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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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countdown to the eclipse 2024

How the 1878 Eclipse Almost Killed the Father of American Meteorology

Today’s National Weather Service might be very different if Cleveland Abbe had died on Pikes Peak.

countdown to the eclipse 2024

This Eclipse Video Changed Air Travel History

Shot from a plane and narrated by a giddy astronomer, the footage made airborne eclipse-chasing a thing.

from our readers

13 Extremely Local Ghost Stories

Read some of our readers' favorite spooky tales from very close to home.

October 31, 2019

from our readers

20 Beautiful Carousels That Aren't Horsing Around

Atlas Obscura readers share their favorite vintage and retro amusement rides.

October 3, 2019

14 Lesser-Known Ancient Sites Worth Building a Trip Around

Check out Atlas Obscura readers' favorite archaeological wonders.

September 16, 2019

18 Great Big Things That Are Both Big and Great

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorite oversized attractions.

September 4, 2019

15 Stunning Train Stations Worth Arriving Early to Enjoy

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their absolute favorite rail hubs.

August 30, 2019

14 Dramatic Fountains That Have Very Little Chill

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorite over-the-top water features from across the globe.

August 22, 2019

17 Landmark Clocks Worth Making Time For

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorite public timepieces.

August 16, 2019

18 Unique Campus Landmarks That Every Alum Knows About (But You Probably Don't)

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorite hidden wonders at colleges and universities.

August 14, 2019

18 Obscure Sports That Are Well Worth Rooting For

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorite rare games from around the world.

31 of the World's Most Alluring Lighthouses

Atlas Obscura readers share their favorite maritime beacons.

23 Ceilings Worth Craning Your Neck For

Atlas Obscura readers share their favorite overhead wonders.

18 Unforgettable Stairways That Are a Step Above

Atlas Obscura readers shared the most remarkable collections of risers and treads that they've ever encountered.

27 Inspiring Bridges That Are Worth Going Out of Your Way to Cross

Atlas Obscura readers connected us with their favorite spans on the planet.

18 of the World's Most Delightful Airport Features

Atlas Obscura readers share their favorite places to kill time while waiting for a flight.

16 Real Castles That Make the World More Wondrous

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorites.

18 of the World's Most Wondrous Public Transportation Options

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorite mass transit experiences.

10 Must-Visit Spots for Mystery Lovers

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorite enigmatic objects and locales.

16 Real Places That Look Like They're From the Future

Atlas Obscura readers nominate their favorite science fiction-inspired spots around the world.

19 Stories of Incredible Connection at 30,000 Feet

Atlas Obscura readers share their most unforgettable encounters with strangers on airplanes.

11 of the World's Most Underrated Amusement Parks

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorites.

14 of the World's Most Charming Libraries

Atlas Obscura readers recommend their favorites.

26 Real Animals That Shouldn't Exist, But Do Anyway

Atlas Obscura readers nominated their favorite unlikely creatures, from pangolin to axolotl.