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Veracruz, Mexico
Plaza of the Lebanese Migrant
A coastal monument honors one of Mexico's most notable immigrant groups.
Schorfheide, Germany
Finowfurt Aviation Museum
This former Soviet military base has over 10 original aircraft and an enormous amount of memorabilia on display.
San Simon, Arizona
Geronimo Surrender Monument
A stone pillar commemorates the surrender of the extraordinary Apache leader.
Princeton, New Jersey
Nassau Hall
Nassau Hall has served as army barracks, a museum, and played a key role in the American Revolution.
infrastructure
The Dark Past and Unsettled Present of a Paris Housing Project
“Drancy is like the French bad conscience.”
Staten Island, New York
Conference House
During the American Revolution, this mansion hosted failed peace talks between the British and Americans.
Fovant, England
Fovant Badges
Soldiers carved these regimental badges into the chalk hills in remembrance of those who died in World War I.
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For Sale: A Signed Copy of King Edward VIII's Abdication Speech
Fort Belvedere, where he gave up the throne, has seen both historic romance and political crisis.
Milford Haven, Wales
Stack Rock Fort
This 19th-century island fort built to protect against an invasion by sea.
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How a Border Village Keeps the Memories of Divided Families Alive
India
Unlock Hundarman Museum of Memories
A grassroots collection showcasing personal objects of family members separated by the post-1971 border between India and Pakistan.
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield Armory
The largest collection of historic military firearms in the United States.
Oswego, New York
Montcalm Park
This Upstate New York park squeezes a lot of history into its two-acre triangular space.
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On the Hunt for National Treasures With America’s Archive Detective
Mitch Yockelson scours the country for its missing heritage.
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The Soup That Stopped a War
This two-ingredient dish allegedly halted religious conflict, and is still cherished today.
Brussels, Belgium
National Museum of the Resistance
This museum is housed in an unassuming building that witnessed one of the most daring feats of satire in modern history.
Stockholm, Sweden
'The Battle of Gotland 1361' Exhibit
This grisly exhibit houses skeletons and weapons from a devastating 14th-century clash.
Mexico City, Mexico
Temple of Santiago Tlatelolco's Stones
A close look at the church's walls reveals pieces of Mexico's history.
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