Dylan goes on a journey to examine the preserved middle finger of astronomer, physicist, and engineer Galileo Galilei.
All week, we’re featuring the stories behind a few of our favorite things – from ancient hams to mummified fingers. Want to tell us about your own favorite unusual object? Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message, record a voice m ... Show More
Jul 17
In The Heart Of NYC, A Refuge For Birds (Classic)
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-fund Hosted by Simplecast, an A ... Show More
11m 40s
Aug 2024
Exploring Galileo’s Workshop
In this historical fiction episode, two young Italians take a fascinating journey into Galileo's workshop, the very space where modern science was born. We'll explore the tools and instruments he used to revolutionize our understanding of the universe, from his famous telescope t ... Show More
11m 34s
Dec 2019
Things
<p>From a piece of the Wright brother's plane to a child’s sugar egg, today: Things! Important things, little things, personal things, things you can hold and things that can take hold of you. This hour, we investigate the objects around us, their power to move us, and whether it ... Show More
1h 1m
