Dover, England
Dover Castle
One of the few standing Roman lighthouses and a labyrinth of tunnels are a couple of the secrets at this historic castle.
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Dover, England
One of the few standing Roman lighthouses and a labyrinth of tunnels are a couple of the secrets at this historic castle.
Dover, England
One of the oldest seagoing boats in the world can be found at the Dover Museum.
Richmond, California
A porcelain company's former dumping ground, completely covered in pieces of collectible ceramics.
Santorini, Greece
A Bronze age settlement on the Greek island of Santorini might have been the inspiration for Plato's Atlantis.
Perissa, Greece
This black sand beach was crafted from volcanic explosions including the historic Minoan eruption.
Athens, Greece
The ruins of an ancient mansion sits in front of and underneath a contemporary art gallery.
Athens, Greece
An often overlooked ancient site in downtown Athens with substantial history (and nature).
Athens, Greece
A Byzantine church containing the holy remnants of three saints sits atop the site of an ancient temple.
Athens, Greece
These ancient ruins hide in plain sight next to a dessert shop.
Athens, Greece
Underneath one of the region's most historic roads lies the home of Plato's successor.
Athens, Greece
This Ottoman-era church is hidden amid a busy tourist area.
Athens, Greece
The only surviving choragic monument is a trophy awarded in 334 BC for the winning dramatic chorus.
Athens, Greece
An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.
Athens, Greece
This small 16th-century church in Athens is almost entirely surrounded by a modern building.
Athens, Greece
Where commuters walk through remnants of an ancient Greek necropolis.
Athens, Greece
This mystical orb covered in strange symbols is thought to have been used in ancient Greek magical rituals.
Athens, Greece
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
Athens, Greece
Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.
Athens, Greece
A preserved portion of an ancient Athens barrier is displayed in a hotel basement.
Athens, Greece
A Byzantine-era church hidden in a wooded area below the Acropolis.
Athens, Greece
These caves secretly held national treasures during World War II.
New York, New York
A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.
New York, New York
These historic buildings once housed the headquarters of one of the most infamous gangs of New York.
New York, New York
The artist and New York City icon lived, worked and died in this converted carriage house owned by another iconic artist, Andy Warhol.