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Make a Historic Boston Dessert That Became...

April 29, 2021

In 2019, a Boston restaurant closed. Normally, a restaurant closing in a major city wouldn’t cause much of a commotion, but this was different. Durgin-Park had been open for almost 200 years, and was famed for serving what food historian Paul Freedman calls the “first forgotten cuisine” of the United States. Durgin-Park, located in Boston’s Faneuil Hall market, was truly the last of its kind. Something of a tourist trap in its later years, the restaurant slung crock after...

Pegadas de Dinossáurios da Serra de Aire...

April 28, 2021

In the north of Portugal‘s Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park is an amazing collection of dinosaur footprints, some of the longest in the world. Before this site was a natural monument, it was a quarry. One day in July 1994, a young man discovered a set of footprints, then it was made a contract with the owner Rui Galinha. The site has been studied by scientists, and in 1997 it was turned into a Natural Monument. The...

Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, England

April 28, 2021

Before 1996, much of this national collection was in storage at the Tower of London with only a small fraction open to the public. This museum alongside the River Aire in Leeds has made available a greater portion of the collection for the public, which is said to have been started by Henry VIII. The collection also incorporates several other important weapons collections. The arms and armor on display are dominated by British-produced items, but there is a large...

Den Optiska Telegrafen (The Optical Telegraph) in...

April 28, 2021

Most people visiting Grisslehamn come for the beautiful views of the Swedish archipelago or Engström’s house. While walking around, visitors may stumble upon a wooden hut with strange panels above it. These are not solar panels, but optical shutters. This building is a replica of the optical telegraph that once connected Åland to Stockholm. Grisslehamn was once an important communication hub in Sweden, sending information eastward as fast as possible. At first, this was done orally and with letters, then...

It Takes a Lot of Thought and...

April 28, 2021

In the spring of 1971, the American passenger train was dying. Since their creation around a century and a half earlier, railroads had been a primary mover of both freight and passengers. But with the advent of the American highway system and the advancement of air travel, fewer people were riding the rails, and the railroads were losing money. The government wouldn’t let the privately owned companies just drop passenger service, so Congress came up with a solution: a...

The Key West Museum of Art &...

April 28, 2021

Located just off of Mallory Square, the historic Custom House was built in 1891 at the height of Key West‘s maritime industry as the original customs building, postal service, and district courts. During the Spanish-American War, the Custom House played a central role in the U.S. Navy’s inquiry into the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana, which led to America formally declaring war on Spain. In 1932, the building became the property of the U.S. Navy and official headquarters for their...

Amber Mines in Mexico Offer Hope, Hazards,...

April 28, 2021

Patricia Diaz Ruiz walks past the jewelry stands crowding the central plaza of Simojovel, a mountain town in Mexico’s southernmost state of Chiapas. She picks up pieces of amber, inspecting them with a loupe and a black light. “I like to see what makes it to the main market, just in case,” she says. “But I head to the mines every week. That’s where you find the best surprises.” Ruiz is the daughter of a fourth-generation amber miner. She...

Edward Everard's Printing Works in Bristol, England

April 28, 2021

This ornate and colorful building was constructed at the beginning of the 20th-century. The architect responsible was William Hill, but the artistic frontage was the work of W. J. Neatby, head devisor of the Royal Doulton Company. This institution was credited with incorporating aesthetics common to the Arts and Crafts Movement into their everyday ceramic ware. The structure housed the publishing house of Edward Everard and reflects the gothic architecture of the nearby Church of St. John the Baptist. Everard...

St Ninian's Chapel in Bigton, Scotland

April 28, 2021

St Ninian’s Beach is likely one of the best-known natural sights in the archipelago of Shetland, notable for its Caribbean-like turquoise hues and powdery white sand. As a tombolo, St Ninian’s is particularly unique since it actually consists of two beaches, two sides of a spit that connects the namesake St Ninian’s Isle to the mainland. Shetland has an abundance of these formations, including a particularly rare double tombolo. However, St Ninian’s could well be the most famous in...

Pir-e-Sabz Fire Temple (Chak Chak) in Iran

April 28, 2021

Pir-e-Sabz is one of the most sacred Zoroastrian shrines left in the world. The temple is located in a hamlet by the name of Chak Chak, which literally translated means “drip drip,” in reference to the freshwater spring inside the temple. This temple is sometimes referred to as Chāhak-e Ardakān or simply Chak Chak. Pir-e-Sabz is perched on the steep cliff of a barren desert mountain, and it is surrounded by a handful of sun-scorched houses. All around these...

Podcast: The Belt and the Berm, Part...

April 28, 2021

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, enjoy a special journey told in two parts, beginning with the world’s largest conveyor belt in the Western Sahara and ending on your dinner plate. 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...

Hotel Marketing; The Latest Trends in the...

April 28, 2021

Hotel marketing has a key role to play in helping you to attract bookings and optimise revenue. For the most part, your marketing messages are how customers will become aware of your hotel and also how they will understand your values and unique selling proposition. Of course, to optimise your marketing, you need to be The post Hotel Marketing; The Latest Trends in the Hotel Industry appeared first on Revfine.com.

Why Italian Apple Farmers Are Coating Their...

April 28, 2021

Nestled among the Orobic Alps, the Italian valley of Valtellina is known across Europe for its glorious apples. The fruits grown on its terraced slopes are recognized by the European Union as products of protected geographical indication, due to their their distinctively crunchy texture and fragrant flavor. The trees themselves have also turned the valley into a destination. During spring, hikers and bikers flock to trails among the flowering apple orchards and their stunning Alpine backdrop. But in recent...

Standing Rock Monument in Fort Yates, North...

April 27, 2021

The Standing Rock Sioux Reservation covers more than two million acres of grass plains, rolling hills, and buttes running alongside the Missouri River. The reservation takes its name from a sacred rock formation that resembles a woman with a child on her back. This sacred stone stands outside the Standing Rock Agency office in Fort Yates, North Dakota. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is part of what was known as the Great Sioux Nation. The stone once stood in...

Jean Baptiste Charbonneau Grave in Jordan Valley,...

April 27, 2021

Near Oregon’s southeastern border with Idaho, miles from anything that could even generously be described as a city, is a small but well-maintained graveyard. It’s a peaceful place, as little disturbs the silence save for the gentle lowing of cows and the occasional fluttering of a magpie’s wings. It is here that the youngest member of the Lewis and Clark expedition is buried. The sweeping wilderness seems a fitting resting place for the young explorer. Nearly two centuries after...

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