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Solitary stone structures and a tale of tragedy are all that remains of a historic settlement built by French Protestant refugees.

Idaho’s largest, deepest limestone cave is known for its quirky rock formations and bat population.

Star garnets are so rare that you can only find them in two places on Earth—here, you can dig for them.

A glacial erratic in the shape of a foot rests in the woods of a restored oak savanna prairie.

Graffiti from the 16th and 17th centuries cover the walls of this part of the Tower of London.

Look up from the busy streets to discover how time is kept!

An unsanctioned shrine that sprung up outside the late singer's home is causing a stir in London's Highgate neighborhood.

The Ranger’s House exhibits fine mementos collected by Sir Julius Werner during the course of his life, including this infamous pendant.

The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.

This striking statue brings a scene from the African savannah into central London.

Built by George III to observe the transit of Venus, this Georgian gem is a unique survivor in the Arcadian landscape of Richmond upon Thames.

Hidden in the courtyard of the Victoria and Albert Museum is a little-known tribute to two celebrity pooches.

At the top of the hour, figures of the London department store's two co-founders emerge and bow to each other.

This bewitching Babylonian goddess haunts a hallway of the British Museum.

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

A roadside shrine to a late rock god only remains thanks to the unyielding efforts of his fans.

This London marker celebrates the spot where the world-famous English band was founded.

A measuring mishap led to these artificial stone ladies losing their stomachs.

This historic building displays the remains of a victim of the devastating 14th-century plague.

This landmark church concealed a crypt packed with bones that was discovered thanks to the London Blitz.

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

When the town wouldn't allow the fast-food behemoth to build a new restaurant, they put one inside an 1850 home.

The highest point in Maine is a grand gift to the state citizens that also happens to be one end of the Appalachian Trail.

Known as the “Official Greeter of Juneau,” this dog still welcomes ships and their passengers to Alaska.