Podcast Episodes

Witch Cakes

These cakes had a particular ingredient that some believe protected them from witchery - and sparked one of the best-known witch hunts in United Stat…

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Spooky Sites with the Places Team

With Halloween just around the corner Jonathan Carey and Michelle Cassidy of the Atlas Places Team bring you two spooky legends of The Mothman from P…

3 years, 4 months ago

Luomus Spiders

The Finnish Museum of Natural History in Helsinki has been home to an infestation of Chilean recluse spiders for more than 50 years.

3 years, 4 months ago

Houdini’s Grave

Producer Johanna Mayer visits Houdini’s grave in Queens, NY and goes searching for evidence of the great beyond. To hear another take on Spiritualism…

3 years, 4 months ago

Cassadaga with Jamie Loftus

The Atlas Obscura Podcast is launching a week of spooky-themed stories ahead of Halloween. We begin with Jamie Loftus’ newest podcast about Cassadaga…

3 years, 5 months ago

Classic: Valley of the Whales

The fossils of Wadi al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales) in Egypt give us a glimpse of a remarkable evolutionary history. 

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3 years, 5 months ago

Times Square Hum

Producer Johanna Mayer travels to Times Square in NYC,  in search of a particular sound that may sometimes go overlooked.

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3 years, 5 months ago

Brown Dog Statue

This memorial marks the life of a pup who sparked riots over animal rights issues in London, England. 

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3 years, 5 months ago

Meramec Caverns

This giant limestone cave outside of St. Louis, MO. is home to a combination of kitsch and world-class scenery.

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3 years, 5 months ago

Louie Mattar’s Fabulous Car

The San Diego Automotive Museum in California contains one man’s dream...of creating the ultimate road trip car. 

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3 years, 5 months ago