Clear Fork, West Virginia
Luther Elkins Petroglyphs
A cult archaeology conspiracy theory claims these West Virginia petroglyphs were written by Irish monks in Ogham.
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Clear Fork, West Virginia
A cult archaeology conspiracy theory claims these West Virginia petroglyphs were written by Irish monks in Ogham.
São Paulo, Brazil
This giant mural of Santa Muerte in downtown São Paulo reminds passersby of their own mortality.
Dunoon, Scotland
This ethereal, rainforest-like gorge is home to waterfalls, quaint bridges, and fairy folk.
Moulton, England
Every July, men dressed as giant crows dance around a scarecrow who comes to life.
Torrey, Utah
A striking, menacing sandstone peak towering above a landscape that's equal parts Mordor and the Moon.
Syracuse, Italy
Built on a medieval synagogue, this church has a burial crypt, tunnel system, and Jewish ritual bath hiding deep underneath.
New York, New York
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
Davis, California
Each summer, the migratory bats living beneath the bypass form "batnadoes" at dusk.
Maitland, Nova Scotia
The highest tides in the world come in and out here twice a day, allowing you to essentially walk along the ocean floor.
Tambon Bang Ta Then, Thailand
Parts of this sprawling temple complex are deteriorating, but its founder’s body remains intact.
Spean Bridge, Scotland
This macabre monument atop an ancient well gives a nod to a brutal episode in Scottish clan history.
Gothenburg, Sweden
This castle ruin in the middle of nowhere is a gem for wildlife enthusiasts.
Hinckley, Ohio
Faces carved into the cliffs create an otherworldly walking trail.
Bosque, New Mexico
The winter home of thousands of beautiful snow geese and sandhill cranes.
Ardtalnaig, Scotland
Monty Python fans will recognize this abandoned mine as the Cave of the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.
Kassel, Germany
At this cemetery, artists are invited to design their own gravestones.
Sweden
This fantastic cave remained unexplored until 1948 when three schoolboys discovered a hidden entrance.
Faroe Islands
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.
Pechory, Russia
This 15th-century cave complex is one of the very few monasteries to stay open throughout World War II and the Soviet regime.
Beaumont, France
Thanks to a clever legal loophole, this mountainside wine shop sells a hybrid cuvée that's been outlawed for nearly a century.
Portland, Oregon
This abandoned boat sits on a nude beach, is shaped like a UFO, and is covered in graffiti.
Medellín, Colombia
The religious shrine that Pablo Escobar's men would allegedly visit before completing a mission.
Provincetown, Massachusetts
A 19th-century smallpox cemetery is being reclaimed by scrub forest and sand dunes.
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
A glittering Thai Buddhist temple in suburban Pennsylvania.