Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Academy of Natural Sciences
As the oldest natural history museum in the Americas, these halls contain everything from dinosaur bones to biological samples collected by Lewis and Clark.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
As the oldest natural history museum in the Americas, these halls contain everything from dinosaur bones to biological samples collected by Lewis and Clark.
Colchester, England
A history of invasion, innovation, ignition, and Iceni, the Temple of Claudius has been an iconic landmark throughout the history of Britain’s oldest recorded town from its very earliest days to the present
Glen Echo, Maryland
A merry-go-round that became a rallying point for the early Civil Rights Movement.
State College, Pennsylvania
This stone polylith serves as both a 100+ year old experiment and monument to the history of science.
Coconut Creek, Florida
More than 20,000 butterflies can be seen at this spectacular park and research center.
Mexico City, Mexico
A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.
Mexico City, Mexico
These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.
Mexico City, Mexico
Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.
Mexico City, Mexico
The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.
Mexico City, Mexico
This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.
Mexico City, Mexico
This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.
Mexico City, Mexico
This stunning and ethereal mural symbolizes the beauty, unity, and diversity of humankind.
Mexico City, Mexico
This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.
Mexico City, Mexico
The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.
Mexico City, Mexico
This stately clock was gifted from China's last imperial government to the people of Mexico.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico’s first synagogue set up by and for the Ashkenazi Jewish community.
Mexico City, Mexico
Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.
Montauk, New York
The oldest working cattle ranch in the U.S.
Frederick, Maryland
A Civil War Museum with some notable medical antiques.
Manassas, Virginia
This train station inspired the name of a 1970's rock band and provided the backdrop for their album cover.
Alexandria, Virginia
The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.
College Park, Maryland
The world's oldest continuously operating airport was founded by the Wright Brothers.
Washington, D.C.
The revival of a classic Art Deco theater.