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The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was the largest freighter on the Great Lakes when it was built.

great lakes

Why Is TikTok Obsessed With a 50-Year-Old Shipwreck?

The legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald lives on, thanks to Gordon Lightfoot's immortal song and a fresh crop of memes.

Allegra Rosenberg
Atlas Obscura
November 7, 2025
Why Does the Salish Sea Glow in the Dark?

untold earth

Why Does the Salish Sea Glow in the Dark?

In this episode of Untold Earth, follow efforts to understand the magic of bioluminescence in the Salish Sea.

Atlas Obscura
November 6, 2025
The towering robotic instrument at the heart of Moving Monuments features a sustainable, modular construction—designed to be reconfigured and reborn with every performance.

mechanical instruments

Capturing Toronto’s Vibrant Rhythms in Sculpture

A reclaimed metal artwork becomes an instrument to showcase Toronto’s unique vibe.

Sponsored By Destination Toronto
French artillery cannons on display in Yorktown, Virginia.

story

Exploring Virginia’s Historic Triangle, Then and Now

Twelve places, some centuries old, others contemporary, show how history never left these towns.

Sponsored By Visit Williamsburg
Green plantains are more starchy than sweet.

recipe

The Surprising Culinary History of a Humble Puerto Rican Favorite

Trifongo is an amalgam of influences from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

In Partnership With Experience Kissimmee
Arepas cooked on a fire in Venezuela.

recipe

The ‘Curvy Queen’ of Venezuelan Cuisine

Named after a beauty pageant winner, this deceptively simple dish is a national favorite.

In Partnership With Experience Kissimmee
Brightly colored auyama squash gives sancocho its signature color.

stew

A Dominican Stew That Feeds a Crowd, and Needs One

If you want to make sancocho, you’ll want to find a big pot and a lot of helping hands.

In Partnership With Experience Kissimmee
Buffalo Olmsted Park System map (1881)

urban parks

How Buffalo Became a City Within a Park

When Buffalo hired Frederick Law Olmsted to plan its parks, the Central Park designer decided to go big. The park he created changed landscape architecture forever.

Sponsored By Visit Buffalo
West Side Highway Bike Path, 2009

journalism

Zach Stafford on Places That Spark Wonder

From Tennessee to L.A., Zach Stafford talks about the magic of folding into the fabric of a new place.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
October 27, 2025
The Room of the Martys at the Jeu de Paume museum in Paris (circa 1940)

spies

How Rose Valland Saved Stolen Art From the Nazis

History often overlooks this brave woman’s efforts in World War II.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
October 22, 2025
The hotel was never finished, and its walls have attracted graffiti artists from around the world.

story

Our Favorite New Places This Week

An abandoned hotel that's a graffiti-art destination, a spot to dig fossils, an Eiffel Tower replica, and a seaside stone that seems to defy gravity.

Daniel McDermon
Atlas Obscura
October 20, 2025
Marree Man

aboriginal

Do You Know the Marree Man?

Who created this giant geoglyph in the Australian Outback?

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
October 18, 2025
Each year, thousands gather to watch the burning of Zozobra.

fire

How Zozobra Set Alight the Hearts of Santa Fe Residents

Each year on the Friday before Labor Day, this community gathers to let go of its worries—by burning a 50-foot puppet.

Sponsored By Visit Santa Fe
Nevada’s night skies offer awe and wonder, while its unique landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor activities can fill your days.

story

The Explorer’s Guide to Nevada’s Night Skies

Witness nature’s celestial wonders at Nevada’s parks—and maybe spot a few nocturnal critters.

Sponsored By Travel Nevada
White Sands National Monument

pop culture

Sam Sanders: How to Become a Nature Girly

Journalist and podcast host Sam Sanders talks national parks, themed dog meetups, and how place shapes a life.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
October 14, 2025
This lonely road on Iceland's rugged coast was vulnerable to landslides and erosion.

story

Our Favorite New Places This Week

A terrifying road in Iceland; a signpost in the middle of nowhere; an allegedly dangerous playground attraction; and a whimsical street-crossing display.

Daniel McDermon
Atlas Obscura
October 13, 2025
A raven at the Tower of London

royalty

The Disappearance of Merlina the Raven

Legend says the fate of Britain depends on the seven Tower of London ravens.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
October 13, 2025
Jacques Ze Whipper performing

circus

Jacques Ze Whipper: The Mustachioed Renaissance Man

This Renaissance fair star has gone viral online—but what exactly does he do?

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
October 11, 2025
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