17 of the world’s most beautifully broken places

Moving discoveries, a dog fountain, and wasp crackers. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. February 13, 2019 Our Broken World Around the globe in the long-ago past, retreating glaciers carved caves; landslides spawned tapestries of pits; and wind and rain sculpted geological formations. These 17 places show that some of the planet’s most blemished areas are also its most beautiful. Read More → Found: Ancient Clues Helmets, pottery, and six bronze ship rams recently found in a Mediterranean site near Sicily are helping a team of archaeologists piece together what really happened during the Battle of the Aegates Islands, a naval conflict between ancient Rome and Carthage. Read more → Atlas Obscura Trips Capturing Myanmar Join us this November for an immersive photo expedition through grand palaces, vibrant festivals, and floating gardens. Each stop on this 11-day trip will encourage you to see the country through a whole new lens. Learn more → Sidewalk Funeral On Valentine’s Day 1994, protestors in Hollywood turned out to mourn the Brown Derby, an iconic California restaurant chain named for a hat. Read more → Community Moving Discoveries Whether you’ve found something as personal as a lost wedding ring while packing, or as exciting as a hidden door in your new home, we want to hear about the greatest discovery you’ve ever made while moving. Share Now→ Toronto, Ontario Dog Fountain Tucked behind Toronto’s Flatiron building is a whimsical, ornate fountain that honors humankind’s best friend. Read more → KUŞADASI, TURKEY Rainbow Buildings Nestled on Turkey's Aegean Coast is a charming beach town that captures all the colors of the rainbow. Read more → Food & Drinks Wasp Crackers Jibachi senbei are Japanese rice crackers with a smattering of wasps baked into every bite. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222