Washington, D.C.
State Department Protocol Gift Office
They sort through millions of dollars worth of diplomatic gifts on behalf of the government.
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Washington, D.C.
They sort through millions of dollars worth of diplomatic gifts on behalf of the government.
Washington, D.C.
The little-known, 300-year history of the area includes former lives as a bustling tobacco port, parking lot, and industrial dump.
Arlington, Virginia
An oft-overlooked, magically musical monolith that stands majestically between Arlington Cemetery and the Iwo Jima Memorial.
Arlington, Virginia
This church built atop a gas station promises to "equip you for the next stage in your life’s journey."
Arlington, Virginia
Parking garage where Bob Woodward met Watergate source "Deep Throat."
Arlington, Virginia
This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.
Frankfurt, Germany
Somber memorial to the May 10, 1933, book-burning which took place on this spot.
Frankfurt, Germany
Carved fountains poignantly placed in parks and in front of special monuments.
Frankfurt, Germany
Fantastic views and thousands of love locks.
Lilongwe, Malawi
In Malawi, this is where the lion sleeps tonight.
Frankfurt, Germany
The entrance to this Frankfurt subway station looks like an old tram car crashed into the concrete sidewalk.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
These public toilets also provide entertainment for visitors to Amsterdam’s Red Light District.
Cambridge, Maryland
This Harriet Tubman mural went viral for kids interacting with it.
Cambridge, Maryland
The elevator hidden in a smokestack on Roosevelt's yacht now serves as a monument to the former president.
Cambridge, Maryland
This one-room schoolhouse played a significant role in the education of Black children for almost 100 years.
Toronto, Ontario
Along with his smaller donkey pal, he guards the museum’s exhibits and memorabilia.
Toronto, Ontario
A collection of human remains, animal body parts, and other macabre curiosities all legally for sale.
Toronto, Ontario
The Incredible Hulk, Yoda, Mulder and Scully, and many many others watch over the mean streets of Toronto.
Toronto, Ontario
One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.
Atlanta, Georgia
A psychedelic tribute to one of Georgia's most unique artistic visionaries, out of place and time in the heart of Atlanta.
Atlanta, Georgia
Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.
Chamblee, Georgia
A celebration of one man’s obsession to collect the strangest items imaginable.
Arlington, Virginia
The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.
Arlington, Virginia
The remains of a historic plantation nestled in between a parking lot and the rental car return at Reagan National Airport.