Adair, Iowa
Site of the First Train Robbery in the West
Lured here by the promise of tens of thousands in gold, Jesse James started a quintessentially American trend of robbing trains in-motion.
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Adair, Iowa
Lured here by the promise of tens of thousands in gold, Jesse James started a quintessentially American trend of robbing trains in-motion.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
West Des Moines, Iowa
A small burial plot formerly stranded in the middle of a road.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
An obelisk commemorating Lincoln's role in connecting the coasts.
Porto, Portugal
A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.
Porto, Portugal
Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.
Porto, Portugal
The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.
Porto, Portugal
One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.
Lisbon, Portugal
Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.
Lisbon, Portugal
This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”
Lisbon, Portugal
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The fastest transatlantic ocean liner sat abandoned in a Philadelphia shipyard for decades.
Tangier, Morocco
Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.
Hiroshima, Japan
Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Hakone, Japan
Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.
Kamakura, Japan
A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.
Hiroshima, Japan
A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Tokyo, Japan
After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.
Tokyo, Japan
This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.
Hakone, Japan
Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.
Brinchang, Malaysia
A lush terraced garden full of thousands of colorful roses and mystical art.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.