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military history

Meet Caterina Sforza and Other Warrior Queens History Forgot

From Italy’s fortress-seizing countess to Angola’s battle-hardened Queen Njinga, these women didn’t back down from a fight.
Sarah Durn January 26, 2023
science

On the Slopes With Montana's Avalanche Detectives

They're actually scientists. And in Bozeman, they're trying to keep people safe.
Bay Stephens February 18, 2021
science

Podcast: Rae Wynn-Grant and the Bear

A wildlife ecologist specializing in large carnivores unfolds a mystery for listeners.
The Podcast Team January 26, 2023

The Explorer's Guide to Hudson Valley, New York

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history

The Balkans: Landscapes and Memories of Yugoslavia

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia
Sep 25–Oct 7, 2023
From $4,965 USD
Take a road trip across Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina with Atlas Obscura as we explore the Balkans in search of Yugoslav memorial sites.
wildlife & nature

Swim with the Singing Whales of Tonga

Tonga
Jul 26–Aug 3, 2023
From $6,970 USD
Accompanied by conservation experts, you’ll spend five full days having swim encounters with humpback whales as their song fills the ocean.
+ 3 other dates
wildlife & nature

Chiloé & the Fjords of Northern Patagonia

Chile
Dec 30–Jan 8, 2024
From $4,990 USD
Encounter an archipelago woven with ancient myths and breathtaking scenery.
food & drink

Los Angeles: America’s Culinary Frontier

Los Angeles
From $3,325 USD
history

Tunisia & the Sands of Time

Tunisia
Sep 17–29, 2023
From $4,890 USD
Discover unique landscapes, wander through winding medinas, relax by ancient oases, and journey to the Sahara and back.
+ 1 other date
history

Chiseled in Stone: Armenia’s Ancient Roots and Soviet-era Relics

Armenia
Oct 15–24, 2023
From $2,970 USD
An overland journey to uncover the ancient, complex, and tragic history of one of the earliest Christian civilizations
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Nhill Draught Horse Memorial
Dedicated to one of the horses that helped cultivate the region in southeastern Australia.
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Genoa, Nevada

Genoa Bar & Saloon

Decor at “Nevada’s Oldest Thirst Parlor” includes Raquel Welch's brassiere hanging from a stuffed moose head.
London, United Kingdom

Street Cat Bob Memorial Statue

This life-size monument honors the legacy of a famous literary feline.
San Francisco, California

Gilbert Baker Memorial

A tribute to the artist and activist who created the rainbow pride flag.
Ojai, California

Piedra Blanca

Unusual white sandstone formations in the Los Padres National Forest.
Pewsey, England

Pewsey White Horse

This figure was cut into the hillside in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI.
Marlborough, England

Marlborough White Horse

One of the smaller hillside chalk horses was designed and cut in by a group of local students in 1804.
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Mating Rituals of the Animal Kingdom With Dr. Sarah McAnulty

Starts Mon, Jan 30
4 Sessions
$70 per person
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Life Beneath the Waves: A Deep Dive on Oceans With Melissa Cristina Márquez

Starts Tue, Jan 31
4 Sessions
$70 per person
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Making Scents: Experimental Perfumery With Saskia Wilson-Brown

Starts Mon, Feb 6
3 Sessions
$215 per person
+ 1 other date
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Think Like A Museum: Curate Your Personal Collection with Alexis Hyde

Starts Tue, Feb 7
4 Sessions
$215 per person
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Thrills & Chills: Horror Story Writing With Nino Cipri

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$225 per person
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The History of Color With Carolyn Purnell

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$75 per person
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