Boston, Massachusetts
First Spiritualist Temple
America's original house of worship for Spiritualism, the religious movement based on communing with the dead.
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Boston, Massachusetts
America's original house of worship for Spiritualism, the religious movement based on communing with the dead.
Boston, Massachusetts
This impressive Boston holy house is the American mecca for Christian scientists.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the last remaining World War II Victory Gardens in the U.S. is quietly growing across from Fenway Park.
Chicago, Illinois
Fragments of architectural wonders from around the globe are embedded in the newspaper building's walls.
Chicago, Illinois
Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.
Chicago, Illinois
An outdoor urban gallery of large-scale artworks by the world's most influential street artists.
Atlanta, Georgia
One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.
Huntsville, Alabama
It may look like no more than a full-scale model, but every part of this full Space Shuttle stack had a working role in aviation history.
Huntsville, Alabama
A propulsion engine testbed that paved the way for the Space Shuttle launch sits without recognition at this rocket center.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Victorian "Fancy Craft" Hair Wreaths and Relics.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.
Bodio, Switzerland
The world's longest and deepest train tunnel.
Gordola, Switzerland
If James Bond bungee-jumped off the side of a 720-foot dam, would you do it too?
Geneva, Switzerland
The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds.
Interlaken, Switzerland
A Swiss amusement park entirely dedicated to the theory of ancient astronauts.
Schattenhalb, Switzerland
The alpine falls where Sherlock Holmes apparently met his demise can actually be visited.
Andermatt, Switzerland
A breathtaking bridge that crosses a vast gorge over a river's torrents, and has a tale of a devil architect attached.
Obergoms VS, Switzerland
A once-thriving hotel in the Swiss Alps couldn't compete with climate change.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
This sculpture commemorates a naturalist and an illustrator whose work was a forerunner to modern field guides.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.