Holly Springs, Mississippi
Mittie Manning's Tomb
This tomb was fashioned with a sliding window for a grieving mother who struggled with her daughter's death.
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Holly Springs, Mississippi
This tomb was fashioned with a sliding window for a grieving mother who struggled with her daughter's death.
Manchester, England
19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse.
Manchester, England
The largest municipal cemetery in the United Kingdom and the second largest in Europe contains some of Manchester’s biggest characters.
Mexico City, Mexico
Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.
Budapest, Hungary
Time stands still at this serene burial ground in the center of Budapest.
St. Louis, Missouri
This mausoleum is the final resting place of one of St. Louis's richest and most tragic families.
São Paulo, Brazil
A jungle in the heart of São Paulo reminds visitors of what Brazil looked like untouched by man.
Santo André, Brazil
The remains of a British railway rusting in the jungle mist of a Brazilian mountainside.
Santos, Brazil
This majestic building, where Brazil's coffee brokers once bought and sold beans, now houses a coffee museum.
Santos, Brazil
In this Brazilian city, a vertical graveyard rules the skyline.
Savannah, Georgia
More than a century after her death, Little Gracie Watson remains one of Savannah's most often-visited residents.
Arlington, Virginia
Soldiers were buried next to Lee's house in the center of Arlington Cemetery to dissuade the general from reclaiming his property after the war.
Arlington, Virginia
Recorded as the first person buried in Arlington Cemetery.
Arlington, Virginia
In what is rumored to be an intentional act of spite, this memorial almost completely obscures the nearby grave of a senior officer.
Ehrenberg, Arizona
The stone-covered graves lie within the ruins of an Old West ghost town.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.
Rottingdean, England
According to local folklore, this odd face on a wall of Rudyard Kipling's former home can bring visitors a bit of luck.
Brighton, England
Decrepit Victorian public lift is a white-knuckle ride.
Brighton, England
A hidden sculpture garden tucked within the middle of Brighton.
Brighton and Hove, England
On a remote footpath and surrounded by beautiful Sussex countryside sits Sussex’s smallest cemetery.
Athens, Greece
A Byzantine church containing the holy remnants of three saints sits atop the site of an ancient temple.
Carrascal del Río, Spain
Medieval ruins nestled within a breathtaking swath of Spanish nature.
Oaxaca, Mexico
The ruins of an abandoned church mingle with the graves at Oaxaca’s General Cemetery.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.