Washington, D.C.
Library Of Congress Gutenberg Bible
One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
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Washington, D.C.
One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
An extraordinary collection of vampire-themed antiques lurks on the second floor of a store.
Ghajnsielem, Malta
In the sleepy town of Gozo exists a reproduction of the entire town of Bethlehem.
Qrendi, Malta
This 50-foot-deep sinkhole created in the 14th century is home to rare plants and fungi.
Siġġiewi, Malta
Ancient mysterious ruts carved in the bedrock.
Xagħra, Malta
These temples are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.
Birgu, Malta
The medieval home is still engraved with the symbol of the profession, an eye flanked by two axes.
St. Paul's Bay, Malta
The ruins of a megalithic monument sit right in the garden of a luxurious Maltese resort.
Birgu, Malta
This almost-forgotten underground dungeon housed several convicts over the years, including Caravaggio.
Mdina, Malta
This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.
Mġarr, Malta
Enigmatic tombs and cave dwellings on the outskirts of a rural village.
Mosta, Malta
This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."
San Lawrenz, Malta
The fishing boats that moor in this small lagoon enter and leave through a tunnel to the sea.
Rabat, Malta
The remains of a 1st-century aristocratic Roman town house featuring beautiful well-preserved mosaics.
Rabat, Malta
Overshadowed by other, more famous Maltese catacombs, this ancient burial chamber has one of the best examples of a ritual agape table.
Mosta, Malta
These lesser-known Maltese catacombs date back over 1,700 years.
Mdina, Malta
The Jesus tree of Malta bears a striking resemblance to Christ on the cross.
Paola, Malta
This subterranean necropolis holds three floors of antler-dug grave caves.
Iż-Żejtun, Malta
A hidden tunnel of bones in one of Malta's oldest churches.
Valletta, Malta
A centuries-old forgotten underworld lies beneath Malta.
Victoria, Malta
This prison on the Maltese island of Gozo is almost 500 years old, and they have the graffiti to prove it.
Valletta, Malta
The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.
Rabat, Malta
Burial grounds for more than 1,000 bodies deep under the modern town of Rabat.
Qrendi, Malta
This Stone Age solar temple aligns with the sun on each equinox and solstice.