Stromness, Scotland
The Stones of Stenness
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
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Stromness, Scotland
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
Stenness, Scotland
The discovery of this Neolithic settlement, which contained a Stone Age "cathedral," threw archaeologists for a loop.
Orkney, Scotland
The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
Stromness, Scotland
Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."
Sandwick, Scotland
Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands.
Sumburgh, Scotland
This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.
Lerwick, Scotland
During this Shetland Islands celebration, hundreds of torch-carrying "guizers" lead a procession to burn a viking longboat.
Baltasound, Scotland
This Shetland Islands bus shelter may be small, but it squeezes in a couch, a desk, some art, and even an old telly.
Birsay, Scotland
This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.
Out Skerries, Scotland
A remote island holds what claims to be Scotland's smallest cinema.
New York, New York
New York City's smallest piece of private property.
Washington, D.C.
An 18-mile-long tunnel for sewage waste will soon wind within the bowels of Washington, D.C.
Folkestone, England
One English town's celebratory landmark spurred more trouble than anticipated.
Arlington, Virginia
The system of air guns are fired off remotely to scare any trespassing avians.
Arlington, Virginia
Right next to departures—how convenient!
Mamaroneck, New York
The "Skinny House" is made from scrap, salvage, and a neighbor’s kindness.
Sleepy Hollow, New York
Oldest existing church in New York and the inspiration for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Sleepy Hollow, New York
This tiny church near Sleepy Hollow contains Henri Matisse's last work, a rose window, and nine windows by Marc Chagall.
Sleepy Hollow, New York
The home of one of America's most wealthy industrialists is now a historic site that remembers a more decadent time in the country's history.
Dobbs Ferry, New York
This dilapidated castle-like structure overlooks the Hudson River at one of its widest points and was once home to nuns.
Hackensack, New Jersey
A World War II-era submarine is stuck in the mud in New Jersey.
Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
This crumbling little graveyard was saved from the undergrowth by concerned veterans.
Nyack, New York
Haunted Victorian house that inspired a legendary "Ghostbusters" court ruling.
Peekskill, New York
Astonishing collection of helmets, scientific instruments, and medical models.