The fantasy maps that put the world's tallest mountains side by side

Magic shops, giant lizard, and a Māori feast. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. October 12, 2018 Mountainous Maps In the 19th century, cartographers had a penchant for plotting some of the world's tallest mountain peaks, side by side, on single charts. Read More → Video World's Largest Lizard We visited Chicago's Field Museum and got a behind-the-scenes look at how Komodo dragon specimens are preserved for future research. Watch now → Enchanted Emporia We're looking for the best magic shops in the world, and we need your help! Read more → Polar Bears on Thin Ice Less sea ice and fewer whales will make it harder for polar bears to find their meals. Read more → Mumbai, India Gilbert Hill A 66-million-year-old rock formation stands tall over Mumbai, offering stellar city views. Read more → Phoenix, Arizona Navajo Code Talkers This sculpture pays homage to the Navajo Native Americans who kept U.S. secrets safe during World War II. Read more → Ruthven, Scotland Ruthven Barracks King George II built these barracks to stave off Scottish uprisings. Read more → Food & Drink Hāngi Preparing a traditional Māori feast requires a rock pit heated by fire or hot springs. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222