Places Edited by Rachel James

Destroyed Serbian army headquarters sits half crumbled in a largely revitalized Belgrade.

This Orthodox Church's exterior is rather unorthodox.

This impressively complicated radioastronomy research center was once a tool of Soviet spies.

Pennsylvania's own Roswell-style UFO mystery.

From Ancient Rome to WWII, Neupfarrplatz has over 2,000 years of history underneath its main square.

The first life claimed by this record-breaking peak wasn't lost to exposure or a fall, but rather lightning.

Arguably the best example of an authentic Dutch windmill in the United States, rivaling its counterparts in the Netherlands.

Enter the cabin of a life-sized Hindenburg replica.

Rodin's famous depiction of Dante's 'Inferno', amidst a sculpture garden of many of his other works.

A cave network located at the southernmost tip of mainland Greece was once believed to be an entrance to Hades.

Hellam Township is reputed to feature seven remote gates, which when passed through in the right order, open an entrance to hell.

They squeal, they nosh, they look like predators.

North America’s largest collection of horological devices and home to a colossal clock with a dizzying array of features.

For over 80 years, Mayan ruins stood proudly in a most unlikely location.

The largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for over 6,000 feathered patients every year.

A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.

Home to the infamous "Typhoid Mary" and the worst loss of life in New York's history prior to September 11, 2001.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Celebrated as a center of civilization, the remains of the ancient city have been nearly destroyed by greed, egoism, and war.

According to one local tradition, the entrance to the Voodoo underworld can be found in New Orleans through seven gates scattered throughout the city's French Quarter.

Experience a charming 1930s version of "infotainment."

Superstitious? Discover the witchy side of Mexico through its largest esoteric market.

Taxidermy of the racing horse with a huge heart, who inspired hope in the Depression.

Interactive modern and vintage submarine equipment, World War II relics, and submarine attire.