Reviving Digital Artifacts To save bygone software, files, and more,researchers are working to emulate decades-old technology in the cloud. These portals to the past just may end up preserving the sanity of digital archivists as much as anything else.

ATLAS OBSCURA TRIPS Wander Mongolia This July, come with us as we explore unique national parks and a historic sporting festival—by road, on foot, and even on camel and horseback. LEARN MORE »

Small Island Libraries We spoke to island archives and libraries from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean to learn about their special collections.

North Korean Food It's unclear how the state-run international restaurant chain Okryu-gwan, and the people who work there, will fare under tighter sanctions.

Very Old Tattoos Here's what the shapes and symbols on that Ancient Egyptian mummy's arm mean.

TINUM, MEXICO Chichen Itza Chirp Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and an echo will ring through the air. It sounds like the song of a ghostly flock of birds. VIEW THIS PLACE »

ELGIN, SCOTLAND Meet Dandy Lion Unveiled in 2016, this 10-foot-tall statue of a hybrid beast is a shockingly absurd addition to a town known for its medieval ruins. VIEW THIS PLACE »

SWEETS Superman Ice Cream This Midwestern U.S. specialty isn't just dyed to mimic superhero garb. It's three flavors in one. VIEW THIS FOOD »