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	August 20, 2020

Nature’s Coolest Critters

The animal kingdom is filled with amazing creatures, and this handful of species might be some of the most impressive. From wood frogs to painted turtle hatchlings, there are species that can survive even a deep freeze without their tissue being severely damaged. Now that’s what we call cool.

Reclaiming Holy Water

In Nepal’s Nubri Valley, people know the transformative power, both spiritual and biological, of water. Nubri’s terrain operates within a Tibetan, mountainous, and rural context compared to the Hindu, urban one of Kathmandu. How have these cultural and geographical differences impacted local responses to water insecurity?

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA

Lowell Mausoleum

Just steps away from a historic telescope on the property of Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory, the small, domed structure contains the remains of Percival Lowell, a businessman-turned-astronomer whose work led to the discovery of Pluto.

ATLAS OBSCURA EXPERIENCES

Oregon Trail Live

Saddle up! Tonight, Oregon Trail Live is taking you on a journey down your favorite historic overland route. Tune in to hear about the hidden locations, unexpected characters, and wild, forgotten stories that definitely weren’t in your history books.

Peek Inside NYC’s Iconic Rubber Stamp Shop

John Casey is the owner of East Village mainstay Casey Rubber Stamps, a local landmark that has endured for almost two decades. The iconic stamp and ink shop is beloved by residents and tourists alike, who have stopped by to buy and make their own novelty rubber stamps. Get a glimpse into Casey’s intricate stamp-making process here.

Sub-Sub-Sub Island on Victoria Island

Victoria Island is the eighth largest island in the world and the second largest island in Canada. But its size isn’t what makes this place so special. Take a deep breath and say it with us now: The island is home to an island in a lake on an island in a lake on an island.

50 STATES OF WONDER

8 Shady Arizona Spots

For about half of any given year, much of Arizona is too hot to handle. But even in peak summer, the state is home to spaces that are so heavily air-conditioned they practically require a jacket. Here are eight sheltered spots to retreat from the heat.

Poveglia Plague Island

Poveglia was constructed on a permanent fortification built by the Venetian government and from 1793-1814 was used as a plague quarantine station, or “lazaretto”—one of many in the Venetian lagoon.

ATLAS OBSCURA TRIPS

A European Journey

Next year, join us on a journey to some of Europe’s most fascinating stretches, from the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone to the truffle-rich foothills of the Italian Alps. Join us as we immerse ourselves in the unique flavors, hidden histories, and pristine natural environments that illuminate the diversity of this sprawling continent.

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