Gaspé, Québec
Fort Péninsule
When World War II came to Canada, Fort Péninsule was part of the first line of defense for Allied shipping convoys.
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Gaspé, Québec
When World War II came to Canada, Fort Péninsule was part of the first line of defense for Allied shipping convoys.
Lund, Sweden
A living descendant of the famous tree that helped Isaac Newton develop the theory of gravity.
Alexandria, Virginia
Originally dubbed "Retirement" by the Navy Commodore who built it in 1780, this beautiful mansion is now the centerpiece of a suburban community park.
Bekesbourne, England
An anti-tank graveyard in the English countryside.
Nairobi, Kenya
Strolling through these vintage locomotives offers a surprising amount of insight into the history of Kenya.
Nairobi, Kenya
This tourist village in Nairobi celebrates the traditional lifestyles and customs of Kenyan tribes.
Nairobi, Kenya
The farmhouse owned by the Danish author who wrote "Out of Africa" is now a museum honoring her legacy.
Waddamana, Australia
The decommissioned station is now a museum packed with antiquated hydroelectricity artifacts.
North Adelaide, Australia
A vast and opulent collection of art and show dog memorabilia collected over one man's lifetime.
Stockholm, Sweden
The center of Stockholm can be found along this quiet street.
Ward, New Zealand
This beach provides a glimpse of the ancient seafloor without getting wet.
Oxford, England
The lantern carried by the infamous Guy Fawkes when he was arrested while attempting to blow the houses of Parliament and the King of England to smithereens
Leiden, Netherlands
The remains of a medieval wall discovered in the basement of a jewelry store.
Paris, France
The tombstone of an unfortunate explorer who disappeared in the Paris Catacombs.
Paimpol, France
Ride the rails on a train harkening back to a 19th-century marvel.
Larne, Northern Ireland
A beloved pet is buried in among the many old and famous residents of a Northern Ireland cemetery.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
This 1836 church, constructed by formerly enslaved people, honors a leader in Afrocentric music.
Paris, France
France's national museum of scientific and industrial instruments.
Stockholm, Sweden
A collection of trees from various corners of the world call Stockholm University home.
French Corral, California
Built to hold Gold Rush wealth, this building has withstood the test of time.
Nuremberg, Germany
The final resting place of one of Germany's most accomplished Renaissance men.
Ballston Spa, New York
Thousands of bottles that have held everything from poison to perfume make up the collection of this small museum.
Washington, D.C.
Mysterious installations bring levity and light to a sometimes stodgy city.
San Luis Obispo, California
A simple statue outside a California Amtrak station honors the overlooked contributions of the "silent spikes."