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Charles Town, West Virginia
Gibson-Todd House
This striking Victorian Home with its 113-foot turret is best known as the site where abolitionist John Brown was executed in 1859.
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Video: A Legendary Texas Music Community
In this town located 15 minutes outside of Fredericksburg, musical performances are hosted 363 days a year. Grab a beer and kick back under 300-year-old oak trees that have heard some of the best country musicians of all time.
Kapa'a, Hawaii
Pineapple Dump Pier
A local pineapple cannery once dumped pineapple trimmings off of this pier, with sometimes smelly results.
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center
Tatar Russian in origin, the largest mosque in Japan is now an Ottoman-style Turkish culture center.
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Video: Reliving the 19th-Century Schooling Days
School is always in session at the West Bay Common School Children’s Museum, where the 1898 Schoolhouse Session is designed to showcase a day in the life of a turn-of-the-century student.
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Video: Step Back In Time In Plano
Though Plano now houses many modern business campuses, this North Texas community never lost sight of its historical roots.
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Who Were the Warrior Women of Dahomey?
The only documented all-female army in history inspired the Dora Milaje.
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Podcast: Ottoman Bird Palaces
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
London, England
The Duke of Wellington’s Mounting Stone
Outside of one of Britain's most renowned social clubs, a step installed specifically for the Duke.
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A Personal Tour of History and Mystery in New England
How one of our most dedicated contributors finds wonder right around the corner.
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Meet the Great Seed Detective
Adam Alexander preserves heirloom vegetables and the history they represent.
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How a Farmer's Hunch Led to a Lost Monastery and a Neolithic Surprise
The rediscovered medieval complex of Beaubec is unique in all of Ireland—and it's just the most recent layer of history unearthed in a humble pasture.
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Video: The Majesty of San Antonio Missions National Historic Park
San Antonio is home to five missions, which are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are the only heritage sites in the U.S. that remain active parishes.
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The Last Public Payphone Kiosk on the Streets of New York
How the once-ubiquitous convenience became a rare museum piece.
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The Hidden Magic of Maine
There’s a lot you don’t know about Maine—yet.
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7 Creative Ways to Take in San Antonio’s Culture
Remember the Alamo—but don’t forget San Antonio’s gardens, bridges, murals, and enormous boots.
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For Centuries, English Bakers' Biggest Customers Were Horses
A crusty, dense bread got the country's hardworking equines through long days.
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Is the Silence of the Great Plains to Blame for 'Prairie Madness'?
A new study suggests the soundscape could have affected the mental health of 19th-century settlers.
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