Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNorth Carolina’s Hellbenders
A giant salamander has been lurking in the rivers and streams of Appalachia for more than a hundred million years. And in just the last few years – …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Heritage Walk
We go to Tallahassee and learn the incredible civil rights history of Florida's capitol city.
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2 months, 3 weeks ago
An Unforgettable Stay
DESCRIPTION: We asked you to send us stories about the places where you’ve stayed the night – some of you had some interesting experiences that live …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Vent Haven Museum (Classic)
This museum in Kentucky is either your dream place or your nightmare, depending on how you feel about dummies. Because there are more than 500 of the…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Kelly McEvers and New Mexico: A Love Story
As we approach Valentine’s Day, Atlas Obscura co-host Kelly McEvers shares two stories about a state that has a special place in her heart: New Mexic…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
This "Burning Town” Is Thriving
Centralia, Pennsylvania also attained a sort of cult favorite status -- often discussed a place you cannot and should not visit. But in this episode,…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Meet the Woman Visiting Every Museum in NYC
Jane August has set a goal to visit every single one of NYC’s roughly 200 museums. She’s chronicling her journey on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram at…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Planting Seeds for the Future
In honor of Black History Month, we are bringing you two stories about people who used nature to change their environment and communities.
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3 months ago
Flavor Graveyard (Classic)
Behind the Ben & Jerry's factory in Vermont sits a very peculiar graveyard... one dedicated to dearly departed ice cream flavors.
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3 months ago
Carville National Leprosarium
We visit a remarkable institution where people with Hansen's disease, or leprosy, learned to play music, had Mardi Gras parties, and published their …
3 months ago