Dogs have been helping humans hunt for nearly 12,000 years

Medieval exchanges, a German “vampire,” and murder beach. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. January 18, 2019 In partnership with Helping Hounds Animal bones found in Jordan indicate that dogs have been helping their human companions hunt for nearly 12,000 years. Read More → DOOEY, IRELAND Boyeeghter Bay A gorgeous hidden beach's legend and surrounding wild waters gave it its alarmingly sinister nickname, "Murder Hole Beach." Read more → Medieval Exchanges A new exhibit at Northwestern University uses artwork and artifacts to explore the impact trade had on medieval African and European cultures. Read more → LAMPEDUSA, ITALY Rabbit Islet Italy's southernmost piece of land is actually a part of Africa. As a natural reserve, the islet is populated by many gulls and lizards, but curiously no rabbits. Read more → KUNGSHOLMEN, SWEDEN One Last Lift Stockholm’s last slow, constantly moving elevator is still frequently used in an otherwise unassuming office building. Read more → HANOVER, GERMANY 'Vampire of Hanover' A massive grave in Germany remembers the 27 victims of the 20th-century serial killer known as the “Vampire of Hanover.” Read more → Food & Drink Lucky Rolls Throughout history, Austrian pull-apart bread rolls have been filled with dollops of plum or apricot preserves, chocolate, or even lottery tickets. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222