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Brooklyn, New York
John Paul Jones Park's Rodman Gun
The rare American Civil War-era weapon was never fired in anger.
Krakow, Poland
Kraków-Płaszów Concentration Camp
At first glance, this area seems like just another city park, but the lush landscape hides a dark past.
Malmesbury, England
Malmesbury Abbey Musket Damage
Scars from the English Civil War mar this medieval sanctuary.
Paju, South Korea
Dora Observatory
The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.
Kristiansand, Norway
Executed Russian POWs' Memorial Graves
Five soviet prisoners of war were executed at this spot just days before the liberation of Norway.
London, England
Victoria and Albert Museum WWII Battle Scars
The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.
Leadville, Colorado
Camp Hale Ruins
The remnants of the base where US Army troops learned how to fight in extreme conditions.
Berlin, Germany
German-Russian Museum
A museum in the building where Nazi Germany signed its surrender tells the story of World War II from the Soviet perspective.
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Eat Like an English Peasant With This Medieval Cookbook
It makes peasant food pleasant.
Södermalm, Sweden
Abandoned Eriksdal Train Tunnel
It was meant to help transport wounded soldiers to a secret underground hospital.
Castel di Tora, Italy
Ruins of Antuni
A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano.
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.
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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