York, England
'The Prick of Consciousness'
A stained-glass window from the 15th century offers a vision of the end of the world.
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York, England
A stained-glass window from the 15th century offers a vision of the end of the world.
York, England
This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.
York, England
Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.
York, England
This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
York, England
The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.
York, England
The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.
York, England
A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
York, England
The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.
York, England
This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.
York, England
One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
York, England
Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
York, England
A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
York, England
This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
New York, New York
Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Norwich, Connecticut
Made of bronze and wearing a blue gown, this lady sat in the same location in the Yantic Cemetery for more than 119 years.
Providence, Rhode Island
The stone sculpture of an Ottoman soldier is an homage to a lost Providence landmark.
Providence, Rhode Island
Rhode Island's tallest building bears a resemblance to the "Daily Planet" building and has been empty for more than five years.
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
House used in the 1971 horror film "Let's Scare Jessica to Death."
Norwalk, Connecticut
Mansion and shopping center used in the 1975 film "The Stepford Wives."
New Hope, Pennsylvania
A historic covered bridge is but one example of an oddly prevalent American urban legend.
New Hope, Pennsylvania
This stone tower marks a lookout point over the historic Washington Crossing, and maybe some buried treasure.