An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.
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The French Instinct
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Grittiness and Romanticism in New York and Paris
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Growing the Atlas
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Classic: Vigeland Mausoleum
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Fairhaven Historic Markers
Like a lot of historic neighborhoods, the sidewalks of Fairhaven in Bellingham, WA, are studded with small plaques commemorating local history. But unlike other neighborhoods, the markers in Fairhaven are a little bit darker, and a little bit weirder.Thanks to Bellinghistory with the Good Time Girls. Learn more about their walking tours here: https://bellinghistory.com/ READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/harris-avenue-fairhaven
Elmina Castle
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The Loneliest Post Office
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The Coney Island Mermaid Parade
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The Lost Boys of Robber’s Cave
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Anne Spencer’s Garden
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The Corn Palace
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Classic: Beishan Broadcast Wall
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Pigeon Towers of Iran
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Discovery Hut
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