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Oct 6
What's worth remembering?
We like to think of memory as a record of the past. But that’s not really what it is. Memory doesn’t keep the past — it can also remake it. It stitches fragments into stories, and those stories — true or not — are what we end up calling our life, and sometimes, our collective his ... Show More
58m 54s
Mar 2025
Confederacy: Myth of the Lost Cause
How do you justify a war you lost, and that destroyed countless homes, businesses, towns and families? This was a question facing the southern states after the Civil War.
Their answer? The myth of the Lost Cause.
In this final episode of our series on the Confederacy, Don catches ... Show More
38m 14s
May 2023
The History Extra podcast – tell us what you think
We’re always looking to improve, so it’s really important to us to give you a voice in what we do next. Are you listening during a commute, while you potter around in the garden, or in a nice comfy chair with a cup of tea? We’d love to know how the podcast fits into your life. Ha ... Show More
3m 35s
Dec 2024
A Quick Hello from Dylan. Plus: We Want Your Dating Travel Stories!
Just a little check in. Plus: We want to hear your stories of traveling with a significant other for the first time – the good, the bad, and the strange.You can send an email or voice memo to hello@atlasobscura.com. Or, give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message.
1m 21s