The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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The Naica Cave (Classic) Dec 05, 2023

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Professional Adventurer George Kourounis knew he needed to visit the Cave of the Crystals, located nearly a 1000 feet beneath northern Mexico, the moment he saw a photograph from inside the cave.

READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/giant-crystals-naica

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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My Dec 04, 2023

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We got so many responses to our question about listener experiences with animal encounters that we made a second episode. Experiences include a woman who touches a tiger’s tail, a man who plays peek-a-boo with a bear and a chance meeting of a herd of elk.

WE WANT YOUR STORIES: We’re working on a new slate of episodes that will feature listener stories, and want to hear yours.

Tell us about a place you’ve been to that made you instantly feel at home. What made it special? Have you returned there? What sticks out about this place that makes it unique to you? Why does it remind you of home? How does it connect to you?

Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message telling us your name and story. Just so you know, our mailbox will cut you off after two minutes, so you may need to call multiple times if your story is long.

You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at Hello@AtlasObscura.com

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Museum of Broken Relationships (Classic) Dec 01, 2023

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This episode will break your heart. And that’s a good thing.

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Aurora Alien Gravesite Nov 30, 2023

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A small town in Texas has embraced the story of the visit and demise of an otherworldly being from the 1800s… and what many say is America’s only alien gravesite.

READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/1800-s-alien-gravesite

If you can’t make it out to Texas, check out this documentary about the incident which is online.

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Travel Ups and Downs Nov 29, 2023

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A few weeks ago, our staff here at Atlas Obscura put out an episode about our traveling expectations – places that either blew us away… or were a major letdown. And today - we are hearing YOUR stories.

WE WANT YOUR STORIES: We’re working on a new slate of episodes that will feature listener stories, and we want to hear yours.

Tell us about a place you’ve been that made you instantly feel at home. What made it special? Have you returned there? What sticks out about this place that makes it unique to you? Why does it remind you of home? How does it connect to you?

You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at Hello@AtlasObscura.com

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They Also Ran Gallery Nov 28, 2023

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An art gallery in Kansas celebrates the losers of presidential elections.

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Nue Nov 27, 2023

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A Seattle restaurant pushes diners to eat beyond their borders through its embrace of global street foods.

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Elephant Clock (Classic) Nov 24, 2023

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The Elephant Clock, a replica of an ancient invention, sits in Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, surrounded by stores like The Gap and H&M.

READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/elephant-clock

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The Family Tree (Classic) Nov 23, 2023

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A listener’s voicemail sent us searching for the story of a very special -- and giant -- oak tree in Peoria, Illinois, and the family of arborists who cared for it.

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Dyatlov Pass Part 2 Nov 22, 2023

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For decades, rumors and conspiracy theories swirled after nine people disappeared in the Ural mountains of the Soviet Union in 1959. But just a few years ago, the case was solved – even though many don’t accept the explanation. Journalist and author Doug Preston guides us through the second half of the story.

MORE: The mountain where the people disappeared has since been renamed Dyatlov Pass and is today a popular hiking destination. If you’re into this case and want to learn more – check out Doug’s new book The Lost Tomb, which will be released Dec 5.

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