Tiwai Island
Civil war in Sierra Leone brought this beautiful island to the brink of destruction - now it’s making its comeback.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/tiwai-island Hosted by Si...
17 Aug 202210min
The Guy Who Sings
Matt Farley has written dozens of songs about cities and towns across the United States. Why? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...
16 Aug 202217min
Grace Hopper’s Bug
Trailblazing computer scientist Grace Hopper shaped the way people use and talk about computers. Her actual computer bug is preserved at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. ...
15 Aug 202212min
Classic: The Capital Stones
Gigantic pieces of the United States Capitol rest in Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC - waiting for anyone willing to step off the beaten path. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/pl...
12 Aug 202211min
Friendship Park
Every Sunday, there’s a binational church service at Friendship Park, which straddles the U.S.-Mexico border. We sent two reporters to attend the church service — one on the U.S. side and one in Mexic...
11 Aug 202224min
Seven Keys Lodge
The world’s largest random, assorted key collection located outside Denver, CO, was inspired by a literary infatuation and includes keys to danger and memory. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlas...
10 Aug 202212min
Trevor Paglen and Experimental Geography
MacArthur Genius Grant winner, artist, and experimental geographer Trevor Paglen and host Dylan Thuras discuss documenting government surveillance, AI, and place. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
9 Aug 202216min
National Atomic Testing Museum
Las Vegas, Nevada was once the preferred tourist destination for watching weapons of mass destruction explode. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/national-atomic-testing-mu...
8 Aug 202216min
