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Museum of London Docklands in London, England

November 29, 2021

From the 18th century to the mid 20th century the docklands of the city of London were one of the principal hubs of British and world trade, a history that is documented and remembered in the Museum of the London Docklands. Constructed by the London Dock company in 1799 as part of the West India Dock Act (and at the cost equivalent to $82 million dollars in today’s money) the docklands were a powerhouse of the growing British empire...

Chasing Oregon’s Watery Wonders

November 29, 2021

Two-time Olympic medalist and sportscaster Jessica Mendoza has always been passionate about the great outdoors. Drawn by the scenic beauty and active lifestyle, Jessica’s family relocated to Oregon to spend as much time as possible exploring the state’s many natural wonders. Join them for an adventurous road trip in a Land Rover Discovery as they seek out some of Central Oregon’s most awe-inspiring water features. Click here to explore more of Jessica’s adventure.

The Trophy Room Project in Cambridge, Massachusetts

November 29, 2021

At the intersection of Memorial Drive and Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, is an organic art installation created by an anonymous local attorney. The Trophy Room Project began in 2014 and consists of hundreds of trophies that line the steel support beams beneath Longfellow Bridge. Folks from around the world visit and contribute with their trophies which range from the mundane to the incredible. Among the trophies are two items of philosophical note. The 2010 Herbert Schneider Award given out...

These Truffle-Eating Marsupials in Australia Are 'Ecosystem...

November 29, 2021

This piece was originally published in The Guardian and appears here as part of our Climate Desk collaboration. One of only two remaining populations of an “ecosystem engineer” truffle-eating marsupial found in Queensland is much smaller than originally thought and could be declining further, according to new research. Scientists studying northern bettongs on the Mount Carbine Tableland in northeastern Queensland have estimated the number of animals in that location is fewer than 50, sparking concerns about the viability of...

National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem,...

November 29, 2021

The original Electric Repair Shop of the Bethlehem Steel plant has been transformed into the National Museum of Industrial History. Located on the SteelStacks arts and culture campus, this unusual museum opened in 2016. It explores the past, present, and future of industry through engaging stories of the machines and people that transformed the U.S. during the Industrial Revolution. The collection includes many rare pieces from industries including textile, steel and iron, and propane gas, many of which are kept...

The Fountain of Ideas in Yonezawa, Japan

November 29, 2021

Located along the main road to the historical center of the city of Yonezawa in Japan‘s Yamagata Prefecture, this funny little homemade shrine is an amusing pit stop. Within the humble precincts of the shrine, you will find small stone statues of the three wise monkeys: Mizaru, who sees no evil, Kikazaru, who hears no evil, and Iwazaru, who speaks no evil. They are joined by a new member of the band, a monkey deep in thought, who we must...

Podcast: Tree of 40 Fruits

November 29, 2021

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the Tree of 40 Fruits in San Jose, California, a horticultural marvel and living work of art in which 40 types of stone fruit trees have been grafted together to form a living work of art. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you...

The Case for Pigeon-Watching

November 29, 2021

Growing up in Canadian cities with a bird-watching mom, Rosemary Mosco was no stranger to pigeons. “You can’t help but notice,” she says. Other kids sometimes even brought injured pigeons to Mosco, trusting her to shepherd them to a nearby wildlife care center. Eventually, Mosco wanted to learn more about the lives and lineages of these neighborhood fixtures. “I was interacting with them, but it took a long time for me to realize that they weren’t native to the...

Guest segmentation: What It Is and How...

November 29, 2021

Understanding what your guests value when travelling is essential to successful upselling. But how can you ensure the right offer reaches the right person at the right time? Getting to know your guests and segmenting them is the key. In this article, you’ll learn how to segment your hotel guests to personalise the stay experience The post Guest segmentation: What It Is and How it Helps with Upselling appeared first on Revfine.com.

Stephen Phillips House in Salem, Massachusetts

November 26, 2021

When visiting Salem, the most common attractions are those related to the witch trials of 1692. Multiple museums, numerous cemeteries, historic streets, and local markets cement the lore and legend of the city. However, not everything in Salem is related to the infamous trials and the Stephen Phillips House is a great example. The story of the Phillips house begins with Elias Hasket Derby, a sea merchant and the owner of a fleet of privateers. At one point he was...

'Provost of Ceres' in Ceres, Scotland

November 26, 2021

Often referred to as a figure representing the likeness of a toby-jug, the “Provost of Ceres” is reportedly the depiction of Thomas Buchanan, Minister of Ceres. A Provost is another term meaning mayor, and Buchanan served as the last official Provost of Ceres during the reign of King James VI. He was also nephew to George Buchanan, a Scottish historian during the period of the Scottish Reformation. This squat, grinning little figure situated in a niche of sandstone has...

Shiojiri Garden in Mishawaka, Indiana

November 26, 2021

This garden was a gift to the city of Mishawaka from its sister city, Shiojiri (Nagano Prefecture, Japan). The designer was Shoji Kanaoka, the same man who planned the Japanese gardens at the Epcot Center in Florida. It features a multitude of trees and flowers, including a grove of cherry trees. There are also two snow lanterns, four bridges, and a teahouse pavilion built in the traditional Japanese style. As typical of Japanese style, every feature of the garden...

The Star Pyramid in Stirling, Scotland

November 26, 2021

The Star Pyramid, also known as Salem Rock is a massive sandstone, ashlar pyramid dominating the area below Stirling Castle beside the Old Town Cemetery. The pyramid is enclosed by wrought iron railings and stands on a stone-stepped base upon a shaped grassy mound. The pyramid is on a raised plinth of four steps and has a set of steps to the south leading to it. These are flanked by two stone globes, which at one time would have been...

How Old Is Zimbabwe’s Famed ‘Big Tree’?

November 26, 2021

Adrian Patrut and his team flew in from three different continents to study the “Big Tree” at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and for good reason. The Big Tree is a colossal structure, soaring over 80 feet in the air, around 75 feet in circumference, with bulky branches, many stems that make up its trunk, and a wide, gaping hole at its core. The Big Tree is thought to be one of the largest and oldest African baobab trees in...

Tchorek Plaques in Warsaw, Poland

November 25, 2021

There are many of these Tchorek plaques spread across the city of Warsaw, they can be found in various locations where battles or executions took place during the German occupation of Poland during World War II. These plaques all have the same design, so once you’ve found one, it’s easy to spot others. In 1948, a nationwide competition was announced to design a memorial plaque to commemorate the Polish struggle under German occupation. An original design by the sculptor Karol Tchorek...

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