An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore... more
Dylan sits down with guest Blake Pfeil about what inspired him to begin exploring abandoned spots, what those spaces have... more
We visit a park in Palo Alto, California, home of the world’s most famous donkey. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS:... more
An industrial water tank-turned-concert hall in the high deserts of Colorado is nothing less than a sonic wonder of the... more
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
A small bit of news, and a request. To ask Dylan your question, send an email or voice memo to... more
A map in the archives of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library in Portland, OR may be the key to... more
Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Terrestrials, a Radiolab spinoff show for families that explores strangeness on... more
Writer and friend of the show Colin Dickey tries to destroy Dylan’s holiday cheer with arguments about why Christmas is... more
Places editors Michelle Cassidy and Diana Hubbell take us on a tour of two mildly disturbing yet lovable works of... more
Dylans answers a slew of questions from staff and listeners. Plus: Do you have a question for Dylan? Send us an... more