In addition to being the co-founder of Atlas Obscura, Joshua Foer is the author of Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, which grew out of a story he wrote for Slate.

Recently by Joshua Foer

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Just Room Enough Island Has, as the Name Says, Just Enough Room for Its Single House
Joshua Foer
Oct 06, 2015 3:15 PM
Moonwalking With Einstein: Joshua Foer’s new book delves into the art and science of memory.
Joshua Foer
March 07, 2011 7:28 PM
The island-dwelling Uros of Lake Titicaca: Visiting a misunderstood tourist trap. (VIDEO)
Joshua Foer
Feb 25, 2011 11:04 AM
Crossing the keshwa chaca, a bridge made of grass, 60 feet above the Apurímac River. (VIDEO)
Joshua Foer
Feb 22, 2011 3:49 PM
Giant anacondas lurk in this Peruvian nature reserve, or so everyone says.
Joshua Foer
Feb 17, 2011 3:50 PM
One of the world's grandest waterfalls is in Peru, and no one knew about it until 2006. (PHOTOS)
Joshua Foer
Feb 14, 2011 3:53 PM
An everlasting lightning storm that rages 260 days a year in the lawless border region of Venezuela.
Joshua Foer
Feb 08, 2011 6:54 AM
A death-defying ride across a rope bridge 1,200 feet above the ground. (Video.)
Joshua Foer
Feb 03, 2011 7:08 AM
Caño Cristales: The most beautiful, undiscovered river in South America. (Video)
Joshua Foer
Feb 01, 2011 1:33 PM
No one has a photographic memory.
Joshua Foer
April 27, 2006 6:47 PM
Surviving a lightning strike.
Joshua Foer
June 06, 2005 7:24 AM
My romance with ADHD meds.
Joshua Foer
May 10, 2005 7:22 AM
How to win the U.S. memory championship.
Joshua Foer
March 16, 2005 12:57 PM
Commission: Failure
Joshua Foer
July 23, 2004 6:24 AM
Commission: Failure
Joshua Foer
July 23, 2004 6:24 AM
Pay Checked
Joshua Foer
July 18, 2004 6:15 AM
Pay Checked
Joshua Foer
July 18, 2004 6:15 AM
California Scheming
Joshua Foer
Aug 09, 2003 6:56 AM
Liberia Bound
Joshua Foer
July 26, 2003 6:32 AM
Bench Clearing Brawl
Joshua Foer
June 08, 2003 6:43 AM