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The Resurrection of Rajasthan’s Royal Liquors
After fading away post-Independence, Heritage Liquors are back and, this time, everyone can sip them. Maharani Mahansar Heritage Liquor is the modern manifestation of a nine-generation family tradition...
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Wild Life: Gynandromorphs
In a preview of our new book, we meet beautiful nonbinary animals that combine male and female characteristics. Each week, Atlas Obscura is providing a new short excerpt from our upcoming book, Wild...
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Dig a Tunnel Through the Center of the Earth to… Where?
If you, hypothetically, ignore the molten lava core. Imagine that you could drill a hole straight through the Earth. Suspend your disbelief for a moment, ignoring the molten core that would fry you....
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The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Hidden Crypts
This Atlas Obscura–themed crossword comes from independent crossword constructor Brendan Emmett Quigley. He has been a professional puzzlemaker since 1996, and his pieces have appeared in dozens of...
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Podcast: A Tasty Tale about Meyer Lemons
One notably delicious citrus turns out to be a secret killer. Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we...
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10 Places to Taste Denver’s Culinary Melting Pot
Tour some of the world’s richest culinary traditions at these Denver eateries. Much like its diverse population, the culinary influences of Denver’s food scene span the globe—putting various cuisines...
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Where to Find Budget-Friendly Bites in Denver
Explore Denver’s vibrant food scene without breaking the bank. Denver is a city of many facets. It’s both a launching pad for outdoor adventure and a hub of the arts. It’s at once scrappy and...
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Meat-Filled Desserts From Around the World
Have you tried any of these literal sweetmeats? THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE APRIL 20, 2024, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. This year, I visited...
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You've Heard of Cicadas, But Have You Heard of the Magicicada?
Cicada scientists share the secrets of this spring's rare double brood emergence. The last time it happened, Thomas Jefferson was president. This story was originally published on The Conversation. It...
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Podcast: Tree Week Love Letters
Can trees write back? Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the city of Melbourne, where every...
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Turn Your Garden Into an 'Ark of Taste' For Nearly Lost Plants
Slow Food’s annual "Plant a Seed Kit" encourages home-gardeners to cultivate rare and endangered crops. Slow Food’s Plant a Seed Kit is an initiative that seeks to get Ark of Taste seeds—rare,...
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White Rice Is Bland? These Japanese Researchers Beg to Differ
Japan's food world is eagerly awaiting an upcoming "flavor dictionary." If you ever find yourself in Japan, try this little experiment. Ask a local to explain the special appeal of takitate...
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Podcast: Oh, the Places You Will Go... to See These Notable Trees
Celebrity trees can leave a deep-rooted impression. Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we spend some...
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Meet the Giant Salmon With a Weaponized Mustache
Spike-toothed salmon grew nearly nine feet long and sported tusk-like teeth. A Chinook salmon cuts through the clear, cold waters of the Deschutes River of Central Oregon, his iridescent red scales...
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Porcelain Gallbladder Found in Human Remains in Mississippi Asylum Cemetery
A rare secret was taken to the grave in an unmarked, 100-year-old burial ground. When the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum closed in 1935, its cemetery was unceremoniously forgotten. The plant life...
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Podcast: Killer Trees with Mary Roach
Danger trees meet explosives. Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we speak with author and science...
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Wonder Is Everywhere: the World’s Longest Snake, Disappearing Meteorites, and...
Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now. Wonder is everywhere. That’s why, every other week, Atlas Obscura drags you down some of the rabbit holes we encounter as we search for our unusual...
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Japanese Green Tea Once Fueled the Midwest
It's a forgotten moment in American beverage history. On May 11, 1869, America’s first transcontinental freight train set out from California. On that momentous day, its cargo was a load of Japanese...
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