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natashafrost

I'm a former writer for Atlas Obscura and present-day fan. Find me now @natashamfrost on Twitter.

www.natashamfrost.com

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The Forgotten Nazi History of ‘One-Pot Meals’

Officials believed the stews and soups had the power to unite Germany.

The Secret Codes Hidden in the Books of a Scottish Library

The mysterious symbols are a way for elderly readers to keep track of what they've already read.

Why Did Neanderthals Have Such a Distinctive Face Shape?

New research disproves an often-cited theory about their powerful bite.

The ‘Six O’Clock Swill’ Was an Hour of Drunken Anarchy

How Australia and New Zealand’s restrictive alcohol laws fostered a culture of binge drinking.

We've Been Nominated for a Webby Award

The prize that honors the best of the internet.

An Online Collection of Maps Highlights the World’s Saddest Spots

Which way to Broken Heart Street?

The Rediscovery of a 1920s Silent Film Predicting the Rise of Nazism

"The City Without Jews" is returning to cinemas for the first time in decades.

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Remembering the Tansy, the Forgotten Easter Pancake of Centuries Past

Green, herbal, and slightly toxic.

The Controversial Process of Redesigning the Wheelchair Symbol

It has its own emoji, but where did the new Accessible Icon come from?

An Enormous, Four-Foot Wildcat Has Been Spotted in a Scottish Forest

It's been nicknamed "the Clashindarroch Beast."

The Exoneration of 6 Indigenous Canadian Chiefs, Wrongfully Executed in 1864

The long road to reparations.

Karl Marx Is the Latest Historical Figure Helping People Cross the Road

Green means go, revolutionary red means stop.

The Victorian Cards That Explained How to Use a Book to Flirt

"Resting on right cheek: You are too willing."

Found: The Wreck of the USS Juneau, Where 5 Brothers From Iowa Died

An incredible St. Patrick's day discovery.

Why the Choctaw People Sent Their Meager Funds to Ireland

An incredible act of generosity sparked a 171-year bond between two peoples.

Mysterious Road Signs to Fictional Places Have Appeared in Didcot, England

This way to Narnia!

The Enigmatic, Celestial Steve Makes an Appearance in Scotland

Thanks to citizen scientists, this aurora is anthropomorphic.

The Dying Art of Fishing for Shrimp on Horseback

In Oostduinkerke, Belgium, horses plow the ocean instead of the fields.

Marvel at Tiny, Perfect Staircases Made by a Secret Society of French Woodworkers

Who are the compagnons?

How to Wake Up a Geriatric Squid

Poking it a little helps.

Climate Change May Have Helped Spread a Language Family Across Australia

When food and water were in short supply, people moved, taking their languages with them.

Millions of European Clocks Are Running Up to 6 Minutes Slow

How tensions between Kosovo and Serbia caused a wrinkle in time.

Remembering the Coral Route and Its Luxurious Flying Boats

For a brief period of time, the rich and famous used seaplanes to island hop across the Pacific.

A Cherished BBC Radio Show Asks Celebrities to Pick a Desert Island Survival Kit

On "Desert Island Discs," guests choose one piece of music, one luxury item, and one book.