Atlas Obscura

Henry VIII’s Wine Cellar in London, England

In cities as old as London, history is often buried beneath our feet. This is c...

Grand Staircase at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in Lon...

In 1996, the Spice Girls released the permanent ear worm “Wannabe,” with a musi...

Dear Atlas: What Parts of Route 66 Are Worth the Drive?

Dear Atlas is Atlas Obscura’s travel advice column, answering the questions yo...

Hunglodei Nanshan Fude Temple in Taipei, Taiwan

If you’ve driven along Taiwan’s Highway #3 near Taipei, you’ve probably noticed...

Church of Saint Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos Church) in Maz...

Built in 1324, Agios Nikolaos Church is located in the quiet village of Maza Ap...

Hexing Coal Mine in Taipei, Taiwan

Northern Taiwan once had a thriving coal industry, but it declined due to low-q...

Funazuka Burial Mound in Ikaruga, Japan

In a corner of the parking lot outside Hōryū-ji Temple, the oldest surviving wo...

Albert Edward Institute Library in Pune, India

Queen Victoria’s oldest son, Albert Edward, visited Pune, India in 1872 during ...

Prime Ministers Avenue in Ballarat, Australia

Ballarat has historically been one of Australia's most important cities. It was...

Make Nowruz Magic With Samanu

This article is adapted from the March 15, 2025 edition of Gastro Obscura’s Fa...

St. James’s Theatre Reliefs in London, England

London has a rich theatrical history. The city boasts over 240 performance venu...

Justo Sierra Historical Synagogue in Mexico City, Mexico

The history of Judaism in Mexico generally reflects that of Jewish communities ...

The Color of St. Patrick's Day Wasn't Always Green

This story was originally published on The Conversation. It appears here under...

The Undercover Woman Who Changed Asylum Tourism Forever

In 1887, New York’s infamous Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island receiv...

Feldstraße Bunker in Hamburg, Germany

Few buildings in Hamburg feature such a jarring contrast between hulking, Bruta...

Podcast: The Circus Capital of the World

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podca...

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