The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Written by: SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
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  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • The Timbuktu Manuscripts

    The Timbuktu Manuscripts
    Dec 23 2024

    These documents highlight the intellectual legacy of an ancient civilization based in Timbuktu, Mali.

    READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/timbuktu-manuscripts-mali
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    13 mins
  • A Message from Dylan. Plus: Send Us Your Questions!

    A Message from Dylan. Plus: Send Us Your Questions!
    Dec 21 2024

    A small bit of news, and a request. To ask Dylan your question, send an email or voice memo to hello@atlasobscura.com.

    Or, give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message.
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    2 mins
  • The Portland Treasure Map

    The Portland Treasure Map
    Dec 20 2024

    A map in the archives of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library in Portland, OR may be the key to finding buried treasure that has yet to be found.

    READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/buried-treasure-portland-oregon
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    15 mins

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