The cowboy cartographer who loved California

Macabre magic, culinary journeys, and a mythical beast. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. September 03, 2018 Whimsical Maps Joseph Jacinto Mora, who some called the "Renaissance Man of the West," packed history, geography, and personal information into his incredibly detailed maps of California. Read More → Magical Museum From feathered death garlands to a prognosticator, a new exhibit at the University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum showcases the history of magic and witchcraft. Read more → Best Culinary Journeys We want to hear your greatest story of traveling for food and, more importantly, was it worth it? Read more → FAROE ISLANDS Nykur of Sørvágsvatn In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake. Read more → ZITTAU, GERMANY Narrow-Gauge Railway In 1890, this historic little railroad started carrying passengers into the heart of the Zittau Mountains. Read more → food & drink Japanese Navy Curry Introduced by British sailors in the 19th century, this thick, sweet curry quickly became a favorite aboard the ships of the Japanese Navy. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222