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Bunker Soratte in Rome, Italy

December 21, 2020

The lonely limestone mountain of Mount Soratte (ancient Soracte) looms on the horizon north of Rome and although its height is modest (just under 700 meters), its peculiar isolation and history enhance its mysterious aura. Goethe in his Italian Journey, described the mountain in these terms: “Soracte stands out by itself in magnificent solitude. Probably this mountain is made of limestone and belongs to the Apennines.” On its southern ridge lies the town of Sant’Oreste, named after a Christian...

The Mystery of Harriet Tubman's Family Cabin

December 21, 2020

There were days when even four-wheel-drive was no match for the water. It was November 2020, and Julie Schablitsky, chief archaeologist at the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, was trying to navigate swampy terrain in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, in Dorchester County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Some days, it was impossible: After a rain, water pooled on the roads. Even when the crew could get through, the murky liquid breached their boots. When Herschel Johnson, a...

A Mysterious Black Spot Offers Clues to...

December 18, 2020

Nearly a century after a tragic Arctic expedition secured a portion of Greenland for Denmark, a final diary entry by one of the explorers has offered up a clue to how he spent his last, frigid moments. The secret lay in a mysterious spot of dark material stuck to the page, rather than in the words themselves. “No food, no foot gear, and several hundred miles to the ship,” wrote Jørgen Brønlund, the last survivor of a three-man sledge...

The Flaming Cocktail Cauldrons of German Christmas

December 18, 2020

This month, Gastro Obscura is sharing the recipes and stories behind amazing holiday dishes and drinks from around the world in the ongoing series “Home-Cooked Holidays.” Imagine you’re at a German Christmas market. You’ve probably sipped some mulled wine, nibbled on gingerbread, maybe listened to a children’s choir. You’re just starting to settle into the expected ambience of holiday gemütlichkeit when you see an enchanting blue flame dancing atop a cauldron. It beckons you with its flicker and carries...

Peep These Wondrous Holiday Light Displays Around...

December 18, 2020

On a late December evening in 1880, Thomas Edison wanted to impress some city officials visiting his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. He had been working on making incandescent light bulbs more practical and longer-lasting, so he hung a double row of 290 lamps outside. The “soft and mellow light” was “beautiful to look upon” and “brilliant,” The New York Times reported. The timing was right, but it was a few more years before electricity would be firmly...

Oost-Indisch Huis in Amsterdam, Netherlands

December 18, 2020

As with most big cities in Europe, the Dutch capital of Amsterdam is packed to the gunnels with historic buildings. Most visitors pass by these bastions of history without even knowing. One such building is the imposing Oost-Indisch Huis. Today part of the University of Amsterdam’s science-centered library, this building once served as the headquarters of the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC). Also known as the Dutch East India Company, the VOC was established in 1602 CE as the first...

The Poets Path in South Ayrshire Council,...

December 18, 2020

Every year, thousands of tourists visit Burns Cottage, where Scotland‘s most famous poet Robert Burns was born in January 1759. His celebrated works include poems such as Address to a Haggis, which is sung during New Year’s celebrations across the world. Most visitors then jump into their cars and drive a short distance to the Burns Museum to check out more information. In doing so, many sadly miss out on a ten-minute walkway that connects these two attractions. The path is...

Kaymoor Mines in Fayetteville, West Virginia

December 18, 2020

Overlooking New River Gorge, Kaymoor One was one of the biggest of the many coal mines that dot this part of West Virginia. Abandoned in the 1960s, it’s now overrun by vegetation, but accessible to hikers interested in the region’s history. From 1900 to 1962, the mine drew workers from across the country, mainly African Americans from the South and European immigrants, who lived in a company town of more than 100 houses and dug up some 16 million...

Hypnotic Turtle DreamBox in Broomfield, Colorado

December 18, 2020

If you happen to be out for a drive in Broomfield, Colorado, you may want to stop by the Hypnotic Turtle DreamBox mini-gallery to take in some local art. First opened in summer 2019, the Hypnotic Turtle DreamBox is a community art project that fosters creativity and imagination. This was done by transforming a lending library into a permanent tiny gallery with revolving exhibits. The current DreamBox exhibit, “Science Fiction,” was crafted by local artist and creator of the...

Ely S. Parker's Grave in Buffalo, New...

December 18, 2020

In the shadows of the monument to renowned Seneca chief Red Jacket is the much smaller grave marker for his great grand-nephew, Ely S. Parker. Known by his Seneca name, Do-Ne-Ho-Geh-Weh meaning “Keeper of the Western Door,” Parker had a front-row seat to some of the greatest moments in United States history. He also reached the highest echelons of government despite lacking U.S. citizenship. Born in 1828 on the Tonawanda Reservation near Indian Falls, New York, Parker was a...

Inside the Deep Gun Culture of Gwalior,...

December 17, 2020

In early November 2020, as voters in the United States went to the polls in a historic election, people in another part of the world were taking part in a democratic process of their own: 16 assembly seats were on the ballot in the Gwalior-Chambal region of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. For days leading up to the election, long lines slithered outside every police station. It was not for early voting. The men in these lines—and...

The Chic Garments Made From WWII Escape...

December 17, 2020

English printmaker Hester Cox knew she didn’t want a traditional white dress for her North Yorkshire wedding in 2016. Her now-husband agreed. So Cox chose something different: a dress made from silk maps of Scandinavia dating back to the 1940s. Working with designer Sara Jane Murray, Cox chose maps of Sweden showing a pale blue sea dotted with small islands. She based the style on a favorite sundress. The unique garment received global media attention, but it’s not as...

Thailand's Bhikkhunis Want Recognition and Respect

December 17, 2020

The Venerable Dhammavanna, a former journalist living in Nakhon Pathom province, about 30 miles outside Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, now wakes each morning at 5:30. First, she meditates, then has a breakfast of rice. Dressed in saffron robes, she tackles her morning work—cleaning, welcoming visitors, even attending to IT snafus. She dines again at 11, and then takes classes in Buddhist teachings in the afternoon before completing community service tasks and winding down her day with chanting. She lives at...

'The Sockman' in Loughborough, England

December 17, 2020

This stocky bronze figure, bearing his charming grin and local tattoo is quite the colorful presence in the town center. With only a sycamore leaf protecting his dignity and a single foot bearing his only piece of clothing, “The Sockman” spends his days, leg outstretched, admiring this zig-zag sock. Not only is this sculpture quirky and unique, it also honors an industry close to the town’s heart. Since the 18th-century, the woolen industry has been a core part of...

Sheepwash Pen and Lambs' Bank in Ashford...

December 17, 2020

Next to the appropriately named Sheepwash Bridge in Ashford in the Water in Derbyshire, England, is an ancient sheep pen that was used until the 20th-century. It was designed to house sheep while they were being washed. This was done prior to sheering or taking the sheep to market. The tradition continues today, but for tourism purposes. It often occurs on Well Dressing Day, the day of the year when the annual Water Well Dressing is revealed to the...

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