Orgov, Armenia
Radio Optical Observatory ROT54
An observatory with a 54-meter-wide radio telescope sits in the mountains of Armenia.
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Orgov, Armenia
An observatory with a 54-meter-wide radio telescope sits in the mountains of Armenia.
Roskilde, Denmark
Local legend has it that the Devil's claw marks are etched into this distinctive rock.
Krakow, Poland
This cemetery of rusting Soviet-era steam locomotives and train cars offers an apocalyptic glimpse into a bygone era.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Fans have made a utility pole near where the 90s musician was shot into an ersatz memorial.
Duy Xuyên District, Vietnam
Showcasing some of the best-preserved temples of the Champa Kingdom.
Busra, Syria
One of the world's best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is also one of the most unusual; it's made of black volcanic rock.
Kamakura, Japan
An ancient mountain-cut pass runs largely forgotten in the suburbs of Kamakura.
Salisbury, England
Pivotal in the research of early British Bronze Age life, found near Stonehenge.
Altit, Pakistan
The history of the oldest fort in Baltistan is steeped in familial rivalry and gruesome deaths.
New York, New York
After traveling the world, one of the last remaining fully-rigged three masted iron-hulled cargo ship in the world found its home in New York.
Waialua, Hawaii
This iconic location, shrouded in mystery and nostalgia and still an active YMCA camp, was the setting for the Dharma Barracks in the hit TV series 'Lost.'
Leadville, Colorado
Thousands of unmarked, sunken graves in a pauper's cemetery.
Hoyerswerda, Germany
A unique museum that explores the history of computing and digital culture in East Germany.
Zagreb, Croatia
A well-worshipped shrine to the Virgin Mary nestled inside the last of Zagreb’s historic gates.
Taoyuan, Taiwan
The final resting place of the dictator of Taiwan.
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
The largest living museum in the Northeast recreates life from the Early Republic period complete with costumed historians and reenactors.
Nanterre, France
The unique design of these skyscrapers in a Paris suburb led to them being nicknamed "cloud towers."
Santiago, Mexico
Tucked away in a secluded canyon, this hidden hot spring’s thermal waters have been soothing soakers for generations.
Todos Santos, Mexico
Once a Catholic mission, this small town tucked between the ocean and the mountains is now a magical spot for art and history lovers.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Fossilized remains tell the story of the region’s past inside this small, unassuming museum.
Santiago, Mexico
A 40-foot waterfall hidden in a desert oasis.
Noisy-le-Grand, France
A suburban housing complex with astonishing architectural features, locally nicknamed "the Camemberts."
Rotherham, England
This metal installation is a tribute to an ancient megalithic structure and South Yorkshire's steel history.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
The railroad turning train travel into a cinematic, highly immersive experience has a fascinating connection to Game of Thrones.