Science writer and journalist Rebecca Boyle has a new book about all about the ways in which the moon has impacted nearly every aspect of human life – including our conception and invention of time.
MORE IN THE ATLAS: Rebecca is a regular contributor to Atlas Obscura and you can find more about her work here and check out her book here.
Today
The Hand Collection (Classic)
<p>You can learn a lot about a person from their hands. In this episode, we hear the story of a doctor who made it possible for us to hold onto the stories of presidents, astronauts, musicians, artists and more… through bronze molds of their hands. </p><p>READ MORE IN THE ATLAS < ... Show More
8m 49s
Yesterday
Thanksgiving Special: Church of Turkey
<p>Gastro Obscura writer Sam O’Brien takes co-host Kelly McEvers on a tour of the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous tributes to the turkey – and makes her case for why these big, beautiful birds are worth paying attention to. </p><p>Read Sam’s article on the history ... Show More
15m 28s
May 2022
Our longing for cosmic truth and poetic beauty | Maria Popova
<p>Linking together the histories of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Edwin Hubble and Tracy K. Smith, poet and thinker Maria Popova crafts an astonishing story of how humanity came to see the edge of the observable universe. (Followed by an animated excerpt of "My God, It's Full of Stars ... Show More
7m 13s
Jun 2021
Fireside chat: Fearless with Rebecca Minkoff & Swan Sit
To celebrate the launch of Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, we're sharing a series of talks from a recent event!
In this episode Rebecca Minkoff sits down with Swan Sit to chat about her new book, Fearless. The longtime ... Show More
30m 44s
Nov 2020
Shirley MacLaine on Love, Sex and Reincarnation
<p>From April 11, 2011: On the Oprah Winfrey Show, Oscar-, Golden Globe-, Emmy-winning actress and author Shirley MacLaine discusses her New York Times best-selling book <em>I’m Over All That</em>. She opens up about her decades in show business, her favorite leading men and her ... Show More
26m 8s
Jul 2019
Dreamers: Agatha Christie
Every weekday for a full year, listeners can explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know ... Show More
5m 59s
