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Beware La Siguanaba, Latin America's Murderous, Horse-Headed...
April 30, 2024
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In Honduras, she is La Cigua. In Costa Rica and Nicaragua, she is La Cegua. In El Salvador, she is La Cihuatnawal. And in the old neighborhoods of Guatemala City, she is La Siguanaba. There, she has been seen wandering for centuries, through Ojo de Agua, along Santa Cecilia Avenue, near the Santa Cruz del Milagro church. Men—it was usually men—would spot her, often at night, while she was washing in the Las Vacas river or at one of...

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Jons Kapel (Jon's Chapel) in Hasle, Denmark
April 30, 2024
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A 10-minute drive from the coastal city of Allinge will lead you to one of Bornholm’s most unique geological wonders: Jons Church, a towering, 22-meter-tall free-standing rock. Within this rock lies a small cave known as Jon’s Chapel, named after the monk Jon who, according to local legend, was sent to Bornholm with the mission of spreading Christianity. Each day, he would preach from inside his cave, gradually attracting curious locals. Jon became so popular that he eventually moved...

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The Cat Walk in Asheville, North Carolina
April 30, 2024
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The Asheville Urban Trail is a self-guided trail that runs 1.7 miles through the heart of downtown Asheville. Featuring plaques, sculptures, interpretive signs, granite etchings, and other artistic expressions, the trail captures the pulse of the city through five distinct eras: the Gilded Age, the Frontier Period, the Times of Thomas Wolfe, the Era of Civic Pride, and the Era of Diversity. Each era is represented by a symbol that can be found carved into large pink granite blocks...

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Jeanne Dielman Mural in Brussels, Belgium
April 30, 2024
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Chantal Akerman’s 1975 film Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles is a universally acclaimed masterpiece, though very few non-cinephiles have seen or even heard of it. A 200-minute behemoth of avant-garde feminist cinema, it follows the quotidian tedium of a widowed mother as she manages her chores and occasional sex work, slowly unraveling and culminating in a sudden murder. In 2022, the cult classic was crowned as the “greatest film of all time” in the prestigious Sight and Sound poll...

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Lititz Historical Foundation in Lititz, Pennsylvania
April 30, 2024
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In 1921, Rudolph Carpenter of Lititz, Pennsylvania, created this towering, one-of-a-kind clock which is composed of 50,000 individual pieces of wood.  A total of 20 different species of wood were used to create this marvel of timekeeping, which include walnut, pine, white holly, ebony, cherry, rose, and mahogany, among others. The interworkings inside are also made of wood. Very fine details can be seen throughout, right down to teeny tiny eyelashes.  This clock, along with a similar clock made...

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Græshoppebroen (Grasshopper Bridge) in Karrebæksminde, Denmark
April 30, 2024
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The Græshoppebroen, also called the Karrebæksminde Bridge, spans the fjord between the summer getaway island of Enø and the idyllic fishing village of Karrebæksminde, southwest of Næstved, Denmark. Its playful name, the Grasshopper Bridge, stems from its structure, reminiscent of a massive grasshopper. The robust folding bridge extends approximately 300 feet and supports a weight of 200 tons. Its counterweight, ingeniously crafted from concrete, recycled horseshoes, and axle steel, ensures its stability. Originally gray when inaugurated in 1936, the...

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Cueva de la Yedra in Villarrubia...
April 30, 2024
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Villarrubia de Santiago, a quaint town in the province of Toledo located approximately an hour from Madrid, harbors a secret that has remained concealed from the public for centuries: La Cueva de la Yedra. Recently renovated, this cave is now open to visitors. The cave’s architecture is remarkable, featuring a circular chamber adorned with columns. Interestingly, this circular room is encircled by nine columns, with an additional central column. However, rather surprisingly, these columns do not support the cave’s...

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Podcast: Old Cahawba
April 30, 2024
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Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the Old Cahawba Archeological Park, perhaps one of Alabama‘s most famous ghost towns. At one time, it was the center of life in this southern state. We unravel the surprising tale of this onetime capital city. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you...

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Welcome to the Ancient Roman Festival for...
April 29, 2024
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When many think of Ancient Roman stadiums, gladiators or chariot racing often come to mind. But another type of games took place in such amphitheaters during spring time—ones full of colors, flowers, and sex. Floralia was a festival that occurred in late April till early May to celebrate the end of winter and honor a fertility goddess—who may or may not have been a “prostitute.” Whatever can be said of the deity, the celebration itself most definitely included sex...

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Château de Rosa Bonheur in Thomery, France
April 29, 2024
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The visit to the Rosa Bonheur house is a unique experience because it offers a glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering female artist. Bonheur was a renowned 19th-century French painter known for her realistic animal paintings and her unconventional lifestyle. Visiting Bonheur’s home and studio allows visitors to explore the spaces where she lived and created her art, gaining insight into her creative process and the environment that inspired her work. The house itself is a...

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Ogbunike Caves in Ogbunike, Nigeria
April 29, 2024
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Sais to be discovered by a man named Ukwa, from the Umucheke family of Ifite-Ogbunike, the Ogbunike Cave is a system of caverns nested within a sizable subterranean chasm, entwined by a confusing maze of winding passageways. Legend has it that the caves were created by a deity, Ogba, who they believe lives within. The walkway into the valley where the caves are located is made up of about 317 steps. When they arrive, visitors are greeted by water...

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Principality of Seborga in Seborga, Italy
April 29, 2024
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The small village of Seborga, Liguria, has an unusual claim. According to local flower grower Giorgio Carbone, who claims to have found previously unknown documents in the Vatican archives, Seborga has existed as a sovereign state since the year 954, and was overlooked by the House of Savoy, which means that it was not legitimately included when Italy was unified in 1861. Carbone promoted the concept of Seborgan independence further and further, and was elected by the citizens of...

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Edinburgh Manor in Monticello, Iowa
April 29, 2024
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Nestled in the heartland of Iowa, Edinburgh Manor presents an alluring contradiction of history and mystery. This once bustling asylum, now a vestige of the past, calls to the curious and the brave, offering an immersive journey into the unexplained. Constructed in the early 1900s, the Manor served as a sanctuary for the indigent, elderly, and mentally ill. It remained in operation until 2010. Today, its halls whisper tales of its former residents, many of whom spent their final...

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