Zone Rouge (Classic)
A swath of land in Northern France still bears scars of the destruction of World War I. Destruction so bad that, in some cases, humans have never been allowed to return.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https:/...
20 Mars 202311min
Tiny Doors of Atlanta (Classic)
As part of Women’s History Month, we're sharing some episodes from the archive including this story about mysterious doors scattered throughout Atlanta. They dare you to imagine what might be found on...
17 Mars 202313min
Blurred lines with Stacy Horn
Writer Stacy Horn tells us about a period in American history when the study of psychic phenomena and the paranormal was serious business at places like Stanford and Duke University. And she reveals t...
16 Mars 202317min
Manuscript Writing Cafe
We go to Tokyo, to a particular place that is both nemesis and best friend to all those procrastinators out there. (Yes, we’re looking at you :) LEARN MORE: The Manuscript Writing Cafe is open Saturda...
15 Mars 202311min
NYC’s Most Beautiful Public Bathroom
Producer Abigail Keel takes us on the most strange, wonderful and beautiful potty break. And tells us how – and where – you can do it too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...
14 Mars 202315min
Exploring the underworld with Jessica Leigh Hester
Writer Jessica Leigh Hester joins us on a deep dive into the sewer, the subject of her new book. We’ll talk about some of the interesting (and disgusting) things she found there … like fatbergs.FIND O...
13 Mars 202314min
WHM Classic: Luciadagen
As part of Women’s History Month Atlas Obscura will be sharing some episodes from the archive, including this story about the origins of a Swedish holiday tradition which evolved from sinister pagan l...
10 Mars 202317min
More Wonders in Your Backyard
Here the podcast team shares stories of wonder and curiosity that lies just outside your doorstep. Stories feature a troll bridge, a cemetery, natural methane vents, and more.Tell us about a wonder in...
9 Mars 202312min
