The Greatest Unsolved Heist in Irish History
Scandal, conspiracy, and cover-ups in the theft of the “Irish Crown Jewels” from Dublin Castle.
Atlas Obscura
What the Heck Is Crab Rangoon Anyway?
On the history and origin of the crab rangoon.
Descend Into Great Britain’s Network of Secret Nuclear Bunkers
In the mid-20th century, Great Britain maintained a network of 1,500 underground, volunteer-staffed bunkers in case of nuclear war. Now, one man is restoring two of these abandoned shelters to period-perfect condition.
The Weird, Dangerous, Isolated Life of the Saturation Diver
One of the world’s most hazardous jobs is known for its intense pressure.
What Happened to 'The Most Liberated Woman in America'?
Barbara Williamson co-founded Sandstone, one of the most famous radical experiments in group sex and communal living of the 1970s. Then she got wild.
The Man Who Recorded, Tamed and Then Sold Nature Sounds to America
How Irv Teibel pioneered the capturing and repackaging of nature’s acoustics.
The True Story of Roland the Farter
The history of professional flatulence.
Highway to Hell
A trip down America’s most haunted road.
A Con Man's Second Act
The story of Aiden Sinclair, the “grifter magician.”
The One Clean Man
Finding a saint in a leprosy settlement in Hawaii.
Pop Punk Voice
Linguistics and a Blink-182 song.
