Remembering the seafaring women of the Age of Sail

An ancient shark found in Kansas, the history of the cornucopia, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. November 27, 2019 Women of the Age of Sail In 1817, Rose de Freycinet, a 23-year-old woman from France, disguised herself as a man to see the world aboard the French corvette Uranie. Women faced unique challenges during the Age of Sail, and first-hand accounts from de Freycinet and others are part of a new collection, The Sea Journal: Seafarers’ Sketchbooks. Read More → Found: An Ancient Shark in...Kansas Long before Kansas was a flat expanse of grassy plains, it was a part of a great inland sea that connected what is now the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean. Giant prehistoric sharks often turn up in the now-landlocked state and recently, after nearly a decade of deliberation over a collection of fossilized teeth, the menagerie added an ancient relative of today’s great whites. Read more → From the archives The History of the Cornucopia As seemingly all-American as this symbol of abundance is, the cornucopia has its roots in the mystery and magic of Greek mythology. What we generally see depicted today as a woven horn overflowing with flowers, fruits, nuts, grains, and all manner of wholesome symbols of domestic wealth, began as an animal horn. Read more → Atlas Obscura Trips Just Announced: Music and Art of Vienna On this electrifying, five-day journey, we'll delve into Vienna’s figurative orchestral pit, immersing ourselves in Vienna’s artistic culture of past and present—from the historic coffee houses that have hosted creative salons for centuries to world-renowned musical venues. Learn more → Food & Drink French-Fried Turkey Breast Combining the heartiness of Thanksgiving dinner with the sweetness of a pancake at Sunday brunch, this meal consists of a piece of turkey breast that’s been dipped in sweet batter and deep-fried. Then, it’s served with drawn butter, tangy cranberries, and a baked potato Read more → HERNDON, VIRGINIA All Pardoned Turkeys Go to Kidwell Farm Pardoning the Thanksgiving turkey is a White House tradition dating back to 1863. In modern times, the lucky birds are selected by the poultry industry for their size and docility, and pose for a very quick photo with the president before spending their final days on this farm. Read more → SAINT-MALO, FRANCE Quelmer Boat Graveyard Tucked within a cove is a poignant reminder of the sailors and boats that once sailed the Rance, a river in northwestern France. It harkens back to a time when the vessels created in the nearby shipyards were the pride of the valley. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222