Found: early evidence of children learning to hunt

Work at a Scottish castle, how Santa survived the Soviet Era, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. December 23, 2019 Ancient Hunting Toys Native American artifacts discovered on the Oregon coast surprised archaeologists with their small size. Could have these spear-throwing tools called atlatls, and weights used with them, been used by children? Read More → 9 Scottish Castles, Now Hiring Reuniting stranded tourists, tending the garden, operating a boat across Loch Ness—all these problems could soon be yours, as Historic Environment Scotland is hiring for a slew of seasonal visitor associate positions at its various storied ruins. Read more → Atlas Obscura Trips Last Chance: Contemporary Art in Cambodia Join us on an 11-day trip next February as we explore the vibrant art, religion, and food culture of the Kingdom of Cambodia while spending time with the country’s leading artists and performers. Hurry, booking closes December 31st! Learn more → How Santa Survived the Soviet Era There are versions of the character widely known as Santa Claus throughout northern, central, and eastern Europe. They are all large, bearded men who arrive with winter to bring gifts to children. But the Russian version, Ded Moroz, has a particularly strange, convoluted history. Read more → Cicada Miniatures Chinese artisans’s ‘Hairy Monkeys’ are traditional handicrafts that require magnolia buds, a steady hand, and cicada exoskeletons. Read more → Scottish Borders, Scotland 'Stuck Gates' The Bear Gates of the Traquair House, Scotland's oldest continually inhabited house, have been locked since 1745 on the instruction they remain closed until the Stuart Dynasty returns to the throne. We may be waiting a long time. Read more → From our friends at JSTOR The Great Christmas Dinner How did a religious celebration turn into a holiday that is all about home, family, and Christmas dinner? Turns out Charles Dickens has a lot to do with it. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222