Podcast Episodes

The Timbuktu Manuscripts

These documents highlight the intellectual legacy of an ancient civilization based in Timbuktu, Mali.

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1 year, 6 months ago

A Message from Dylan. Plus: Send Us Your Questions!

A small bit of news, and a request. To ask Dylan your question, send an email or voice memo to hello@atlasobscura.com. 

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1 year, 6 months ago

The Portland Treasure Map

A map in the archives of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library in Portland, OR may be the key to finding buried treasure that has yet to be …

1 year, 6 months ago

Atlas Obscura Presents: A Tour de Stumps with Terrestrials

Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Terrestrials, a Radiolab spinoff show for families that explores strangeness on Earth. In this ep…

1 year, 6 months ago

Christmas Monsters with Colin Dickey

Writer and friend of the show Colin Dickey tries to destroy Dylan’s holiday cheer with arguments about why Christmas is actually full of monsters fro…

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Art We Love to Hate

Places editors Michelle Cassidy and Diana Hubbell take us on a tour of two mildly disturbing yet lovable works of art. 

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1 year, 6 months ago

Dylan's Mailbag: Strange Things Packed, Authentic Adventures, Road Trip Food Disputes, and More

Dylans answers a slew of questions from staff and listeners.

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1 year, 6 months ago

What Was Your First International Trip?

Our first international trips can be hugely influential. We want to hear your stories about leaving your home country for the first time. Where did y…

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Larry Spring Museum of Common Sense Physics (Classic)

Larry Spring’s Museum of Common Sense Physics in Fort Bragg, California begs the question: What do you do with a science museum where the science pre…

1 year, 6 months ago

The Witch’s Gear

As the winter solstice and Yule are upon us, we are celebrating these Pagan holidays by talking about the iconic image of the witch, with Pam Grossma…

1 year, 6 months ago