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In this two-part series, we venture towards frozen graves tied to an infamous Arctic expedition. We follow two groups of adventurers, separated by more than 170 years, and play witness to the disaster...

29 Joulu 202115min

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation. Read more in the Atlas: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hachiko-hachi-shibuya-station Ho...

28 Joulu 20219min

The crumbled ruins of the world’s largest flour mill became one of Minneapolis’ most prominent graffiti-writing locations, and later a museum.Read more in the Atlas: https://www.atlasobscura.com/place...

27 Joulu 202110min

In Kongthong, India, every person’s name is a unique song, composed by their mother within a week of their birth, part of a centuries-old tradition.Read more in the Atlas: https://www.atlasobscura.com...

23 Joulu 202114min

A listener’s voicemail sent us searching for the story of a very special -- and giant -- oak tree Peoria, Illinois, and the family of arborists who cared for it.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

22 Joulu 202112min

The oldest (maybe) swimming pool in Iceland is a stunning oasis built into the side of a lush hill.  Read more in the Atlas: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/seljavallalaug Hosted by Simplecast, an...

21 Joulu 20217min

This old cement mine in Rosendale, New York, has been used as everything from a mushroom farm to a recording studio.Read more in the Atlas: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/widow-jane-mine Hosted b...

20 Joulu 202113min

The Atlas production team would like to share some of their favorite holiday places as 2021 comes to a close.  This episode will be followed by a series of re-listen episodes from the past year, publi...

16 Joulu 202115min