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Subculture

Meet the Meteorite Hunters Who Rush In When Space Rocks Crash to Earth

For this community of “space cowboys,” entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts, a fireball streaming across the sky offers big risks and bigger rewards—and new tech is heating up the competition.

Sarah Durn September 29, 2022

Atlas Obscura Tries: Mermaid Camp

Sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA

Mexico City, Mexico

Emo War of Metro Insurgentes

In 2008, this Mexico City metro station was the site of an hours-long fight between emo, punk, and goth groups.

Meet Kenya's Sisterhood of Badass Bikers

The women-only motorcycle club offers skills learning, solidarity, and support that echoes pre-colonial networks.

Peace Mundia March 30, 2022

The 'Rock Food' Feast That Looks Good Enough to Eat

Welcome to the world of rockhounds, pebble puppies, and a bizarre art installation almost 40 years in the making.

Diana Hubbell December 17, 2021

Meet the Proud Shoppers of Aldi’s ‘Aisle of Shame’

This aisle has its own subculture and fan club.

Sara Murphy December 2, 2021

At a Death Cafe, Tea and Couscous Make Mortality Easier to Swallow

Let's talk about death, baby.

Abbey Perreault November 26, 2018

The Massively Friendly World of Competitive Giant Pumpkin Growing

Big gourds, small egos.

Paula Mejia October 24, 2017

Inside the Mumbai Deaf Community's Unique Public Transit Culture

The city's rail system offers deaf riders special compartments that double as bustling meet-up spots.

Cara Giaimo May 9, 2017

Listen to the Strange and Wonderful Sound of One of Earth's Best Whistlers

“You can’t really study or learn whistling, but it is kind of magical to see and hear.”

Sarah Laskow April 4, 2017

9 Sacred and Superstitious Voodoo Sites You Can Visit Today

Where to pick up fetishes, voodoo dolls, animal bones, hexes, and curses.

Molly McBride Jacobson October 20, 2016

From Portrait Painters To College Applicants, Squirrel Obsessives Through the Ages

Andy Wright January 7, 2016