This oddly formed sandstone pillar is located in the park next to Konin's oldest church, St. Bartholomew. The Latin inscription says it was erected in 1151 at the halfway point between Kalisz and Kruszwica.
Some scholars think that it's actually a much older pagan symbol which was "Christianized" with the inscription.
March 16, 2026
Traverse City, Michigan
This tree was warped centuries ago to serve as a botanical wayfaring tool.
Washington, Wisconsin
A remote island marking the entrance to Death’s Door, surrounded by the bones of ships who failed to heed her warnings.
Southampton, England
This bright ship once guided vessels towards the Port of Southampton.
Mesquite, Nevada
A concrete arrow from a 1920s airmail navigation network.
Smołdzino, Poland
For centuries, this hill along the Polish coast has been used as a lookout—and the rumored home of pirate treasure.
Moapa Valley, Nevada
A well-preserved example from a 1920s network of airmail navigation arrows sits near Interstate 15 in southern Nevada.
Geneva, Switzerland
This stone in Lake Geneva was once the reference point used to determine altitude in Switzerland.
Rottnest Island, Australia
Ships still use this historic lighthouse to navigate dangerous, island waters.
