Edinburgh, Scotland
Site of the Porteous Riots
The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
This monument marks the beginning journey of a wounded soldier's leg that ended up almost two states away.
Providence, Rhode Island
Rumors of the occult haunt this upscale 1920s hotel.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This unusual statue overlooking the Royal Mile has an interesting backstory.
Boston, Massachusetts
One of the few remaining monuments dedicated to South Boston's Irish heritage.
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Since 1947, this living history museum has been providing an immersive look at life in Plymouth Colony.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.
Narragansett, Rhode Island
The only surviving fragment of the lost Narragansett Pier Casino.
Toronto, Ontario
The giant birds honor two native North American species.
Franconia, New Hampshire
A serene plaza that commemorates one of the Granite State's most iconic figures.
London, England
This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.
Dublin, Ireland
This statue celebrating everyday life in Dublin has a few unsavory nicknames.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This unassuming shed was the stage for a monumental event in British history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The bell that once tolled atop a lost Edinburgh gate now hangs for all to see.
Providence, Rhode Island
The stone sculpture of an Ottoman soldier is an homage to a lost Providence landmark.
Dublin, Ireland
This colorful and fiery mural depicts the Irish folk story of the beloved hero Cuchulain.
Stirling, Scotland
A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."
Edinburgh, Scotland
This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
One of Canada's tiniest museums tackles the world's largest turtle.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.