Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
Matmata Underground Houses
Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.
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Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia
Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.
Berlin, Germany
For patriotic Russians, this memorial honoring the Soviet soldiers who died liberating Berlin in 1945 is the most sacred location outside of Russia.
Berlin, Germany
Germany's Glienicke Bridge has a shady history of clandestine meetings, espionage, and spycraft.
Bucharest, Romania
This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.
Bucharest, Romania
The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.
Bran, Romania
The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Brașov, Romania
A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.
Capel Saint Andrew, England
The scene of the United Kingdom's most famous UFO incident, dubbed the "British Roswell."
Leiston, England
An abbey dedicated to St. Mary, and homed Canon Regulars following Premonstratensian rule.
Southwold, England
Keep a lookout for replicas of this wooden soldier hiding in plain sight all around town.
Southwold, England
A chaotic collection of coin-operated slot machines designed to delight and disturb in equal measure.
Ipswich, England
A life-sized statue commemorating the former manager of Ipswich's football team.
Southwold, England
A historic seafront building established as a refuge for sailors to promote moral living and literacy.
Aldeburgh, England
One of the best preserved Tudor public buildings in Britain was once used for witch trials.
Porto, Portugal
Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.
Wolfsburg, Germany
Volkswagen's dedicated museum dives into the complex history of one of the world's best known cars.
Palma, Spain
This historic electric train has operated with regularity since the early 1900s.
London, England
This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.
London, England
The arching stretch of London's longest street holds many reminders of the area's maritime past.
London, England
A museum that chronicles the interesting and often dark history of the London docklands, once one of the major trading ports of the world.
London, England
The world’s second-largest flood defense barrier has protected London for decades.
Aldeburgh, England
This massive metal scallop is a tribute to an English composer who once walked across this beach.
Thorpeness, England
Unusual British home built to disguise a water tower.
Gravesend, England
The last resting place of the famous Native American princess is marked by a haunting monument.