A close-up look at rare 17th-century anatomical manikins

Bat migration, legendary vessels, and a haunted doll. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. September 19, 2018 video Medical Models We got a close-up look at the New York Academy of Medicine's collection of extremely rare ivory anatomical manikins. The term "manikin" denotes a human figure designed for medical simulation. watch now → atlas obscura trips Let's Go to Rome! In October 2019, join us in the Eternal City, where we'll have unique access to hidden crypts, ancient catacombs, and private homes and gardens. learn more → Unfinished Power Plant Not long after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, construction on this nuclear power plant in Crimea stopped. These days, the abandoned structure is a photogenic ruin. Read more → SERENJE, ZAMBIA Kasanka Bat Migration Zambia's smallest national park is home to one of the world's largest annual mammal migrations. Read more → PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE Nao Victoria Museum At this surprisingly poignant museum, you'll find hand-built replicas of the legendary vessels used by Patagonian and Antarctic explorers. Read more → beverly, Massachusetts Charley the Haunted Doll Rumored to have tormented a family in the late 1960s, this antique toy now resides in a quiet little oddities shop. Read more → food & drink Java's Fave Snack Chip These beloved Indonesian chips, known as emping, are actually flattened, fried seeds. Read more → Sponsored by Chase Sapphire® Exploring Bannerman’s Castle We worked with Chase Sapphire® to explore the mysterious history of Pollepel Island. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222