A photographer's journey through the heart of UFO country

Landmarked landfill, canned cheese, and Cambodian ruins.

Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. July 31, 2018 Documenting the Heart of UFO Country In his new book, the Spanish photographer Javier Arcenillas offers a believer's-eye view of out-of-this-world sites in the American West, from Nevada's Area 51 to Roswell, New Mexico. READ THIS STORY » ATLAS OBSCURA TRIPS We're Headed to Jordan! In May 2019, join us as we visit long-abandoned desert fortresses and Biblical landmarks, discover dramatic rock formations, and float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea in this awe-inspiring country. LEARN MORE » How a Landfill Became a Landmark Getting historical recognition for a dump can be a messy process. When California's Fresno Sanitary Landfill became a National Historic Landmark in 2001, the designation generated a lot of controversy. READ THIS STORY » This Ancient Cambodian Capital Washed Away Koh Ker's massive water-management system failed spectacularly soon after it was built and the city was never the same again. READ THIS STORY » Britain's First Domestic Tea Plantation The Tregothnan Estate, situated in the fertile countryside of Cornwall, produces a tea made exclusively with leaves from the plantation's bushes. VIEW THIS PLACE » The Last Covered Bridge in New Jersey Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge, originally built in 1872 for horse-drawn carriages, was nearly dismantled in 1960 until the community pushed for this historic landmark to be rebuilt instead. VIEW THIS PLACE » Cougar Gold Cheese This canned cheddar was invented by a dairy professor at Washington State University, and is created using a special bacteria culture that prevents it from exploding. VIEW THIS FOOD » SPONSORED BY CHASE SAPPHIRE® Exploring L.A.'s Secret Japanese Village On August 26, we're working with Chase Sapphire® for an exclusive look at the fashion designer Peter Lai's secret Japanese Village, where extravagant costumes, antiques, ceramics, and more have been organized into a temple, theater, tea room, and doll shop. buy tickets » Visit AtlasObscura.com | View in Browser | Unsubscribe | See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222