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MiniKarlsson in Stockholm, Sweden

November 6, 2023

A miniature sculptor by Mihály Kolodko depicting Karlsson on the Roof. Karlsson on the Roof or, as he is known in Swedish, Karlsson på taket, is a figure created by the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, who also created the beloved character Pippi Longstocking. Karlsson is a fictional figure who visits seven-year-old little brother in a Stockholm apartment at home in Vasastan. There are three books about Karlsson and Little Brother: Karlsson on the Roof (1955), Karlsson on the Roof...

MiniNobel in Stockholm, Sweden

November 6, 2023

Mininobel is a small miniature statue that stands next to the fence of the Hungarian Embassy on Nobel Street. The statue was created by the Guerrilla sculptor Mihály Kolodko who celebrated Hungary’s 100th anniversary in Stockholm back in 2020. The Nobel Prize binds the whole world together and it is exciting to try to visualize it, said Mihály Kolodko. The first Nobel Prize was awarded in 1901, and Hungary has many laureates for its size. That’s why the statue...

Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois

November 6, 2023

“Architecture is about space, not walls.” That was what Frank Lloyd Wright said he learned from designing his first public building, Unity Temple in his then-home of Oak Park, Illinois. And the building shows what he learned. The Universalist Church of Oak Park had been struck by lightning and burned to the ground in 1905. When it came time to build its replacement, Wright was awarded the commission. Inside, there are two separate spaces—one for worship and one for social...

Angle sur l’ Anglin Fortress in Angles-sur-l'Anglin,...

November 6, 2023

The Angles-sur-l’Anglin Fortress, also known as the Château d’Angles-sur-l’Anglin, is a stunning medieval castle nestled in the charming village of Angles-sur-l’Anglin in France. This fortress is not only a testament to the region’s rich history but also a captivating example of architectural beauty. Perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the meandering Anglin River, this fortress commands attention with its imposing presence. It dates back to the 12th century and boasts a rich history that mirrors the turbulent times of...

Museum of Romani Culture in Brno, Czechia

November 6, 2023

A short walk from the center of Brno you’ll find this building housing thousands of years of history of the Roma and their culture. Founded in 1991 following a period of freedom after the Velvet Revolution, this museum was the brainchild of Czech Roma intellectuals led by Jana Horváthová. The museum documents the culture of the Roma and Sinti as well as many different Roma sub-ethnic groups and communities. Its collection houses 28,000 different items ranging from arts and...

Faret Tachikawa in Tokyo, Japan

November 6, 2023

From 1945 to 1977, the western Tokyo city of Tachikawa was home to a U.S. Air Force base. Though part of it remains a military airfield under the Japan Self-Defense Forces, much of the former base has since been redeveloped—in creative ways. Created in 1994, Faret Tachikawa is one of the redevelopment projects situated just north of Tachikawa Station. The name derives from the Italian fare “to make,” with the “T” of Tachikawa added to it. It consists of...

Khanzad Castle in Banaman, Iraq

November 6, 2023

Also known as Banaman Citadel, located on a hilltop towering over the Harir plains, the castle was built by order of Mir Khanzad and is where she ruled over the two districts of Harir and Soran, now the Governorate of Erbil. Khanzad was the sister of Mir Sulaiman (or Sleman), ruler of the Soran Emirate under the Ottoman Empire in the late 16th or early 17th century until he was poisoned by the hand of Lashkry, one of his military commanders....

East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore, Texas

November 6, 2023

Wildcatters, oilmen, and confidence artists are all welcome at the East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore, Texas. Inside this unassuming building located on the Kilgore College Campus is “Boomtown U.S.A.,” an intricate reenactment of life in an oil town amidst the largest oil reservoir in the world. The story of the East Texas Oil Field begins with Columbus Marion “Dad” Joiner, a speculator, wildcatter, and flim-flam man. Ignoring claims that there was no oil to be found in Texas,...

Audubon Museum & Nature Center in Henderson,...

November 6, 2023

Just off US Highway 41 in western Kentucky, the Audubon Museum & Nature Center stands as a tribute to one of America’s most renowned naturalists and ornithologists, John James Audubon. This captivating destination celebrates the life and work of Audubon while immersing visitors in the beauty and diversity of this natural world that inspired him. The Audubon Museum & Nature Center pays homage to the life and legacy of Audubon, a French-American naturalist, ornithologist, and painter famous for his...

Unearthing Gems in a Massive Archive of...

November 6, 2023

There’s the pop of a tape recorder button and the hum of a cassette, then an unmistakable voice. It is, without a doubt, Gladys Knight, the “Empress of Soul,” talking about … football? She’ll get to Motown gossip and her upcoming tour dates, but first the singer who first made “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” famous has some thoughts on the 1982 NFL season. “I like Tampa Bay. I like the Eagles …...

Showa Retro Packaging Museum in Ōme, Japan

November 6, 2023

In Japan, each era corresponds to the Emperor’s reign and is remembered for its idiosyncratic culture and zeitgeist. The Shōwa era, which lasted from 1926 to 1989, was arguably the most turbulent one yet, a witness to the nation’s shift from fascism to post-war reconstruction to the economic bubble of the late 1980s. Founded in the city of Ōme in 1999, the Showa Retro Packaging Museum is a time machine to the past, a gallery of nostalgic aesthetics and...

Dugout Canoes, the 'Pickup Trucks' of Their...

November 6, 2023

This piece was originally published in Undark and appears here as part of our Climate Desk collaboration. In July, at a boatyard warehouse on Chicago’s South Side, Tamara Thomsen inspected a roughly 15-foot-long canoe likely made more than a century ago. The canoe—called a dugout, because it was carved from a single tree trunk—rested on two construction horses, a bright light illuminating its contours and scrape marks. Thomsen, a maritime archaeologist with the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office, used...

Podcast: The Immovable Ladder

November 6, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Jerusalem, where an unassuming little ladder is a symbol of the very delicate balance that keeps a church in Israel running. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear...

The Atlas Obscura Crossword: November Themeless

November 6, 2023

Atlas Obscura’s weekly crossword comes to us from Natan Last, a writer who also helps develop policy and digital products for refugees and asylum seekers. His work can be found in The Atlantic, Los Angeles Review of Books, The New Yorker, and other publications, and he’s currently working on a nonfiction book about crosswords. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas...

Is Conversational AI a Good Fit for...

November 6, 2023

The power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in the hospitality industry. Considering rapid developments in AI-based hotel tech solutions, rising expectations of tech-savvy travelers, and challenges the industry faces, let’s explore the fit of conversational AI in guest communications, as well as its role and benefits. Beyond the Hype: Sophistication of Conversational The post Is Conversational AI a Good Fit for Guest Communications? appeared first on Revfine.com.

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