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animals

The Mysterious Return of Great Britain's Loneliest Bat

Missing for two years, an elderly greater mouse-eared bat has been the island's only known member of the species for decades.
Patrick Barkham May 23, 2022
japan

Inside Japan's Cult-Favorite Puzzle Laboratory

Atlas Obscura is bringing you logic challenges from the pages of Puzzle Communication Nikoli.
Alex Bellos May 23, 2022
royalty

What Does the Title 'Esquire' Mean, Anyway?

And what does it have to do with lawyering?
Dan Nosowitz February 3, 2021
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food & drink

New Orleans: Roots of a Creole Kitchen

New Orleans
Oct 10–14, 2022
From $3,475 USD
+ 3 other dates
food & drink

Lisbon: Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine

Portugal
Jul 11–17, 2022
From $3,920 USD
Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant presence of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.
+ 4 other dates
history

In the Footsteps of Pharaohs: Exploring Ancient Egypt

Egypt
Sep 29–Oct 8, 2022
From $4,360 USD
Discover ancient and modern Cairo then cruise along the Nile taking in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
+ 4 other dates
history

Romania: Castles, Ruins, and Medieval Villages

Romania
Jun 17–27, 2022
From $3,350 USD
Take in towering gothic churches, stunning palaces and monasteries, and a former salt mine that's been turned into an underground wonderland.
+ 3 other dates
food & drink

Forest to Table in Alpine Slovenia

Slovenia
Jun 5–10, 2022
From $2,578 USD
Alongside local experts, we'll munch our way through Slovenia's stunning alpine pastures, forests, and lakes—gathering wild foods, making mountain tea, and crafting a charismatic cheese.
+ 2 other dates
history

Past Future Monuments of the Balkans

Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Oct 4–16, 2022
From $3,860 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.
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Oakland, California

Wahpepah's Kitchen

This restaurant features Native American foods from across the country.
Budapest, Hungary

Ghetto Wall Memorial

The holes in this wall provide a glimpse into Jewish life in Budapest, both past and present.
Izamal, Mexico

House of Luis Cantón Marín

A house mixing elements of Chinese and Mexican architecture stands as a tribute to the Chinese-Mexican Bishop who lived here.
Minsk, Belarus

Site of the Russian Social-Democratic Workers' First Congress

The secret meeting held in this building would forever change the world.
Orbost, Australia

Snowy River Railway Bridge

When it was built in 1916, this bridge was critical infrastructure for local farmers. Today, it's being restored for walking and biking.
Old Town, Washington

Dungeness Spit

The longest spit in the United States ends at a lighthouse in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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Hidden Mythology: Decoding Everyday Symbols with John Bucher

Starts Wed, May 25
4 Sessions
$70 per person
Online Course

Paper Botanicals With Kate Croghan Alarcón

Starts Sat, May 28
5 Sessions
$235 per person
Online Course

Think Like A Museum: Curate Your Personal Collection with Alexis Hyde

Starts Tue, May 31
4 Sessions
$215 per person
+ 1 other date
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Recreating Ancient Recipes With VAWAA

Starts Sat, Jun 4
3 Sessions
$70 per person
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Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Writing With Anca Szilágyi

Starts Sat, Jun 4
4 Sessions
$225 per person
+ 2 other dates
Online Course

Soil Science: Exploring the World Beneath Our Feet With Annie Novak

Starts Mon, Jun 6
3 Sessions
$65 per person
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