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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Pyramid of Djoser
Travel to the world’s oldest intact pyramid in Egypt - and learn about the genius who also influenced the fields of architecture, astronomy, and medicine.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pyramid-of-djoser
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Good Vibrations Antique Vibrator Museum Re-Listen
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Ford’s Folly
A giant abandoned dam in Sudbury, Massachusetts, marks the inglorious failure of America’s champion of industry to triumph over nature. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/fords-folly-water-dam
Rhubarb Triangle
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Kuruvungna Sacred Springs
Eight thousand years ago, this land’s first inhabitants built a village around a sacred springs. And today, in what is now Los Angeles, CA, their descendants still work to protect the site.
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As part of Women’s History Month Atlas Obscura will be sharing some episodes from the archive starting with the story of how a 30-foot-tall mural on the side of a house in West Oakland is teaching an often left out part of the history of the Black Panther Party-- the women who fueled the movement. Read more in the Atlas: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/black-lives-matter-muralsLearn more about this project and sign up for a tour of the mini-museum here: http://www.westoaklandmuralproject.org
Possum Monument
Wausau, Florida’s monument and annual festival celebrate this furry critter’s contributions to the community. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/possum-monument
Elephant Clock
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Civic Musical Road
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St. Brigid’s Well
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