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Heraklion, Greece
The Prince of the Lilies Fresco
One of Minoan Crete's most famous images, a crowned, lily-adorned figure striding through a garden, was largely invented in the 1900s from a handful of surviving fragments, and archaeologists still argue about what it actually shows.
Rouen, France
The Legos of the Palais de Justice
Lego blocks now patch Rouen's WWII scars.
Potsdam, Germany
Garnisonkirche
Historic German church that was reconstructed and opened to the public in 2024.
Utrecht, Netherlands
Castellum Hoge Woerd
This recreated Roman outpost stands above its buried predecessor.
Munich, Germany
Alte Utting
From open waters to open dance floors—this decommissioned ferry has been transformed into a lively nightclub.
Everett, Washington
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum
Three hangars filled with meticulously restored aircraft and armored vehicles.
Anna Maria, Florida
Anna Maria Historical Society—Belle Haven Cottage
This small cottage once fell into Tampa Bay but was rescued and restored.
aircraft
One Man’s Quest to Restore the First-Ever Air Force One
President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s plane is starting to look like itself again.
Bradford-on-Avon, England
The Iron Duke
This restored 19th-century calender, a machine used in rubber manufacturing, commemorates the town's local industry.
Chouigui, Tunisia
Saint-Felix Church of Schuiggu
This 19th-century church was built for Sicilian immigrants, survived World War II, and today stands on a landfill.
cemeteries
Surprise! You Own a Long-Lost Cemetery
Families across the U.S. are finding each other through a forgotten, historically Black graveyard.
objects of intrigue
How John Waters Exploded Velma Von Tussle’s ‘Hairspray’ Wig
And what it took to save the iconic film prop for a new exhibit—hint: lots of steam.
war history
How Highland Cows Are Restoring Culloden Battlefield’s Historic Bog
Heritage breed cattle make quick work of the battlefield’s invasive plant species.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Wheels of Yesteryear
From the 1940 Ford Coupe that started it all 50 years ago, this collection of over 150 classic vehicles celebrates the spirit and history of American car craft.
transportation
Fixing the World’s Oldest Trolleys Is Like Solving a Century-Old Jigsaw Puzzle
As mechanics at the Car Barn in Dallas know, you can’t just order a part from 1909.
Athens, Greece
Ziller-Loverdos Mansion
One of the best collections of Byzantine art housed in a magnificent, 19th-century neoclassical home.
railroads
Meet the People Who Keep Vintage Rail Cars Rolling Across America
About two dozen classic carriages around the country offer time travel by train.
San Diego, California
Panama-California Sculpture Court
A hidden courtyard houses early 20th-century plaster masterpieces.
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