San Francisco, California
The Golden Fire Hydrant
The miraculous hydrant that saved the Mission District in 1906.
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San Francisco, California
The miraculous hydrant that saved the Mission District in 1906.
San Francisco, California
A tribute to the artist and activist who created the rainbow pride flag.
Boston, Massachusetts
A centuries-old church stands as a testament to Boston's "father of architecture."
Boston, Massachusetts
The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.
Boston, Massachusetts
This historic patch of real estate offers a glimpse of colonial Boston.
Boston, Massachusetts
An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.
Boston, Massachusetts
A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.
Boston, Massachusetts
A stone marker commemorating the first time sound was transmitted over wires.
Boston, Massachusetts
This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.
London, England
London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.
Hathersage, England
A headstone notes where the most famous of Robin Hood's legendary Merry Men is reportedly buried.
London, England
A tongue-in-cheek arcade where the games are based on everyday life.
London, England
Since 1887, this old-school shop has stacked its shelves with extraordinary coffees and teas.
London, England
The anatomical-pathological collection of a man who changed surgery.
London, England
A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities and curiosities.
London, England
Colorful murals by Jean Cocteau hide within this peaceful London sanctuary.
Munich, Germany
A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.
Doha, Qatar
Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.
Doha, Qatar
This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.
Doha, Qatar
This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.
Sydney, Australia
In the shadow of the Sydney Opera House, Indigenous ingredients shine.
Beijing, China
Why walk on this historical site when you can zoom down instead?
Beijing, China
The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.
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.