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On a river island north of Bangkok, a small bar helped lead a home-brewing rebellion.

These temples are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.

This brilliant display of whirling fireballs celebrates Hogmanay.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

One of Los Angeles's first murals once vibrantly depicted the dangers of United States imperialism.

The last known resting place of the king who united England.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

A museum dedicated to the tragedy of Bloody Sunday.

These murals stand as reminders to the troubled history of this Northern Ireland city.

This historic Mexican convent is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns.

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.

This unassuming passageway played a key role in one of the most important events in U.S. history.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

One of New Jersey's oldest churches is a historical treasure trove.

This ordinary-looking mailbox has a rather explosive history.

This 17th-century house was once the trading hub for two prominent Canadian fur barons.

This popular cave pool is truly magical, despite the crowds.

This structure was moved nearly 40 feet while people continued working inside it.

This piece of a Renaissance-era Spanish castle remained lost for decades.

A statue honoring Frank Sidebottom, a beloved cartoon figure from Timperley.

This singular Mexican structure is considered a masterpiece of the Tapatía architectural school.

This collection of promotional calendars preserves a staple of mid-century Mexican pop art.

A statue representing a lost Roman profession that was vandalized for centuries.