London, England
Alexandra Palace Transmitter Mast
The first regular high-definition TV transmissions were made from this seemingly out-of-place mast located on one corner of a Victorian-era entertainment venue.
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London, England
The first regular high-definition TV transmissions were made from this seemingly out-of-place mast located on one corner of a Victorian-era entertainment venue.
London, England
This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.
Chicago, Illinois
Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.
Chicago, Illinois
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Chicago, Illinois
The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.
Geneva, Switzerland
An opulent monument built for a duke who donated his entire fortune to the city of Geneva.
Bologna, Italy
Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.
Bologna, Italy
Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.
Bologna, Italy
In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."
Edinburgh, Scotland
A rare memorial paying homage to an altruistic woman from the 19th-century.
East Hampton, New York
This 19th-century Hamptons windmill was once home to modernist painter Agnes Pelton.
East Hampton, New York
This cemetery holds the remains of an accused witch and the man that ensured her freedom.
Montauk, New York
A mysterious air force base built to resemble a Long Island fishing village.
New Canaan, Connecticut
Home of Philip Johnson, one of the 20th century's most influential architects.
Salisbury, Connecticut
Retirement home where the actress who played the Wicked Witch of the West passed away.
Washington, Connecticut
New Preston and Kent, Connecticut - where Friday the 13th, Part 2 was filmed.
New York, New York
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
Two large-scale sculptures of Adam and Eve greet visitors in the nude at the Time Warner Center in NYC.
New York, New York
An uber-secure, windowless tower of doom in the center of Manhattan is an NSA spyscraper.
New York, New York
Once the tallest building in the world and the site of “the highest dinner ever held in New York” this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.
New York, New York
The very first subway station in New York City is beautiful, decked out in chandeliers, and ... abandoned?