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puzzles

In 2022, We Wanted to Tease That Brain of Yours

Some of our favorite crosswords, logic puzzles, and language challenges from the first year of AO Puzzles, with more to come!
Samir S. Patel January 2, 2023
science

Revisiting the Weird and Wonderful Nature of 2022

This year, we met creatures (and other living things) great and small, from the world’s largest organism to microscopic parasites.
Gemma Tarlach December 30, 2022
food

A Year in Food Art, From the Beautiful to the Bizarre

In 2022, we covered the world’s most creative cuisine.
Sam O'Brien December 30, 2022
haunted

2022 Was Another Scary Year, and We Have the Spooky Stories to Prove It

From oomancy to human hematophagy, we got weird, wondrous, and wicked this year.
Samir S. Patel December 29, 2022
amusement parks

Our Favorite Photos of 2022 Are a Feast for the Eyes and the Imagination

Wondrous portraits of feathered friends, lowriders, a handmade amusement park, and more.
Winnie Lee December 29, 2022
secret

In 2022, Celebrities Spilled Their Secret Obsessions to Us

From ghost hunting to masala chai, singers, authors, and other influencers revealed their unexpected interests.
Sarah Durn December 28, 2022
art

Our Favorite Illustrations of the Mysteries, Histories, and Heroines of 2022

Bringing a visual spark to some of our most unusual stories of the year.
Winnie Lee December 28, 2022
museums

Our Behind-the-Scenes Peeks at Some of the World's Most Interesting Museums

In 2022, Atlas Obscura sought out wonder in cultural institutions beyond the glass cases and white walls.
April White December 27, 2022
science

Our Favorite Science Stories of 2022

From engineering VR terror to tracking tipsy monkeys, we love watching researchers at work.
Gemma Tarlach December 27, 2022
history

From a Skull to a Kiss, Atlas Obscura's Favorite History Stories of 2022

Ancient Egypt, medieval Middle East, and 19th-century America all saw surprising new histories uncovered this year.
April White December 26, 2022
List

Our Favorite New Places of 2022

We added more than 1,500 places to the Atlas this year, and these are a few of our favorites.
Atlas Obscura December 23, 2022
native americans

A Year of Stories About Indigenous Achievement and Innovation

This year we highlighted ideas around the world to address some of our most persistent problems.
Line Sidonie Talla Mafotsing December 21, 2022
mystery

2022 Was a Great Year for Mysteries

Our favorite head-scratchers, from a frightening stone to a curious cow's tooth to maybe, just maybe, buried treasure.
April White December 21, 2022
climate change

Our Favorite Environment Stories of 2022

From a 'happiness farmer' to dauntless vets, we met people rekindling hope through perseverance and innovation.
Gemma Tarlach December 20, 2022
restaurants

7 Trailblazing Women from Every Continent

In 2022, we traveled the globe to share the stories of powerful warriors, fearless activists, and more.
Sarah Durn December 13, 2022
food

Our Favorite Recipes of 2022

From boozy fruit preserves to tomato soup cake, we're looking back at a year of culinary curiosity.
Sam O'Brien December 12, 2022