Dublin, Georgia
'Fegren of the Air'
The remnants of sheer survival in Dublin's monastery district.
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Dublin, Georgia
The remnants of sheer survival in Dublin's monastery district.
Holland, Michigan
Outside Hope College in Holland, Michigan, a marker honors a University without people from the fictional Kcymaerxthaereal times.
Paris, Illinois
One of the first historical sites of an alternative universe was installed in the town of Paris, Illinois—which is now home to an annual spelling bee of Kcymaerxthaereal words.
Skopje, North Macedonia
This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.
Skopje, North Macedonia
A historical puzzle lies at the origins of this structure.
Dallas, Texas
A symbol of Texas pride.
Rayne, Louisiana
The only place to see live frogs don pigtails and top hats, then eat their scrumptious legs.
Estero, Florida
Long before Europeans arrived, Native Americans built an artificial island out of shells that has withstood a millennia of hurricanes.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rumored to be the famed pirate's lookout tower, this historic stone structure is now just watching for tourists.
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
A sharply wedged sundial marks the point at which each day in the United States begins.
Washington, D.C.
The fountains of the U.S. Navy Memorial are annually salted with water from the Seven Seas as part of a nautical ritual.
Washington, D.C.
Seemingly unremarkable items like empty sushi trays, chef hats, and freshness stickers are being preserved so future generations can look back on this beloved cultural import.
Washington, D.C.
There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.
Fallon, Nevada
This Old West eatery along America's Loneliest Road was originally a stop on the Pony Express.
Port Greville, Nova Scotia
A community-owned museum that celebrates the history of the shipbuilding industry in this part of Nova Scotia.
Staunton, Virginia
Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This Art Deco airport was once deemed “the air hub of the Americas.”
New Orleans, Louisiana
A prime example of New Orleans' unique architecture these early 20th century homes were built to look like steamboats.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.
New Orleans, Louisiana
By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The beautiful, fruit-covered facade hints at this building's former life.
Park City, Kentucky
A former 19th-century tavern, famous for its peach brandy and honey concoction.
Atlanta, Georgia
The only subterranean ping pong table in Atlanta.
Summerdale, Alabama
Founded by a man who called himself the greatest hunter alive.