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Thomas Merton's Hermitage (Classic)

4/10/2026 • 16 min

This little house in New Haven, Kentucky is where Thomas Merton aka profit-poet aka the rebel monk tried to get away from the world. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/thomas-mertons-hermitage Plus: We always want to hear from you! If you have a question or story for us, give us a call at at 315-992-7902 and leave a message, or send an… Play episode

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AO Mailbag: Best Movie to Watch on an Airplane?
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Tasting the World’s Most Unique Honeys with Marina Marchese
Was It All A Hoax?
Deadly Beard
The Farewell Spit
Exotic Feline Rescue Center (Classic)
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Meet the Man Visiting 800 Museums in LA
Alice Austen House
The Barbican
Tell Us: What Rules Have You Broken?
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The Blue That Upended the Art World
The Hummingbirds of Mexico City
Thomas Edison’s Last Breath
Your Spring Break Travel Stories
The Red Book (Classic)
The Family That Tried To Escape History
AO Mailbag: How Shlubby Is Too Shlubby On an Airplane?
The Amargosa Opera House
Mr. Toilet House
The Grave of XYZ (Classic)
The Mirror That Reveals Your Truest Self
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Daylight Saving: Donuts and Mirrors
The Mystery Woman on the Beer Tap
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The Heritage Walk
An Unforgettable Stay
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Planting Seeds for the Future
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The Untold Story of Alice Ball

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