourced Playlist of Songs About Places

Let Atlas Obscura readers take you on a tour of the world in 100+ songs.

January 23, 2019

Introducing the Atlas Obscura Community Forums

A new way to experience Atlas Obscura with fellow explorers like you.

January 23, 2019

8 Extremely Local Mascots That Are Worth Cheering For

Atlas Obscura readers explain the appeal of their regional costumed characters.

January 18, 2019

What's Your Favorite Place on Earth to See Covered in Snow?

Tell us about the world's best winter wonderlands.

January 17, 2019

19 Unforgettable First Kisses and the Ordinary Places Where They Happened

Romance can blossom anywhere. Parking lots. Sidewalks. Even the South Pole.

January 10, 2019

children's literature

What Children's Story Did You Later Realize Was Awfully Dark and Scary?

Help us compile a list of the world's most delightfully disturbing kids' books.

January 7, 2019

Help Us Identify the World's Greatest Local Mascots

The more obscure, the better.

January 2, 2019

15 Glorious Hangover 'Cures' From Around the World

Atlas Obscura readers share their tried-and-true favorites.

December 31, 2018

27 Unique New Year's Traditions From Our Readers

Find a novel way to ring in the year!

December 26, 2018