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Singapore
Forts of Sentosa
Forgotten forts that were pivotal in Singapore’s military history.
1.2502, 103.8332
Singapore, Singapore
Samy's Curry Restaurant
One of Singapore's oldest Indian restaurants, specialising in Southern Indian cuisine.
1.3061, 103.8118
Singapore, Singapore
Sembawang Hot Springs
A hidden hot spring in Singapore with a surprising history.
1.4343, 103.8225
Singapore
The Horse Shoe Block
One of Singapore’s few remaining building with a WWII air raid shelter.
1.2836, 103.8304
Singapore
Fu Lu Shou Complex
A one-of-a-kind shopping mall dedicated to Buddhist and Daoist spirituality.
1.3017, 103.8546
Singapore
Long Bar
Historic bar where the Singapore Sling cocktail was invented.
1.2951, 103.8535
Singapore
Street of the Dead
A street with an infamous past where the terminally ill were sent to die.
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Singapore
Tuas Lamp Post 1
How did a sticker-covered lamp post become a beloved landmark for cyclists in Singapore?
1.2418, 103.6149
Salisbury, England
Amesbury Archer
Pivotal in the research of early British Bronze Age life, found near Stonehenge.
51.0644, -1.7998
Rovinj, Croatia
Partisan and Victims of Fascism Memorial
A memorial dedicated to the 29,000 Istrian freedom fighters of World War II.
45.0839, 13.6339
Bale, Croatia
Fort Forno
A strategically positioned fortress that protected the Fazana channel has found new life as a place for theater.
44.9988, 13.7254
Poreč, Croatia
Joakim Rakovac Memorial
A monument to one of Croatia's famous freedom fighters.
45.2266, 13.5976
Rabac, Croatia
Teleferika
The remains of a cable car used for bauxite mining after World War I hides in a coastal forest.
45.0736, 14.1531
Pula, Croatia
Quarter of Saint Theodore
An excavation site that signified Hercules in Pula, and a glimpse into the city's Roman history.
44.8719, 13.8465
Fordingbridge, England
Ashley Walk Illuminated Target
Hidden from the ground but visible from above, this arrow target in the New Forest is part of Hampshire's rich World War II history.
50.9214, -1.7335
Dorset, England
Badbury Rings
An Iron Age hill fort turned scenic nature park.
50.8263, -2.0535
Wimborne Saint Giles, England
Philosopher's Tower
A small tower where a philosopher once speculated on human nature and morality.
50.8990, -1.9351
Portsmouth, England
Charles Dickens Statue
A rare full-sized statue of one of Britain's famous writers.
50.7973, -1.0925
Ipswich, England
Alexander Obolensky Statue
A bronze and stone statue made to recognize the life and career of a Russian aristocrat turned English rugby player.
52.0553, 1.1524
Cheltenham, England
Masonic Hall
One of the oldest Masonic buildings in England, and still in use today.
51.9019, -2.0733
Reading, England
Maiwand Lion
The lion represents a fascinating part of English history, and the story of a man who obsessed over its creation.
51.4570, -0.9675
Ipswich, England
Bobby Robson Statue
A life-sized statue commemorating the former manager of Ipswich's football team.
52.0551, 1.1464
Leiston, England
Leiston Abbey
An abbey dedicated to St. Mary, and homed Canon Regulars following Premonstratensian rule.
52.2217, 1.5777
Bradford-on-Avon, England
Tithe Barn
One of the largest medieval barns in England and architecturally one of the finest.
51.3427, -2.2552
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