Les Eyzies, France
Grotte de Font-de-Gaum
Among Europe’s most spectacular Ice Age painted caves still accessible today.
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Les Eyzies, France
Among Europe’s most spectacular Ice Age painted caves still accessible today.
Anwoth, Scotland
The ruins of celebrated theologian Samuel Rutherford’s church, featured in a 1970s cult horror film.
Rydal, England
Thought to be Britain’s earliest purpose-built viewing station, this small hut frames a magical waterfall.
Monroe, Connecticut
A collection of haunted artifacts chronicles the career of the world’s most famous paranormal investigators. Museum is temporarily closed with plans to re-open.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.
Yavapai County, Arizona
Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
Bamburgh, England
A church instrumental in the spreading of Christianity in England and the final resting place of hundreds of Saxons.
Tintagel, England
It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.
Lovelock, Nevada
How a bat poo mine became a major Native American archaeological site—and connections to legendary red-haired giants.
Whitchurch, England
The site of an early Arthurian battle and the dwelling-place of prehistoric people and (possibly) an ancient race of giants.
Coleford, England
The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."
Key West, Florida
These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.
Isle of Staffa, Scotland
This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.
London, England
This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.
Xian Shi, China
A life-sized imperial army, buried in battle formation, has stood underground for over 2,000 years—built not for war, but for eternity.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Arzachena, Italy
Mysterious tombstones thought to be remnants of Atlantis.
Algeria
The abstract sandstone rock formations at this Algerian national park are rich with prehistoric art.
Hiko, Nevada
Many believe these images represent interstellar lifeforms.
Selçuk, Turkey
Seven early Christians were sealed into a cave where legend has it they slept unharmed for centuries.
Aosta, Italy
An ancient theatre in the "little Rome of the Alps."
Tarsus, Turkey
A well said to have belonged to Paul the Apostle and part of UNESCO Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Turkey.