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Giant MacAskill’s Grave
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44.3884, -65.2148
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Found: A 400-Year-Old Skeleton, Buried in a Swedish Basement
The remains may be from the Kalmar War between Denmark-Norway and Sweden.
Diomede, Alaska
Little Diomede Island
Alaska Natives have lived on this tiny isolated island in the Bering Strait for over 5,000 years.
Vientiane, Laos
Lao National Museum
American bombs, morbid memorabilia, and graphic photographs tell the story of the CIA-led “Secret War” from the Pathet Lao perspective.
Rochester, England
Rochester Castle
This foreboding medieval castle was twice besieged by barons rebelling against the English king.
Canterbury, England
Tomb of the Black Prince
An impressive armored bronze effigy marks the tomb of one of the medieval era's greatest warriors.
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Exploring a World War II Gun Battery That's Hiding in Plain Sight
It's just a short ferry ride from Portland, Maine, and it's really easy to miss.
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The Nazi Spy Tactic That Almost Destroyed Britain's Economy
The German army's Operation Bernhard sought to flood the British economy with counterfeit bills.
Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
El Cañuelo
This small fort played a huge role defending Puerto Rico’s capital city.
Rhydymwyn, Cymru
M. S. Factory, Valley
Following years of secrecy, the hidden history of a World War II site is being brought to light.
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There's an Abandoned Futuristic Fort in Portland, Maine
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For Sale: A Penny Worth a Fortune
In 1943, copper was supposed to be preserved for the war effort.
Key West, Florida
African Cemetery at Higgs Beach
Near the ruins of a Civil War coastal fortress lies the only known African refugee cemetery in the United States.
Mojstrana, Slovenia
Monument to the Fallen Partisan Alpinists
The monument honors the mountaineers who were part of Europe’s best anti-Nazi forces.
Video • Object of Intrigue
The Spy Tactic That Almost Destroyed WWII Britain
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The French Conquest of Algeria Was Sick With Nostalgia
The long, dark, painful history of an everyday emotion.
Stahovica, Slovenia
Velika Planina
An otherworldly alpine pasture in Slovenia with historical ties to WWII and architecture that recalls Middle Earth.
Algiers, Algeria
Martyrs' Memorial
This massive monument towers over the city as a constant reminder of the lives lost during Algeria's hard-won war for independence.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Center Armory
A community gathering place that once housed half-ton tanks and the World's Fair.
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