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Warsaw, Poland
Grave of Rudolf Kwiek
The final resting place of the last "gypsy king" of Poland.
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For Sale: A POW Journal Documenting World War II's 'Great Escape'
A look inside the mind of a legendary plot.
Mbala, Zambia
Mbala Old Prison
This old brick building has held everyone from prisoners of war to freedom fighters during its turbulent history.
Liverpool, England
Western Approaches Museum
The grand complex of buildings that comprise Liverpool's Exchange Flags includes a vast World War II bunker that has been frozen in time.
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Warsaw, Poland
Polish Army Museum
This extensive collection covers thousands of years of Polish military history.
Mbala, Zambia
Mbala Pioneer Cemetery
A small cemetery on a hill overlooking Mbala contains the history of the town's colonial past.
Falaise, France
ChĂ¢teau de Falaise
The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.
Bielefeld, Germany
Bielefeld Viaduct
This viaduct serves as a reminder of World War II.
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The Hidden History of the Nutmeg Island That Was Traded for Manhattan
Dutch colonists committed genocide to secure a spice monopoly. But there's more to the story.
Rouen, France
Tower of Joan of Arc
This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.
Texas City, Texas
Texas City Museum
This huge repository of local history housed in an old J.C.Penney's is home to the largest model train set in Southeast Texas.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin Victory Column
A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.
Bayeux, France
Bayeux Tapestry
This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.
Caserta, Italy
Peschiera Grande
Nobles would stage mock naval battles on this large lake at the Royal Palace of Caserta.
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This Engineer Is Preparing to Feed a World Without Sunlight
How do you feed eight billion people during a nuclear winter?
Warsaw, Poland
Battle of Grunwald Painting
This enormous 32-foot painting depicts Poland's greatest medieval battle in glorious detail.
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Black Tot Rum
The rare remaining bottles of the British Navy's rum rations can be yours for $1,000 each.
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Forcing People to Hold Hands Is Not a Great Way to End a War
King Henry VI's "Loveday" did little to stop the Wars of the Roses.
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