History

This beautiful architectural gem was the first waste treatment facility in Boston.

England’s ancient oak tree has such an impressive girth, people have been hosting parties within the hollow trunk for centuries.

This dam in the woods, built by Henry Ford with only manpower and oxen, holds no water and serves no purpose.

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

A former factory hosts an amazing collection of Mexican marionettes.

A reconstructed farm shows what life was like in Norway 1,500 years ago.

A late-medieval Dutch castle with trick fountains in its whimsical water gardens.

Hidden inside a hotel is a museum of miniature models depicting the traditions and history of Mexico.

The sinister ruins of one of the worst dam failures of the 20th century lie in this astonishing alpine setting.

Hear, smell, see, taste, and touch history at this immersive Civil War hospital.

This small chapel holds the mummified heart of one of the heroes of the Greek Revolution.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.