This 11th-century Cistercian abbey was once seized by Henry VIII.

England's largest white horse isn't even white.

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

In 1190 one of the worst anti-Semitic massacres of the Middle Ages took place in a wooden tower which previously occupied this site in York.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

Although built to generate electricity for Marylanders, this dam has become an all-you-can-eat buffet for American bald eagles.

A popular European tradition makes its way to the states on one of America's most famous bridges.

Contrary to what one might expect, ice forms inside this small cavern during the summer and melts during the winter.

After covering almost 1.5 billion acres, the survey's still not finished.

Behold the rickety glory of one of the oldest roller coasters still standing.

A tradition unlike any other, this marks the site of the annual Groundhog's Day tradition.

A 20-foot-tall quarter commemorates George Washington’s ties to Bedford County.

Once the world's largest reinforced concrete structure, this abandoned bridge now beckons urban explorers.

The first partially complete dinosaur skeleton was discovered here, forever changing the world's view of the ruling reptiles.

This tiny structure was built by the creator of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Visitors to Salt Springs State Park are encouraged to literally put their two cents in Penny Rock.

Beautiful views of the surrounding hills and birds of prey can be found at this sanctuary.

This statue of one of baseball’s greatest pitchers looks like something out of a sci-fi horror movie.

The way these carnivorous dinosaurs are posed is an homage to a classic work of paleoart.