In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we learn about the Beauly Elm, an elm tree rumored to be older than Britain itself. The tree was the anchor in a community—until beetles got to it. But thanks to technology, it may be coming back to life. atlasobscura.com/articles/podca…

Eden V was a Japanese cargo ship built in 1968. On December 16, 1988, the ship was grounded on the coast near Lesina Marina, Italy, despite never sending a distress call. The wreck's circumstances have never been clarified. atlasobscura.com/places/eden-v-…

In this rural town square in Kansas, a unique statue honors the inventor of the microchip. atlasobscura.com/places/jack-ki…

Italian horror legend Dario Argento’s own shop hides a sinister museum-dungeon in the basement. atlasobscura.com/places/profond…

For potentially millions of years, people and greater honeyguide birds have forged a skill-sharing deal: The birds find hidden beehives, and humans get the hives out. Humans leave with honey, and the birds eat tasty grubs and wax. atlasobscura.com/articles/wild-…

The story behind this simple cross is as heartbreaking as it is mysterious. atlasobscura.com/places/grave-o…

Can onions predict the weather? This superstition has layers to it. atlasobscura.com/articles/how-t…

The love for strawberries was so strong, servers wore strawberry hats and green gowns while guests feasted on shortcake, sherbet, and ice cream. atlasobscura.com/articles/victo…

Usually weather vanes opt to feature a rooster. For Trinity Church in Lewes, England, however, their weather vane features a fin-tastically large shark. atlasobscura.com/places/the-lew…

In 1989, Ryūichi Yokoyama created a mural dedicated to the lost Kamakura Carnival, depicting its big parade in a frenetic, cartoonish explosion of colors. atlasobscura.com/places/kamakur…

Is this amazing tableau depicting Gilgamesh and Enki 4,000 years old? atlasobscura.com/places/legends…

In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we go to Haiti to visit a royal residence once called the Versailles of the Caribbean. atlasobscura.com/articles/podca…

Welcome to the largest collection of woven silk tapestries in the world, located in Weston, Missouri. atlasobscura.com/places/nationa…

How do you get rid of winter in Croatia? Grab a few bells and get ready to partake in the annual Habuje Zvončari (bell ringers) procession, a pre-Christian tradition that’s endured for hundreds of years in the Kastav region. atlasobscura.com/articles/sprin…

It's hard to believe that this scenic lake was once considered to be the gate of hell. atlasobscura.com/places/lake-av…

Whatever avenue you choose to celebrate this fruit, it's bound to be berry, berry, delicious. atlasobscura.com/articles/straw…

Beware the capelobo in Brazil—a humanoid anteater that's said to slurp its victim’s gray matter as if devouring termites in a mound. atlasobscura.com/articles/capel…

The first Confucian temple in Taiwan, founded by the son of a pirate lord, doubled as the island's first state-sponsored school. atlasobscura.com/places/tainan-…

Researchers estimate that there may be even more species lurking in the mangrove forests, just waiting to be tallied. atlasobscura.com/articles/cambo…

The stories about 'dark watchers' often share details: The figure stands seven to 10 feet tall and has a walking stick and hat. No one has ever been able to interact with them. Good news: It might just be a weather phenomenon. atlasobscura.com/articles/dark-…