History

This abandoned Abraham Lincoln statue has also earned the honorary of "World's Ugliest."

"Congress may voluntarily remain in session throughout the summer, in order that our Congressmen may be protected from the intolerable discomforts and dangers of the ordinary outdoor weather!”

How would you like to dine in the same room where some of the Titanic's victims were embalmed?

With nickel-steel armor and three-inch thick bullet resistant windows, FDR's train was a rolling fortress.

This former Baroque palace on the historic Calle Montcada is a rare architectural gem and was once the meeting place of an aristocratic scholarly society.

This tiny river island switches sovereignty every six months as part of a rare, centuries-old agreement.

When you can afford only half a road, you build only half a road.

This fort down the Potomac from Washington, D.C. was once the only defensive fort protecting the capital.

Washington's top-secret Cold War-era doomsday communications tower is located in a small neighborhood park.

The "Skinny House" is made from scrap, salvage, and a neighbor’s kindness.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

Chicago was once a major hub of film production, but being silent film you don’t hear much about it.

The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.

One of the world's last well-maintained airship hangars.