New York, New York
The Players
A posh members-only club with a literally dramatic history.
Places I've been
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New York, New York
A posh members-only club with a literally dramatic history.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Now abandoned, the first public health hospital in the U.S. saw more than one million immigrants from around the world.
Hardwick, New Jersey
This scout retreat, still in use today, was the filming location for the original “Friday the 13th” film.
Newport, Rhode Island
You can spend the night as an honorary lighthouse keeper in this quaint, historic beacon.
Tokyo, Japan
A Japanese concept restaurant that feels like a party thrown by the monsters in your closet.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
London, England
A plaque hangs near the execution place of the Scottish Independence leader famously depicted in "Braveheart."
London, England
Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.
London, England
Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.
London, England
Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.
London, England
The signs of a long buried road can still be found hidden beneath a London sewer grate.
London, England
An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Princeton, New Jersey
The final resting place of many of New Jersey's most famous residents, including U.S. history's most in-vogue antagonist, Aaron Burr.
San Diego, California
A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."
New York, New York
Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.
Paris, France
The headless bodies of more than 1,300 guillotined victims of the Reign of Terror are buried here in mass graves.
Paris, France
This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.
Paris, France
A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.