Best Witness Docs & Atlas Obscura Podcasts (2024)

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A Walk Through Sandwich History with Barry Enderwick 21:09

1h ago21:09

21:09

Barry Enderwick has made and tasted more than 1000 sandwiches from across history. Today, he and Dylan make – and eat – three sandwiches that each tell us something about history, culture, and ourselves. Pre-order Barry’s book, Sandwiches of History: The Cookbook, today!By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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The Mysterious Origins of Virginia’s Swimming Ponies 15:13

1d ago15:13

15:13

For one day every July, the Assateague Channel on Virginia’s marshy eastern shore is filled with the bobbing heads of swimming ponies. These feral horses are celebrities in the area, but nobody actually knows exactly how they got there. Atlas Obscura senior editor Gemma Tarlach tells us the story and wrote about it here.…

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How Caribou Gave Us a Peek at Life 9,000 Years Ago 17:44

23h ago17:44

17:44

In 2008, a researcher floating in a boat in Lake Huron had an idea for how to learn more about our prehistoric ancestors. It involved sonar, a lot of patience, and some very bumbling AI caribou. Listen to Morgan Springer’s original story here. For more stories about the land, water, and inhabitants of the Great Lakes, check out Points North whereve…

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We Want to Hear Your Unusual Road Trip Stories 0:59

3d ago0:59

0:59

We're working on another listener-led episode and want to know: What is your favorite unusual road trip destination? The weirdest road trip memory holed deep in your subconscious. Where was it? What did it look like? What do you remember? Maybe there is a place you have taken a friend, or your own kids and just thought. Oh man, they are going to fr…

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House the Giants Built (Classic) 14:52

1h ago14:52

14:52

Anna Swan had an adventurous life before settling in Seville, Ohio and building a house large enough to fit her large life.By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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Double Header for the Fourth 27:44

3h ago27:44

27:44

Today we have two classic episodes to share about hidden histories of America. In one, we’ll hear the story of an unconventional Revolutionary patriot – an enslaved woman who sued her enslaver. And in the other, we’ll learn about a group of Native American veterans who developed an unbreakable secret code during World War II – and the unlikely loca…

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The Big Duck 13:27

1d ago13:27

13:27

The story of a big idea, and a big duck – and how this duck would go on to become an important architectural landmark that would influence buildings all around the world. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/big-duckBy Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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New York City’s Black Oyster King 16:22

2d ago16:22

16:22

Thomas Downing, who arguably invented fine dining in New York City, had a secret going on underneath the floor of his popular oyster house. Writer Briona Lamback tells us the story. If you want to read the full article, check out the link here. And if you’re looking for an oyster experience, Briona recommends Brooklyn-based The Real Mother Shucker,…

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The Gilbert Baker Mural 14:42

3d ago14:42

14:42

Gilbert Baker’s pride flag design is now a worldwide symbol for LGBT freedom and liberation. Now, his former stomping grounds remember his efforts with a beautiful mural. But there’s more to this pride-filled house than meets the eye. SEE the mural for yourself here and learn more about the artist here.…

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Jadeite Cabbage (Classic) 14:21

12d ago14:21

14:21

This tiny stone cabbage has a big backstory stretching from the rich, treasure-laden halls of Beijing’s Forbidden City...through a harrowing wartime escape...to its prized place at the National palace museum in Taipei, Taiwan. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/jade-cabbageBy Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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Roop Kund 28:47

7d ago28:47

28:47

Author Doug Preston brings us back into the world of his latest book, The Lost Tomb, with a story of a remote lake in the Himalayas where hundreds of human skeletons were discovered – puzzling scientists and researchers for years.By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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The Glove Museum 15:20

8d ago15:20

15:20

This museum in New York is a recreated 19th century glove making workshop complete with sizing tools, cutting blocks, and irons. It’s also part studio, part exhibition space and the brainchild of a craftsman who dedicated his life to the art of glove-making. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-glove-museum…

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Grizzly Adams: America’s Mythic Mountain Man 16:18

11d ago16:18

16:18

In the 1850s, one anonymous Massachusetts shoemaker became a national celebrity – all by exhibiting his “family” of captured grizzly bears.By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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In The Heart Of NYC, A Refuge For Birds 11:40

10d ago11:40

11:40

A hospital and rehab center for birds in Manhattan started with a woman who just wanted to do all she could to help an injured goose. Decades later, it has become an institution. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/wild-bird-fundBy Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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The Start of a Language 17:04

14d ago17:04

17:04

Places editors Michelle Cassidy and Jonathan Carey bring us stories about two specific languages that were created by people who gave us a glimpse into their worlds and cultures – real and imagined.By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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Nerding Out on Ancient Queens with Torri Yates-Orr 25:40

14d ago25:40

25:40

History buff Torri Yates-Orr gives us the tea on Nefertiti, Cleopatra, and Amanirenas – and explains why we often don’t hear their full stories in history class.By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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For Keeps Books (Classic) 16:22

16d ago16:22

16:22

In Atlanta, on this historic Auburn Avenue, sits a small bookstore and reading room that’s been called “an interactive art museum of Black Thought” LEARN MORE: https://www.forkeepsbooks.com/By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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The Last Baldwin House 14:43

16d ago14:43

14:43

James Baldwin’s former home in the South of France is a site that many visit hoping to feel the essence of the great African-American writer. But should it be?By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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America’s First Celebrity Bartender And The Book That Changed Bars Forever 17:24

17d ago17:24

17:24

In the early days of drinking in America, bartenders passed down drink recipes simply via word of mouth. Then, a suit-wearing, itinerant bartender decked out in diamonds changed everything. Plus, big news! “Atlas Obscura: Wild Life” is coming soon to bookstores near you. Pre-order your copy now!By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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Tell us your road trip stories & get travel advice from Dylan 4:51

19d ago4:51

4:51

What is your favorite unusual road trip destination? Plus, Dylan wants your travel questions. Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message, or send a voice memo to Hello@Atlas Obscura.com.By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum (Classic) 17:12

23d ago17:12

17:12

Noah Purifoy was a pugilistic LA artist who eventually filled a 10 acre plot of land in Joshua Tree, CA with his off-kilter art. Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Museum: http://www.noahpurifoy.com/joshua-tree-outdoor-museum Learn more about Dale Davis: https://dalebdavis.com/ Listen to our episode about Leimert Park: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/pod…

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In the Doldrums with Bernie Harberts 22:51

26d ago22:51

22:51

Ultimate slow travel adventurer (and friend of the show) Bernie Harberts returns to tell us what happened when he spent months floating alone at sea. Bernie is also an author and filmmaker. You can read more about Bernie's travels at his website www.riverearth.com.By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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Your Stories Of Traveling With Parents 12:25

23d ago12:25

12:25

Listener stories of hitting the road, parents in tow. We’ll hear about an unexpected run-in with a group of lumberjacks, a rare road trip with parents visiting from Thailand, and a heart-pounding incident in Istanbul. If you have a suggestion about our next call out episode or a place you would like us to look into, please write us an email at hell…

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Black Cultural Archives 13:45

27d ago13:45

13:45

We visit a London neighborhood that’s the epicenter of Caribbean culture and a place that aims to be the home for Black British history. Learn more about the Black Cultural Archives here.By Stitcher Studios & Atlas Obscura

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The Secret Nazi Weather Station Named Kurt 14:37

25d ago14:37

14:37

During the 1970s, archaeologists and fishermen stumbled across an abandoned military weather station on the coast of Labrador. It was labeled “Canadian Meteor Service.” The problem was: the Canadian Meteor Service didn’t put it there. In fact, the Canadian Meteor Service didn’t even exist. MORE: You can visit Weather Station Kurt at the Canadian Wa…

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The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Mob Queens

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A Walk Through Sandwich History with Barry Enderwick 21:09

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The Mysterious Origins of Virginia’s Swimming Ponies 15:13

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How Caribou Gave Us a Peek at Life 9,000 Years Ago 17:44

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We Want to Hear Your Unusual Road Trip Stories 0:59

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House the Giants Built (Classic) 14:52

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Double Header for the Fourth 27:44

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The Big Duck 13:27

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New York City’s Black Oyster King 16:22

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The Gilbert Baker Mural 14:42

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Jadeite Cabbage (Classic) 14:21

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Roop Kund 28:47

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The Glove Museum 15:20

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Grizzly Adams: America’s Mythic Mountain Man 16:18

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In The Heart Of NYC, A Refuge For Birds 11:40

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The Start of a Language 17:04

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Nerding Out on Ancient Queens with Torri Yates-Orr 25:40

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For Keeps Books (Classic) 16:22

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The Last Baldwin House 14:43

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America’s First Celebrity Bartender And The Book That Changed Bars Forever 17:24

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Tell us your road trip stories & get travel advice from Dylan 4:51

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The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum (Classic) 17:12

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In the Doldrums with Bernie Harberts 22:51

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Your Stories Of Traveling With Parents 12:25

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Black Cultural Archives 13:45

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The Secret Nazi Weather Station Named Kurt 14:37

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