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George Maciunas Square in Kaunas, Lithuania

April 8, 2021

East of the Old Town of Kaunas, a mere five minutes from the blue-domed, Neo-Byzantine St. Michael the Archangel Church, lies a small, triangular square with an Aztec symbol painted on the ground. This unique traffic island is surrounded by three busy streets; you can’t access it, you can barely even see it from street level. And that is the point. George Maciunas Square—aptly dubbed the world’s first invisible square—is a suitably curious homage to the Lithuanian-American artist who...

Fajãs of São Jorge in São Jorge,...

April 8, 2021

São Jorge is one of nine islands that make up the Azores archipelago. The long, narrow landmass measures just 53 kilometers (33 miles) long and 8 kilometers (5 miles) wide. A high plateau runs along the center of São Jorge, marked by a row of volcanic peaks. At the foot of the steep cliffs lie a number of fajãs, flat extensions of land close to sea level that stretch out from the island. Although all of the Azorean islands have fajãs, São Jorge...

Kurth Kiln in Gembrook, Australia

April 8, 2021

At the start of World War II, Australia was unprepared for the conflict, especially in regards to supplies of petrol. Attempts were made during the 1930s to increase storage, but motoring was such a new industry that no real progress was made towards keeping storage ahead of usage. As a result at the start of the war, Australia had sufficient petrol for only three months of normal consumption. During the war, petrol rationing led to the use of alternative fuel...

Heaven On Seven in Chicago, Illinois

April 8, 2021

Named both for its unusual location—on the seventh floor of downtown Chicago’s historic Garland Building, which was built in the early 1900s—and for the aromas and tastes that greet diners, Heaven On Seven has been serving Cajun fare for decades. It’s most distinctive feature, though, are the hot sauces that cover the tables and even the walls. The restaurant did not feature a hot-sauce collection when chef-owner Jimmy Bannos and his family took over the eatery in 1980, which served...

Benedict Arnold's London Residence in London, England

April 8, 2021

The name Benedict Arnold is synonymous with treason in the United States. During the American Revolutionary War, Arnold was initially a valiant member of the Continental Army, earning fame and honor during the Battle of Saratoga and the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. He gained the trust of General George Washington and in 1780, he was placed in command of West Point, a key American fort on the Hudson River in New York. But somewhere along the way, Arnold became...

Montale in Città di San Marino, San...

April 8, 2021

The towers perched on the top of the three peaks of Monte Titano are the symbol of the small country of San Marino, but while the first and second are famous tourist attractions, the third is hardly visited. The third tower, known as Montale, is the smallest and most recent of the three fortifications. It was constructed during the 14th-century after some earlier structures were renovated. In 1320, it was connected to the other two towers by a wall. The...

In Ancient Georgia, Spring Arrived with Wine,...

April 8, 2021

The gang of masked figures came barreling down Didi Chailuri’s main street just shy of 11 a.m. on a March morning. Mud-streaked, screaming, and armed with whips, they brought chaos to the narrow streets of this otherwise sleepy village of about 1,200 people in Georgia’s eastern Kakheti region. But the berikas, as they are known, were not there to stir up fear. Their arrival marked the start of the ancient festival of Berikaoba. The tradition “can be traced to...

Elk Island National Park in Fort Saskatchewan,...

April 8, 2021

One of the few places left to still see wild bison in their natural habitat, Elk Island is a unique preserve that includes Astotin Lake, the surrounding wetlands, aspen woodlands, and prairie meadows that are filled with wildlife. Most notable among this collection of wildlife is a herd of wild storied plains bison that have been brought back from near extinction. The herd has grown accustomed enough to human visitors, who can view them from their cars. During the...

Podcast: Grasshopper Glacier

April 8, 2021

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a rapidly disappearing glacier that holds the key to a forgotten species, a century-old entomological mystery, and … an opera. 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 their...

A Field Guide to North America’s Wild...

April 7, 2021

When I was a child in New Jersey, summer meant berry picking. As the wild raspberries ripened, the emerald woods around our house became spotted with bright bursts of deep purple. We would plunge through the brambles to collect enough juicy, tangy-sweet berries to make a pie. We didn’t realize that the local black raspberries were a cousin of the plumper, red variety we bought at the grocery store. We just knew that they were delicious. These berries are...

Before Key Lime Pie, Florida Loved This...

April 7, 2021

As anyone who’s visited Florida knows, the state’s sweet calling card is Key lime pie. But Key lime’s cousin—sour orange pie—is not nearly as famous in the Sunshine State. And yet, their recipes are almost identical. Both have a graham-cracker crust topped with a tangy, condensed milk–based custard. The only real difference is the fruit that’s supplying each pie’s signature flavor. The story of how one pie was catapulted into the spotlight, while another remained an obscure, though beloved,...

Junaluska in Boone, North Carolina

April 7, 2021

Junaluska provides valuable insight into North Carolina‘s history, Black Mennonites, and race in Appalachia. Thousands of tourists and Appalachian State football fans walk down King Street in Boone, North Carolina, past farm-to-table cafes and the Mast General Store, without knowing about Junaluska. The Junaluska community sits just north of the university, and it remains one of the most important and unique sites of Black history in Appalachia. During the 1850s, two free Black men—Johnson and Ellington Cuzzins—moved to Boone....

Illsan Lake Park in Goyang-si, South Korea

April 7, 2021

Ilsan Lake Park first opened in May 1996. It was constructed over a period of about three years, an impressive feat considering its size. The lake’s surface area is well over 3,o00,000 square feet making it the largest man-made lake in Asia. The park was designed to provide a natural-looking outdoor space in an urban area. There are recreational facilities, such as a promenade road and a bicycle path, along with inline skating, walking, and jogging trails that encircle the...

VisArt Video in Charlotte, North Carolina

April 7, 2021

Step back in time inside one of the largest video stores on the east coast. As a non-profit, VisArt Video is a movie museum of sorts and is an educational resource for the community regarding all things related to the filmmaking process. With more than 35,000 movies for rent, there are more than enough titles to choose from. The knowledgeable staff is always willing to answer questions and help visitors find those rare, obscure titles. VisArt Video also sells...

De Brandgrens (The Blaze Boundary) in Rotterdam,...

April 7, 2021

Rotterdam is known for its modern and daring architecture that draws many people to the city’s center. The center is also home to reminders of when the city was bombed by Nazi Germany in 1940. The local government has fought hard to make certain the city’s history and links to the past are not forgotten. To bring this history to the forefront, the Rotterdam municipality decided in 2006 to mark the border of the bombarded area with specially designed...

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