2018's brightest comet is coming to a sky near you

A monster map, New Year’s traditions, and an alluring mermaid. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. December 13, 2018 In partnership with 2018’s Brightest Comet The Wirtanen Comet may be the brightest of the year, but seeing this celestial event will take a bit of planning and effort. Read More→ For Sale: Monster Map From dragon horses to unicorn fish, there are a lot of fascinating creatures to discover in Abraham Ortelius’s map of Iceland. Read more→ New Year’s Traditions We want to hear what you do (or avoid doing) in your part of the world to ring in the new year. Share Now→ Gifts for Urban Travelers Big city traveling isn't without its challenges. These gifts will make exploring cities a walk in the park. Shop Now→ VILNIUS, LITHUANIA Alluring Mermaid Perched in a little brick enclave, this mermaid is a symbol of love and temptation. Fall victim to its charms and you'll stay in Užupis forever. Read more→ FORT PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA Forgotten Explorers Sixty years before Lewis and Clark, there were the Verendryes. This Midwestern monument is a reminder of their early expeditions. Read more→ PADUA, ITALY Astronomical Clock One of the world's oldest working clocks features all of the Zodiac signs except one, Libra. Read more→ Food & Drink Bavarian Biscuit Similar to the sugar cookie, springerle is a beautifully decorated holiday treat dating back as early as the 14th century. Read more→ Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222