Washington, D.C.
National Archives Vault
An atomic bomb-proof strongbox protects the U.S. Constitution from terrorists and thieves.
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Washington, D.C.
An atomic bomb-proof strongbox protects the U.S. Constitution from terrorists and thieves.
Washington, D.C.
This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
This lonely waterfront memorial to the men of the Titanic was erected by the "Women of America."
Washington, D.C.
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
Baltimore, Maryland
A faded sign from the 1920s remembers Baltimore's resistance toward banning alcohol.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The abandoned coal loading dock is a canvas for unsanctioned art.
Baltimore, Maryland
A hidden alley in urban Baltimore is a haven for graffiti artists.
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore's first skyscraper may be home to the inspiration behind pulp fiction's most celebrated bird.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
A 250-year-old timepiece-automaton adorned with golden mechanical birds, which still sing to this day.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.
Alexandria, Virginia
Taste the white whiskey that the United States' first president once distilled and enjoyed.
Singapore
This Singaporean food-court stall was home to the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal.
Baltimore, Maryland
Once a thriving business district, this former shopping area is now an urban ghost town in the heart of the city.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.
New York, New York
Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.
Charlottesville, Virginia
The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.
Washington, D.C.
A rotating cast of guys and dolls in front of a Washington, D.C. building.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The beloved, war-tested mascot of a Union regiment graces their battlefield monument.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The oldest of only three existing statues of the great novelist stands in a city he did not care for.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
America’s smallest national park site is the former residence of exiled Polish national hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
A diorama of the Civil War, fought by cats.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contrary to popular belief, this secluded statue doesn't represent Pennsylvania's founder.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The home of possibly the least-loved U.S. president stands as a sort of unpopular Monticello.