Horse diving used to be the biggest attraction around

Airline food history, Orlando’s wild water park, and more. Email not displaying correctly? [View in your browser](. [73ed94ee-f881-4ea1-8e1f-44f98483021c.png]( May 15, 2023 [The Atlas Obscura Museum]( [National Poo Museum]( [In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we spend time with the world’s foremost poo enthusiasts, who operate a museum in England where excrement is elegant, elevated, and celebrated.]( [LISTEN ON OUR SITE →]( [LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS →]( [LISTEN ON SPOTIFY →]( [LISTEN ON STITCHER →]( [Death-Defying Attractions]( [Horse Diving]( [No, you read that right. For 50 years, one of Atlantic City’s biggest attractions was horse diving, where horses and their riders would plunge off platforms into pools of water. As bizarre, even cruel, as it might seem today, horse-diving was a prime traveling attraction that found a steady home in Atlantic City. For 50 years, horses and riders took the plunge there anywhere from two to six times a day, despite the obvious safety risks.]( [Read more →]( [Gastro Obscura]( [The History of Airline Food]( [Once upon a time, food on planes had a whiff of glamor. In the 1950s, for example, Pan Am passengers in economy dined on stuffed guinea hen, while those in first class enjoyed scoops of caviar and eggs made to order. That’s a far cry from the sometimes-stale snacks we get today. So how did we get here?]( [Read more →]( [Sponsored by Visit California]( [The California Dream Art Show]( [The California Dream Art Show is here! We've received an abundance of inspiring submissions from readers and their families, showcasing the unique beauty of California through a wide range of creative mediums. From sketches of spooky cemeteries to vibrant crayon drawings of tulips, these artworks capture the essence of the state's landscapes and culture. Take a moment to browse through the amazing work and let it inspire you to plan your next adventure in the Golden State.]( [View Artwork →]( [Wild Life]( [Orlando’s Wild Water Park]( [Orlando Wetlands Park—formally known as Orlando Easterly Wetlands—is a birder’s paradise, with more than 1,600 acres of different types of marsh mixed with forest and a lake. But it’s not just a wildlife hotspot. It also plays a crucial role in the greater Orlando metropolitan area’s infrastructure.]( [Read more →]( [Manhattan, New York]( [Museum of Chinese in America]( [Founded by Charles Lai and Jack Tchen, and beautifully designed by Maya Lin, this museum is packed with history. And not just Chinese history—the museum is also dedicated to preserving the more recent Chinese American legacy.]( [Read more →]( [Atlas Obscura Courses]( [How to Write a Fairy Tale]( [Fairy tales have long offered rich source material for stories. In this four-part seminar, you’ll delve into the genre of fairy tales—reading and dissecting modern retellings before sharing and workshopping a draft of your own.]( [Enroll Now →]( [Recreating Foods]( [Medieval Mead]( [Behold: bochet, a mysterious and lost style of mead. Well, we say ‘lost’—meadmakers are bringing it back, at least in spirit. Senior editor Gemma Tarlach embarked on a quest to recreate this medieval beverage, wading into the nitty-gritty of medieval yeast strains and obscure systems of measurement in 14th-century France.]( [Read more →]( [Nashtifan, Iran]( [Nashtifan Windmills]( [The small village of Nashtifan, located in northeastern Iran, is keeping ancient traditions alive. It’s home to some of the earliest windmills in the world, which are still in use today.]( [Read more →]( [Alinja, Azerbaijan]( [Alinjagala]( [The origins of this impressive fortress are not known, though historical evidence points to a fortification at this site dating back to the first century. A common story holds that, in the 14th century, it even survived a 14-year siege.]( [Read more →]( [Add a place to the Atlas]( [Subscribe to our other newsletters]( [The definitive guide to the world's hidden wonders.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Instagram]( [Visit AtlasObscura.com]( · [View in Browser]( · [Unsubscribe]( · [See All Newsletters]( 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222