Obscurities

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Tales of our world's most unusual events, odd objects, and obscurities.

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The Dead Above Us: Secrets of the Hanging Coffins

Not all graves are buried. Some are left hanging in the open air. In this episode of Obscurities, we investigate the ancient hanging coffins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 min
JAN 26

Preserved in Silence: The Catacombs of Palermo

The Capuchin Catacombs are home to thousands of mummified bodies, dressed in their finest clothes and displayed along narrow corridors, frozen in time. What began as a burial place for monks evolved into a status symbol for the wealthy and powerful, with families maintaining their deceased relatives long after death. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 min
JAN 7

Edinburgh Castle: Blood, Stone, and Spirits

Rising high above Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh Castle has watched over centuries of war, betrayal, royal ambition, and quiet suffering. Perched on an ancient volcanic rock, its stone walls have served as fortress, royal residence, military stronghold, and prison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 min
2025-12-16

The Ghost Tower of Bangkok: Inside Sathorn Unique

Rising unfinished above Bangkok’s skyline, the Sathorn Unique Tower stands as one of the city’s most unsettling landmarks. Once envisioned as a symbol of luxury and modern prosperity, the project came to an abrupt halt during the Asian financial crisis, leaving behind a hollow concrete giant frozen in time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 min
2025-12-02

After Sundown in Bhangarh

There are abandoned places, and then there is Bhangarh. Once a thriving kingdom, now an empty maze of temples, palaces, and stone walls that no one dares approach after dark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 min
2025-11-14

The House That Drinks the Darkness

In the quiet Gloucestershire village of Wotton-under-Edge stands a place whispered about in hushed tones, a structure so old its foundations predate written memory. The Ancient Ram Inn has been called a portal of shadows, a site of sacrifice, and one of the most haunted buildings in England. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 min
2025-10-30

Secrets Behind the Red Walls: The Forbidden City

In the heart of Beijing lies a palace complex so vast and mysterious that it was once known simply as the Forbidden City. For nearly five centuries, its crimson walls and golden rooftops concealed the lives of emperors, concubines, and eunuchs, hidden from the eyes of ordinary people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 min
2025-10-16

The Castle on the Hill: Secrets of Casa Loma

From the downfall of its ambitious creator, Sir Henry Pellatt, to the countless ghostly sightings that haunt its dimly lit halls, Casa Loma’s story is as haunting as it is fascinating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Tales of our world's most unusual events, odd objects, and obscurities.

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