The Atlas Obscura Podcast
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
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Our Favorite Objects: The Thousand-Year Rose (Classic)
11 minutes Posted Aug 27, 2025 at 4:05 am.
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We visit the world’s oldest rose, which is so tough that it survived being bombed in World War II.
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 memo and email it to us at hello@atlasobscura.com. We may air your story on a future episode!