Atlas Obscura is rated Least biased with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Atlas Obscura as Least Biased based on non-political coverage and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2009, Atlas Obscura is an online magazine and travel company led by American journalist David Plotz. It catalogs unusual and obscure travel destinations via user-generated content. Atlas Obscura states its “mission is to inspire wonder and curiosity about the incredible world we all share.”
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Funded by / Ownership
The website is owned by Atlas Obscura Inc. Revenue is derived through advertising, book sales, sponsored trips, and events.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Atlas Obscura publishes information on interesting destinations and food. The main feature of the website is its user-generated “The definitive map of the world’s extraordinary sights,” which features interesting destinations that people have visited. The website also features lists such as this: 7 Places Worth Trying to See on a Visit to the Korean DMZ. This list is properly sourced.
When it comes to political bias, this website does not cover politics and, therefore, is classified as least biased.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate Atlas Obscura as Least Biased based on non-political coverage and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/13/2019) Updated (12/21/2023)
Source: https://www.atlasobscura.com/
Last Updated on December 21, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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