Palestine
Hisham’s Palace
Sprawling archeological site of an 8th-century Islamic castle.
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Palestine
Sprawling archeological site of an 8th-century Islamic castle.
Easton, England
Amid the ruins of a church on the British island of Portland, a surprising symbol among the headstones.
Sandy Bay, Australia
A hidden gem of Hobart’s past, now a park with panoramic views and plenty of history.
Wellington, New Zealand
The only known remains of an extensive Maori settlement are preserved underneath an apartment building.
Madona, Latvia
A haunting memorial to those who lost their lives to the Nazi regime lies hidden in the woods.
Prague, Czechia
A plaque marks the spot where the saint was shoved off the Charles Bridge and into the river.
Mellieħa, Malta
These purpose-built WWII air raid shelters, which run half a kilometer under the town of Mellieħa, are among the longest in Malta.
Venice, Italy
Despite their macabre past, these hooks are said to bring good luck to those who touch them.
Nagasaki, Japan
A sobering scientific reminder of the human damage caused by the advent of the nuclear age.
Hiroshima, Japan
Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Hiroshima, Japan
A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Armero, Colombia
A town half-submerged in volcanic mud has become a pilgrimage site for devotees of one of the tragedy's victims.
Inverness, Scotland
The oldest church in Inverness witnessed the brutal executions of many Scottish soldiers.
London, England
A historic London cemetery now serves as a nature park incorporating gravestones & memorial statues.
London, England
These remnants of Old London Bridge possess unique acoustics that allow for whispered conversations to carry from one side to the other.
Bern, Switzerland
The skeleton of a 19th-century elephant that was executed by cannonball.
Vilnius, Lithuania
Discover the car that once belonged to the King of Nepal in a former Soviet-era taxi park.
Madras, Oregon
An old World War II hangar holds 20 vintage aircraft and the rare opportunity to take a ride in a 1940s warbird.
Dijon, France
For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.
Saint Andrews, Scotland
The initials "GW" mark where one of Scotland's most important Protestant martyrs was burned at the stake.
Christchurch, New Zealand
A mosaic armchair and ottoman built from china broken in the Christchurch earthquakes.
Christchurch, New Zealand
A New Zealand couple's shell-adorned home living room, now on display at the Canterbury Museum.
Christchurch, New Zealand
A coin-operated washing machine turned jukebox, complete with an outdoor dance floor.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Enjoy coffee and cake while viewing antique medical equipment at this unique cafe.