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Archaeologists are still unraveling the secrets of the brutal massacre that wiped out this ancient fort.

Every September, international competitors flock to the flooded quarries of a tiny Scottish island.

Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

Not for the faint of heart, this long pedestrian bridge rewards those who brave the wobbly walk with a beautiful view.

The largest glacial erratic boulder on Cape Cod.

The first and only museum dedicated to stained glass and horology opened outside of Chicago in 2017.

The largest known open fault in the United States is basically a giant natural refrigerator.

Thousand-year-old trees tower within one of the world's only inland temperate rainforests.

An art museum inside an active factory.

This restaurant's marvelous musical machines include a self-playing violin.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.

This beautiful grotto is one of those places where you can't believe you're just outside Austin.

After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.

A wooden statue commemorates a local celebrity who became a national sensation for his height.

Watch the seas clash at the place where according to Maori tradition, the spirits depart for their journey to the afterlife.

This hidden fire lookout offers spectacular views of Sequoia National Park.

These enigmatic ruins continue to vex archaeologists.

An open-air museum of 18th-century homes and churches transported from various villages in Southern Poland.

An unlikely beach paradise of giant sand dunes lies between two lakes just a few minutes from Michigan's cherry country.

This mysteriously shaped boulder may have been used for human sacrifice in ancient times.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

This print shop boasts one of the largest pinball arcades in San Francisco.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.