There is just one sculpture on the Moon

The abandoned Lock No.19, Halki Seminary, and our First Journey finalists. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. July 24, 2019 Moon Memorial In 1971, the crew of Apollo 15 left a 3.3-inch-long piece of aluminum on the lunar surface. Called Fallen Astronaut, it honors those who died in the Space Race and it is the first (and only) art installation on the Moon. Read More → Meet the Finalists Earlier this year, we announced First Journey, a chance for one of our readers to win $15,000 toward a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After reviewing thousands of entries, we’re excited to introduce you to our five finalists. Read more → Washington, West Virginia Abandoned Lock No.19 The old Lock No. 19 facility is one of the few surviving examples of the first lock and dam system built on the Ohio River. Read more → Video Controversial Reopening The Halki Seminary in Heybeliada, Istanbul, was one of the top institutions for theological education in the Greek Orthodox world until 1971, when Turkish authorities forced the school to close. Almost 50 years later, the school is preparing to open its doors to students again. Watch now → From the archives Mysterious Metal Mirror In a tradition that dates back 500 years, a group of skilled, metal-casting artisans in Aranmula, Kerala, specialize in making the Arnmula Kannadi, a metal mirror that won’t distort your reflection. Read more → Food & Drink Vínarterta Elusive in its country of origin, this multilayer cake has found a home in Manitoba's “New Iceland” region. Read more → From our friends at Quartz Original Sea Monster Research shows that squid might actually be better off as ocean waters warm. As the planet experiences intense climate change, they'll be one of the few species that thrive—and will probably be around a lot longer than humans. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222