In its first decades, the United States nurtured schoolgirl mapmakers

Cipher on sale, cave art, and David Hume's toe. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. November 30, 2018 In partnership with Schoolgirl Mapmakers In the early 19th century, educators in the U.S. opened hundreds of small academies for young women. One popular geography exercise had girls tracing or drawing maps. These maps reflected the growing sense of American identity. Read More → For Sale: A WWII Cipher A still-functional Enigma machine has made its way to auction. Due to pressure to destroy such evidence, relatively few of these devices remain. Read more → Prehistoric Astronomy Some of the first humans used cave art to understand the night sky. Read more → Järva-Jaani, Estonia Soviet Vehicles Museum Rusted cars, trucks, and buses form a fascinating collection of Soviet-era machinery. Read more → Marovoay, Madagascar Gorgeous Gorge Runoff from the fiery cliffs of the Ambalabongo Canyon sends red water flowing into the sea. Read more → Arc-et-Senans, France The Royal Saltworks La Saline Royale was a famous site for salt production in the east of France. The shape of the complex was inspired by the course of the sun. Read more → Edinburgh, Scotland David Hume's Toe Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher's toe—well, the statue version of it—allegedly conjures good fortune. Read more → Food & Drink Rare Cheesy Spread This ancient, spreadable cheese, known as crowdie, is disappearing from Scottish cuisine. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222