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A primer to Italian-American history

07-12-2024

	July 12, 2024

Gastro Obscura Lists

Where to Feast on Pasta, History, and Italian-Americana

What’s more American than spaghetti and meatballs? A beloved staple, Italian-American food is as storied, varied, and, at times, downright bizarre as the United States itself. From “Italian Flag” pizzas to supposedly labor-inducing salads, here are 11 places to experience the wonders of Italian-American food.

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How-To

The Backstories of Rocks

Who hasn’t stopped to marvel over a cool rock along the lakeshore or on the trail? Here’s how to learn its backstory.

Atlas Obscura Lists

A Tour of All Things Tennis

Before Wimbledon wraps up this weekend, we're serving up a virtual tour of all places related to the sport.

How-To

The Art of Knot-Tying

Knots have been used since prehistoric times, which means that they’re not only handy, but are bound up in classic mythic stories. Here are a few.

Atlas Obscura Courses

Exploring the Aurora Borealis

Over the course of three sessions, we’ll explore the history of solar storms, the science behind them, and what they mean for us here on Earth.

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Sponsored by Travel Texas

No Matter Where You Are In Texas, It’s Destination Delicious

The story of Texas can be told through its food, and the chefs who find their inspiration here. Meet the owner behind the San Antonio restaurant Stixs and Stones, an Asian, Tex-Mex fusion spot, on a new episode of All Roads Lead to Texas.

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Ischia, Italy

The Macabre Secret of Poor Clares Convent Cemetery

This room inside this castle has a particular history
worthy of a horror movie.

Canada

The Cocktail Where Your Lips Must Touch the Toe Inside

Poland

A Mysterious Forest Where The Trees Are J-Shaped

West Virginia

Is This the Cutest Monster You’ve Ever Seen?

Maine

The Ghost Of One of the World’s Largest Ships

Sponsored by Meet Boston

Discover North End, Home to Boston’s Oldest Sites and Eateries

Boston’s North End, with its cobblestone streets and rich cultural heritage, is home to some of the city’s oldest and most fascinating sites. Check out the Union Oyster House, the oldest continuously operating restaurant in America, which has been serving classic clam chowder since 1826.

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