Dublin, Ireland
Magazine Fort
This 18th-century fort surrounded by a moat was used to store gun powder and ammunition, and now sits in the middle of a large park in Dublin.
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Dublin, Ireland
This 18th-century fort surrounded by a moat was used to store gun powder and ammunition, and now sits in the middle of a large park in Dublin.
Dublin, Ireland
A particularly disconcerting tribute to Irish martyrs.
Pembrokeshire, Wales
A historic pub in the front room of a Victorian-era house.
Clydebank, Scotland
A historic shipbuilding town is home to a sail-through fish-and-chips shop.
Oxford, England
The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.
Oxford, England
The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.
York, England
A unique tribute to the chocolatey past that helped shape one British city.
York, England
This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Cambridge, England
This hill is all that remains of Cambridge’s former castle.
New York, New York
You must take the A train... to the last active cemetery in Manhattan.
New York, New York
The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.
New York, New York
Spinning silently in the lobby of an Art Deco masterwork is a massive vintage model of the Earth.
New York, New York
Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.
New York, New York
A bit of retro transportation flair preserved in the world's largest department store.
New York, New York
This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.
New York, New York
Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.
New York, New York
The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?
New York, New York
The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.
Gilbert, West Virginia
Sample original Hatfield family moonshine at this distillery in southern West Virginia.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
The last holdout of a pre-Civil War rebel who took the matter of slavery into his own hands.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.