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Mithraeum elements included a tauroctony, or depiction of Mithras sacrificing a bull.
cults

An Ancient Roman Cult's Rituals Included Feasting, Fire, and Floor Cleaning

To uncover new clues about the secretive world of Mithraism, scientists considered evidence right at their feet.
Nathaniel Scharping May 13, 2022
Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary
Kalampaka, Greece

Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Believed to be the only Orthodox church in the world that features a free-standing pulpit.
Forestiere Underground Gardens
subterranean

Forestiere Underground Gardens: A Hidden Oasis

In these underground gardens, you can pluck oranges from 113-year-old trees and nap under a fish pond.
The Podcast Team October 8, 2025
Kirkcudbright Tolbooth
Kirkcudbright, Scotland

Kirkcudbright Tolbooth

A 17th-century building that once served as the town's courthouse and jail is now a thriving art center.
Mill of the Elves (Matsopoulos Mill)
Trikala, Greece

Mill of the Elves (Matsopoulos Mill)

This former mill comes to life during the Christmas season.
Cemi Museum against the mountains
List

9 Places to Experience History in Puerto Rico

Take an awe-inspiring trip through time without leaving the Island.
Detroit, Michigan

McNamara Terminal Light Tunnel

Inside the Wayne County airport is an amazing collection of lights and sounds.
Remains of blue paint cover parts of her dress
Budapest, Hungary

The Flying Nun

The true meaning behind this sculpture remains unknown.
Fitzgerald Fountain
Mumbai, India

Fitzgerald Fountain

A tribute to one of Bombay's former governors that has withstood the test of time.
Upstream view of Knights Ferry Covered Bridge.
Knights Ferry, California

Knights Ferry Covered Bridge

The longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi River.
The historic crossing of Yagiri.
Tokyo, Japan

Yagiri no Watashi

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.
Al Shinanah Historical Tower
Ar Rass, Saudi Arabia

Al Shinanah Historical Tower

This tower has survived the times despite being composed of mud and camel hair.
Brooklyn, New York

The Japanese-Style House of Prospect Park South

This unique house, the only one of its kind in Brooklyn, was built as part of a real estate developer's showcase.
The Tower as seen from the parking lot below
Brasília, Brazil

Torre de TV Digital

One of the last designs from architect Oscar Niemeyer.
prisons

Podcast: The Rotary Jail Museum

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team April 13, 2022
Palau Guell
Barcelona, Spain

Palau Güell

One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.
outsider art

Podcast: Watts Towers

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team April 12, 2022
Padernello Manor
Padernello, Italy

Castello di Padernello

A stately castle in the northern Italian countryside has been restored after years of neglect.