A small park honors the legendary Ukrainian poet.

Take a walk through the history of strength sports—from the early Olympic Games to modern day.

At the birthplace of American railroading, a world-class collection of historic trains.

These ornate, fish-shaped water spouts guard Savannah’s historic facades.

A purported 17th-century religious artifact with noteworthy associations to Catholic history in the U. S.

The Lincoln Memorial has inspired many, even though a word on the inscription appears to be spelled incorrectly.

This Masonic lodge was the first major private building to be constructed in Washington, D.C. after the Civil War.

The only female equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. is a 15th-century French heroine.

This mysterious structure by the Washington Monument is a flood barrier designed to protect the White House against rising waters.

"Congress may voluntarily remain in session throughout the summer, in order that our Congressmen may be protected from the intolerable discomforts and dangers of the ordinary outdoor weather!”

Four bald cypress trees in Lafayette Square, across from the White House, mark the southern edge of a 100,000 year old cypress swamp.

A celebrity from the late Cretaceous period.

A touching tribute to a local hero who made sure his neighborhood stayed clean.

Most historians agree that the so-called "Gentleman Pirate" wasn't much of either of those things.

A Christian-themed amusement park and complex rocked by scandals.

The highest point in South Carolina was once owned by an energy company that neglected it but now the state is taking it back.

A rapidly disappearing authentic bit of the old south.

This historic home of the shag is keeping a Southern dance tradition going strong.

Take in some Air Force history—and ogle some beautiful planes—at this little-known park near Myrtle Beach’s seashore.

This maze-like, oceanfront gift shop—the nation’s largest— has been serving kitsch to the Myrtle Beach community for over 80 years.

Take a stroll through this centuries-old tunnel of enormous moss-hung evergreens, nestled among the grounds of America’s first public sculpture garden.

Located in Faneuil Hall, the headquarters of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts has stood the test of time.

A monument to an Irish secret society thought to be responsible for a string of violent attacks in Pennsylvania coal mines.

This vintage short line in Amish country runs passenger steam train excursions and still hauls freight.