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This octagonal cottage is the smallest and the oldest council house in the United Kingdom.

This historic franken-chapel is the oldest wooden church in the world, at least part of it.

The biggest and deepest Cold War bunker open to the public can be found in southeast England.

This wooden effigy believed to be King Charles I hung for centuries outside an inn and was mistaken for a deity.

You won't find these curiously named passageways anywhere else in England.

It's believed Matilda Fitzwalter's life was the basis for the famed literary figure.

Known as the "Fat Man of Maldon," Bright was a larger-than-life figure.

This 400-year-old house tells a tale of witchcraft and woodwork.

Near this allegedly haunted pub, you can find strong spirits on the rocks.

An English artist has turned an unassuming ex-council house into a time-lost house of mystery.

A massive flood devastated this seaside town, causing many to speculate about whether the government had figured out how to influence the weather.

This trail follows unique stone railroad tracks and a historic waterway to the south coast of Devon.

Giant naked man on a hillside.

For nearly a year, General Ulysses S. Grant was based here during the American Civil War.

An enormous warehouse filled with parade floats collected from over 50 years of patriotic celebrations.

This beautiful vintage movie palace has seen little change in form or function since the 1920s.

The iconic statue was moved to a new spot overlooking the James river after several years as a mascot for the local baseball team.

An eccentric company offers eccentric millionaires the opportunity to have spaceflight-related experiences.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

Hear, smell, see, taste, and touch history at this immersive Civil War hospital.

This stately building in Alexandria, Virginia was built by Freemasons to honor one of their most famous members.

Forget Hollywood, one of the biggest stars in the world can be found in Roanoke, Virginia.

This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.