This statue honors the groundbreaking writer for being the first female to support herself solely through her writing, as well as her time as a spy

An impressive armored bronze effigy marks the tomb of one of the medieval era's greatest warriors.

A soaring wool-money church towering over a preserved medieval village

A patch of Philippines forest devoted to saving the lives of an emotionally sensitive species of googly-eyed primates.

This is the only surviving complete round tower in County Kerry, dating to the 13th century.

Behold the uncanny sight of the Golden Arches—rendered in black.

A house built from trash known as the poor man's Hearst Castle.

Centuries of crashing waves carved out this small hole in the rock, which lights up at certain parts of the year.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

It's not your typical library, memorial, or book store.

Life in this isolated, hilltop lighthouse was lonely, but it sure was lovely.

American revolutionaries and British soldiers alike are buried here in the fourth-ever cemetery in Boston.

Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.

Statue commemorating the use of ether in anesthesia.

The bench featured in the film with Robin Williams and Matt Damon has become a popular destination for moviegoers.

This historic sculpture from the 16th century is even older than the city of Boston.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

The world’s second-largest flood defense barrier has protected London for decades.

The ground on which Shakespeare’s initial playhouse once stood.

Spitfire airplanes with butterfly wings hover over Prague’s skyline.

Cape Cod’s historic beacon made famous on a potato chip bag.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

This replica of a historic fishing shack long dubbed the most painted building in America.

This map, on display in the Library of Congress, and one of only seven known to exist, is the very first map of the United States.