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Publications

Atlas Obscura

Crime History

The Greatest Unsolved Heist in Irish History

Scandal, conspiracy, and cover-ups in the theft of the “Irish Crown Jewels” from Dublin Castle.

Dan Nosowitz Atlas Obscura Nov 2021 Permalink

History Food

What the Heck Is Crab Rangoon Anyway?

On the history and origin of the crab rangoon.

Dan Nosowitz Atlas Obscura Aug 2019 10min Permalink

History

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.

Kate Ravilious Atlas Obscura Sep 2018 15min Permalink

The Weird, Dangerous, Isolated Life of the Saturation Diver

One of the world’s most hazardous jobs is known for its intense pressure.

Jen Banbury Atlas Obscura May 2018 20min Permalink

Sex

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.

Alex Mar Atlas Obscura Jun 2016 25min Permalink

Arts Music

The Man Who Recorded, Tamed and Then Sold Nature Sounds to America

How Irv Teibel pioneered the capturing and repackaging of nature’s acoustics.

Cara Giaimo Atlas Obscura Apr 2016 15min Permalink

History

The True Story of Roland the Farter

The history of professional flatulence.

Linda Rodriguez Atlas Obscura Dec 2015 10min Permalink

Highway to Hell

A trip down America’s most haunted road.

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner Atlas Obscura Oct 2015 20min Permalink

Crime

A Con Man's Second Act

The story of Aiden Sinclair, the “grifter magician.”

Jess Zimmerman Atlas Obscura Oct 2015 15min Permalink

Religion

The One Clean Man

Finding a saint in a leprosy settlement in Hawaii.

David Zax Atlas Obscura Sep 2015 35min Permalink

Arts Music

Pop Punk Voice

Linguistics and a Blink-182 song.

Dan Nosowitz Atlas Obscura Jun 2015 10min Permalink