The real story behind Northern Italy's "Ghost Mansion"

Petrified sand, monastery foods, and a Beatles monument. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. October 22, 2018 Video Italian Ghost Mansion In the foothills of Cortenova, Italy, the mansion known as Villa de Vecchi sits crumbling, covered in graffiti. Rumors of paranormal activity have long swirled around the decaying edifice. But what's the real story? Watch Now → Heavenly Cuisine In many religions and denominations, monks and nuns busily make and sell sweets, alcohol, and other treats. Here are 34 examples of our favorite monastic foods from around the world. Read more → Prehistoric Sand Secrets Petrified wave ripples can tell us about the weather that dinosaurs saw. Read more → Nago, Japan Clinton Home Replica An eccentric Japanese businessman has constructed an exact replica of Bill Clinton's childhood home. Read more → ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA Thanking The Beatles This monument commemorates not only one of the world's most beloved bands, but also an important time in recent Mongolian history. Read more → MOMBASA, KENYA Renaissance Military Fort Fort Jesus, shaped like a human body pointing toward the sea, blends colonial and indigenous architectural techniques. Read more → Food & Drink Horseshoe Origins Sometimes there is a dish so iconic that unearthing its history becomes a journey into local lore and forgotten recipes. In Springfield, Illinois, that dish is the Horseshoe. Read more → FROM OUR FRIENDS AT HISTORY 007's Imperial Homage Ian Fleming may have created James Bond to project British power as it waned around the world. Read more → Sponsored by Chase Sapphire® Explore Philadelphia’s Local Art Spaces We’re working with Chase Sapphire® to host a rare look at two of Philadelphia’s distinctive and ever-evolving art spaces on November 25. Buy Tickets → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222