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Franklin, Pennsylvania
St. John's Episcopal Church
41.3958, -79.8289
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Frank & Nancy’s Marine Corps Museum
44.4595, -88.2140
Luarca, Spain
Giant Squid Museum
43.5410, -6.5389
Mumbai, India
The Old Limestone Arch
18.9688, 72.8039
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World’s Oldest Human Footprint Found in South Africa
The ichnofossil, or trace fossil, is more than 150,000 years old.
Chigasaki, Japan
Sagami River Bridge Ruins
These medieval wooden bridge pillars appeared out of nowhere in the aftermath of a huge earthquake.
science
Resurrecting the Scents of Ancient Cyprus
An experimental archaeology park lets visitors get a whiff of the island's aromatic past.
megalithic
Stonehenge Has a Scottish Heart
Long thought to be from Wales, the monument's Altar Stone is from northern Scotland, nearly 500 miles away.
Brun, Pakistan
Kalasha Dur Museum
The rich cultural heritage of the Kalasha people is on display in this state-of-the-art museum.
West Stow, England
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
This meticulously reconstructed early medieval settlement offers an immersive experience of daily life in an Anglo-Saxon community.
Durrës, Albania
Durrës Byzantine Forum
One of the best examples of a Byzantine period monument in Albania.
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The Wild Tale of the Cerutti Mastodon, a Fossil That Could Rewrite the Human Story
The Cerutti Mastodon, found near San Diego, shows signs of being butchered 130,000 years ago—but by who? Or what?
Ciutadella, Spain
Naveta des Tudons
This unique prehistoric funerary monument is notable for its distinctive boat-shaped design and exceptional preservation, offering a fascinating glimpse into the island's ancient burial practices.
Taghit, Algeria
Taghit Petroglyphs
A set of ancient rock engravings that date back to the Neolithic period.
Lochgilphead, Scotland
Stane Alane Standing Stone
A mysterious solitary standing stone from the Neolithic period.
Madrid, Spain
Bicha of Balazote
This enigmatic Iberian sculpture of uncertain origin may have once guarded a burial site.
Paphos, Cyprus
Basilica of Panagia Limeniotissa
The ruins of a fifth-century church dedicated to Our Lady of the Harbor.
Paphos, Cyprus
St. Paul's Pillar
Legend holds that St. Paul was flogged for preaching Christianity at this pillar.
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10 Reasons to Explore Citrus County: Forests, Springs, and a Hippo Citizen
Plus endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and paddling through lush nature
Birżebbuġa, Malta
Għar Dalam
The bones of prehistoric animals and early signs of human habitation have been found inside Malta's "cave of darkness."
Dorset, England
Badbury Rings
An Iron Age hill fort turned scenic nature park.
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A Gastro Obscura Guide to Athens
What’s old is new again in Greece’s dynamic, ancient polis.
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