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FIELD NOTES

A running archive of strange places, strange history and the detours behind the souvenirs.

THEY WENT FIRST

Before humans flew in balloons, Versailles sent up a sheep, a duck and a rooster. All three survived. Humans took the hint.

Coober Pedy Underground Homes: Why the Town Lives Below

Discover why Coober Pedy lives underground, from opal-mining dugout homes to hotels and churches carved into South Australia’s desert hills.

Nara, Japan: The Bow Comes With a Snack Expectation

The Volcano That Made Itself Heard Around the World

The Man Who Told Alexander the Great to Move