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Tramlijn 8 in Amsterdam, Netherlands

January 4, 2022

Amsterdam has 14 tram lines traversing the city, all numbered for easy identification. But though there are tram numbered 1 through 5, the number “8” is unlikely to ever be used against due to its involvement with the Holocaust. The line was first established in 1905 and ran between Central Station and Weesperzijde, traversing many Jewish neighborhoods in the process. It actually became known among locals as the “Jodentram.” In 1942, the Nazi regime banned Jews from traveling via...

The Winchester Mizmaze in Winchester, England

January 4, 2022

These days, St Catherine’s Hill, which overlooks the ancient city of Winchester, is a peaceful place to hike. But over the last 2,000 years it has seen a lot of action. During the Iron Age a fort was built atop the hill, allowing Winchester’s settlers an outstanding position for defense and observation. In the 12th century the site was occupied by St. Catherine’s Chapel. This chapel was destroyed in 1537, but its remains form the hill’s iconic “Clump,” a...

Goddard Rocket Launching Site in Auburn, Massachusetts

January 4, 2022

On the cold snowy day of March 16, 1926, Dr. Robert H. Goddard stood in the vast open field of then Asa Ward Farm and made the final preparations. A large metal frame housing a 10-foot (three-meter) rocket and ready for launch. Rockets were hardly a new invention and have been around for centuries. However, the rocket Goddard was launching was different as it was not propelled by gunpowder, but by liquid fuel and the first of its kind....

Rivière-La Guerre Presbyterian Church in Saint-Anicet, Québec

January 4, 2022

The term Rivière-La Guerre is used interchangeably to refer to a river, a village that used to exist on its banks, and the nearby ruins of a Presbyterian church. In spite of what the toponym may suggest, the etymology of Rivière-La Guerre has nothing to do with the war. The name is, in fact, linked to François Benoît dit Laguerre who, during the 18th-century, was busy doing construction work along the river that was later named after him. Today,...

New Ocean Paradise in Rotterdam, Netherlands

January 4, 2022

In most cities, you can find Chinese restaurants built in a traditional and sometimes stereotypical style of architecture. But what you might not realize is that some of these places served as more than just restaurants, but also places of cultural exchange. The New Ocean Paradise in Rotterdam is a perfect example of such a place that dates back to the mid-1980s. With its steep walls, pointed towers, and large entrance gate, the New Ocean Paradise, colloquially known as...

Jug Bridge Monument in Frederick, Maryland

January 4, 2022

The Jug Bridge was built in 1808 as part of the National Road to facilitate the crossing of the Monocacy River. It consisted of four 65-foot long stone arches spanning 425 feet with the namesake “jug” standing on the east end of the bridge. The builder was a famed local stonemason named Leonard Harbaugh. He was also responsible for the three locks at Great Falls that helped ships to navigate the canals. He also designed several stone buildings in Baltimore...

A View of the Space Age From...

January 4, 2022

We’ll never know who was the first human to look up at the stars speckling the night sky and see opportunity. Someone was the first to imagine stories playing out in the heavens above and to start naming the glimmering lights for gods and animals and heroes. Perhaps even before that, humans noticed they could navigate using the stars, and mark the passing of the seasons by the lights’ shifting positions. And one day, someone looked up at the...

Podcast: Grandma Ida’s Nut Rolls Gravestone

January 4, 2022

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, our resident food and death correspondent Sam O’Brien returns to tell us about a grave with a nut roll recipe engraved on it and the layered and touching story behind the treat. Do you know of a recipe grave in your local cemetery? Email us at hello@atlasobscura.com, and include “Recipe Graves” in the subject line! Our podcast is...

Ida's Nut Roll Gravestone in Rehovot, Israel

January 3, 2022

Ida Kleinman was serious about her nut roll recipe. So serious, she made her husband stand nearby with a ruler as she rolled the dough, just to make sure everything was measured exactly right. The meticulousness paid off: Ida’s nut rolls were so beloved by her family that when she died, they inscribed that very recipe on her tombstone. Visitors to Rehovot Cemetery can see Ida’s recipe on the grave she shares with her husband, Isaiah. The recipe might...

Entre Cordillera Restobar Solar in Villaseca, Chile

January 3, 2022

In the Chilean village of Villaseca, Entre Cordillera Restobar Solar cooks around 80 percent of their dishes with nothing but the sun’s blazing rays. The menu offers pork, chicken, and even pizza, all cooked in solar ovens in the courtyard that resemble satellite dishes. The staff places tea kettles in the center of the dishes, too. The satellite dishes, which can cook salmon in just a few minutes, are not the only solar ovens. Owners Jorge Armindo and Luísa...

Facility 2298 Rail Bridge in Fort Belvoir,...

January 3, 2022

The rail bridge that still stands just off of Backlick Road near Fort Belvoir was once part of the war effort as the United States prepared for World War I. The Fort Belvoir Military Railroad (FBMRR) was constructed in 1918 to transport troops and supplies to Camp AA Humphreys. It was also designed to mobilize and train engineers on skills required to support the war effort in France. Facility 2298 (also called Bridge No. 4) belonged to the 4.51-mile...

The Gothic Bank in Melbourne, Australia

January 3, 2022

Completed in 1887, the Melbourne Gothic Bank is comprised of three buildings renowned across the city for its special interior and exterior design. It’s widely known as one of the finest secular Gothic-style buildings in Australia, and one of the most unique and special bank branches in the world. Today, the bank is one of ANZ’s central headquarters and home to the ANZ Banking Museum. This museum explores the history of banking in Australia through displays of money boxes,...

The Future is Floating for the Netherlands...

January 3, 2022

This piece was originally published in Yale Environment 360 and appears here as part of our Climate Desk collaboration. When a heavy storm hit in October, residents of the floating community of Schoonschip in Amsterdam had little doubt they could ride it out. They tied up their bikes and outdoor benches, checked in with neighbors to ensure everyone had enough food and water, and hunkered down as their neighborhood slid up and down its steel foundational pillars, rising along...

Gnome Island in Manchester, England

January 3, 2022

Opened in 1894, the Manchester Ship Canal linked Manchester to the Irish Sea near Liverpool. After six years of work and construction, the 36-mile canal made Manchester’s docks the third-largest in the country, despite the fact the city is 40 miles inland. The canal remained in industrial use for almost 100 years until 1984 when the docks closed, as container ships and other industrial vessels became too large for the canal. Even 30 years after its closure, the concrete...

'Phoenix and the Four Elements' in Bristol,...

January 3, 2022

An enigmatic monument stands in front of the Freshford House building in Bristol, a bronze sculpture of the mythical phoenix spreading its wings. Its four-sided pedestal comes with reliefs that depict nude female figures representing the four elements and is rich in alchemical symbolism. The earth elemental is depicted as a pregnant woman surrounded by orchids; air strides with pride, her hair flowing in the wind, water flows upstream, and fire seems to emerge from flames. The woman’s face...

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