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An ancient Viking runestone hidden in plain view in Stockholm's old town.

A retro walk through the history of the tube.

This Bronze Age tomb makes the most unusual front garden fixture.

Modern-day cave dwellers carve elaborate homes out of volcanic debris.

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.

This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.

Tiny artwork tucked within glass letterboxes form this hidden gem of an art gallery.

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

At this research institute, the chile is king.

These free-roaming horses were once destined to disappear from the land.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

Thousands of birds nest in the cliffs while arctic foxes prowl below.

Exploring the wilder, more passionate sibling of Erg Chebbi feels like discovering a secret sun-kissed planet from another galaxy.

These miniature works of art are hiding in plain sight on buildings around the city.

The oldest apple tree in the Pacific Northwest.

This early Norman castle was the first historical monument protected by an act of Parliament.

The vertical-axis windmills of ancient Persia have been grinding flour for 1,000 years and counting.

At this Oaxaca contest, artists turn purple produce into stunning depictions of saints, buildings, and La Pietà.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

In which a local geological marvel becomes a quaint roadside attraction.

Resonant stone, that has been played since prehistoric times.

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.