The Grave of XYZ (Classic)
We go to Deep River, Connecticut – where the story of a botched bank robbery more than 100 years ago has taken on a life of its own as an urban legend. MORE: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-gr...
6 Mars 11min
The Mirror That Reveals Your Truest Self
There is a mirror said to reveal the truest, most precise reflection of oneself. It’s called the Aranmula Kannadi. The tradition of mirror-making has been passed down for generations by self-taught ar...
5 Mars 21min
The Fish Doorbell of Utrecht
The Dutch city of Utrecht is built around an iconic canal lined with historic homes. But for the fish of the city, the view isn’t quite so picturesque. Each spring, migrating fish get trapped in the m...
4 Mars 12min
Daylight Saving: Donuts and Mirrors
Daylight saving time is nearly upon us. Today, we’re visiting two places with very different approaches to harnessing the sun. One imposes rules on it, wreaking havoc on residents and travelers… and t...
3 Mars 12min
The Mystery Woman on the Beer Tap
We look into the story behind a regionally famous – and controversial – beer tap in Des Moines, Iowa. Read Mandy Naglich’s article about Ruthie in Vice. We always want to hear from you! If you have a...
2 Mars 12min
Lost Wonder: Lake Karachay (Classic)
Lake Karachay in Ozersk, Russia is the site of a former secret Soviet Union nuclear facility - that’s inspired art despite the little that’s publicly known of the site. This week, we’re bringing your ...
27 Feb 9min
Lost Wonder: The Borscht Belt with Marisa Scheinfeld (Classic)
Dylan is joined by Marisa Scheinfeld, a photographer who has dedicated years to exploring the lost and abandoned properties of the Borscht Belt: a stretch of hundreds of hotels, resorts and summer cam...
26 Feb 20min
Lost Wonder: Moose Boulder (Classic)
How far would you go to find the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake in the United States? This week, we’re bringing ...
25 Feb 13min
