In Siberia, sandy dunes sit alongside taiga forest and snow-covered mountains.

This is the Chara Sands in Zabaykalsky Krai—yes, real dunes right in the middle of the Siberian taiga.

And between Denmark and Sweden, a bridge seems to vanish beneath the sea. The route crosses an artificial island before continuing through an underwater tunnel.

How did sand dunes end up in the taiga, and why was this unusual bridge built? You’ll find the stories on “Beyond the Atlas.”

The channel also explores remarkable places, geographic oddities, and fascinating facts about our world. Well worth a follow.

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