Delta, Utah
Trilobite Quarry
Dig for your own trilobites in this goldmine of invertebrates.
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Delta, Utah
Dig for your own trilobites in this goldmine of invertebrates.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A curious building honoring past and current members of a historic musical comedy troupe.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hidden behind West Philadelphia rowhomes is a haven for migratory and local bird species both ordinary and rare.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
South Philadelphia is home to Keith Haring's only surviving in situ collaborative public mural.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
An Irish Memorial commemorating those who perished due to potato blight.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A daily replay of the experiment that proved the rotation of the Earth.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A clone-tree in Washington Square Park sprung from seeds that went to the Moon and back.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In the early 1800s, surgery was also a show.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The oldest surviving botanic garden in the United States.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr Barnes' $25 billion private collection of art and arboretum.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This little-known collection holds everything from "Dracula" notes, to the manuscript of "Ulysses," to the forged works of Shakespeare.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The taxidermied remains of Charles Dickens' pet raven, which helped inspire one of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poems.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Huge masonic hall in Philadelphia with lavishly themed rooms.
Rome, Italy
Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?
Venice, Italy
A new sculpture calls attention to climate change in the centuries-old city it threatens.
Bassano del Grappa, Italy
Destroyed numerous times, this centuries-old bridge has always been rebuilt with its original design.
Anagni, Italy
Although their purpose is unknown, these ancient Roman supporting arches showcase Hellenistic ingenuity.
Soriano nel Cimino, Italy
Ancient, mysterious stone altars are hidden among wild woods in central Italy.
Ferentino, Italy
Production site for handmade clay bricks.
Bologna, Italy
A beloved local artist has been honored with this statue of a man emerging from a toilet.
Como, Italy
Old batteries and frog skeletons reside in this lakeside monument to Alessandro Volta.