The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Explore the abandoned Chacaltaya Ski Resort in Bolivia, its significance and the impact of melting glaciers on skiing and local communities. Meet the dedicated caretakers who maintain the resort despite the lack of snow, and discover their love for the mountains and desire for peace.

Noah Charney, professor and author specializing in art theft, discusses the cultural fascination with this crime. The podcast explores the motivations and misconceptions behind art theft, the story of an infamous art thief, and the enduring allure of art crime. Charney also shares details about an online course on art crime and offers a discount code for enrollment.

Explore the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum in Montana, featuring authentic dinosaur skeletons and a mummified dinosaur named Leonardo. Learn about the geological history and the museum's exciting fossil digging trips. Discover the significance of this museum and its role in attracting scientists from around the world.

Journalist Susan Casey explores the relationship between humans and the deep deep ocean, discussing the lack of understanding and exploration in this mysterious realm. She shares her experience of diving into the Twilight Zone, encountering bioluminescent fish and discussing the circular migration of deep-sea creatures. The potential risks of extracting resources from the deep ocean are also highlighted.

Explore Indiana's deep connection with basketball, from its origins to the establishment of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Learn about the influential Hoosiers celebrated in the museum and the impact of basketball on the state and its communities.

Host Dylan Thuras explores the world's longest-running science experiments, including the pitch experiment, seed viability experiment, and the Grant Study on healthy aging. These experiments highlight the slow nature of scientific discovery and the importance of social relationships. A fascinating discussion on the challenges faced by scientists in proving theories.

A special tree in Portland holds the hopes and dreams of the city. The podcast explores Nicole's journey of finding a home in the tree and the significance of wishing trees in different cultures. The impact of the Wishing Tree on the Portland community and its ability to bring people together through hope and shared wishes is also discussed.

Learn about the unconventional Jerusalem playground sculpture, Safe Water and Fall Travel Adventures, Exploring perception and reality in an autobiography, The interpretation of St. Fall's work and her signature style, St. Fall's critique of the patriarchy through art

This podcast discusses the historical existence of robot saints in medieval times and explores the impact of AI on our brains and the projection of power. It also delves into the concept of machines reaching autonomous machine learning and becoming like religious figures.

Discover the peculiar exhibit in Copenhagen that reveals societal perception of beauty throughout the years. Explore Traverse City and the unique nose exhibition at Carlsberg Glipt Attack Museum. Delve into the restoration process of ancient sculptures and the debate around authenticity. Learn about artist Bertol Torvassen and the movement of de-restoration. Reflect on beauty, perfection, aesthetics, and the hidden work of restoration at the NASA Tech Collection.