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Matlock, England
Bailey's Tump
A pile of earth left over from a water supply project was converted into an anti-aircraft installation during World War II.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Transvaal Boer
Above the heads of passersby stands a small statue commemorating soldiers from the Boer War.
Dorset, England
Valentine Tank Wrecks
The site of a dress rehearsal for D-Day that ended in disaster.
Kiyosu, Japan
Kiyosu Castle
This reconstructed castle was once the base of the “Devil King” who almost united the feudal warring states.
Manila, Philippines
Memorare Manila 1945
A monument dedicated in memory of the over 100,000 civilian deaths during the liberation of Manila in World War II.
Hargeisa, Somalia
Oriental Hotel
The oldest building in Hargeisa survived the 1988 bombings that destroyed some 90 percent of the city.
Fordingbridge, England
Ashley Walk Illuminated Target
Hidden from the ground but visible from above, this arrow target in the New Forest is part of Hampshire's rich World War II history.
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The Badass Female Gladiators of Ancient Rome
Gladiatrices were fierce athletes who drew crowds of thousands.
Olongapo, Philippines
Subic Spanish Gate
This impressive gate is the only remaining remnant of a Spanish naval station.
Soledad, California
Los Coches Adobe
This historic home has survived wars, drought, and financial woes to become a California landmark.
Jolon, California
Mission San Antonio de Padua
This mission, established in 1771, is the most remote of California’s Franciscan missions.
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Travel Back in Time and Uncover Old-World Charm in Boston
From a beloved bookshop dating back to 1825 to a stunning hotel that served as a jail for over a century, these sites transport you to another time.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Shoyoen
This unique blend of Japanese and Western architecture provides a glimpse into the lives of the Japanese elites who once ruled Taiwan.
Pune, India
Kirkee War Cemetery
This neatly maintained cemetery honors the sacrifice of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I and World War II.
Hillsboro, West Virginia
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
West Virginia’s first state park commemorates one of the state’s last significant Civil War battles.
Salisbury, England
Secret Spitfires Memorial
A life-size replica of a Spitfire that sits in a quaint suburb.
Hastings, England
William the Conqueror's Dining Stone
Tradition says that William the Conqueror dined on this stone after landing his Norman invasion fleet nearby.
Bloomfield, Missouri
The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library
The first military newspaper in U.S. history was printed in Bloomfield, Missouri.
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