York, England
Shambles of York
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
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York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.
Lecarrow, Ireland
Wander among the abandoned ruins of this once-powerful medieval town.
Oxfordshire, England
These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.
Ballyedmonduff, Ireland
This Bronze Age tomb is the centerpiece of a clearing within a beautiful Irish forest.
Dublin, Ireland
A nun spent 16 years painting the stunning Celtic mural that covers the interior of this WWI memorial.
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland
There might not be much left of these Irish ruins, but their linguistic legacy is still going strong.
Madeira Beach, Florida
Visitors flock to see this church tower's unintended feature: It happens to resemble a giant chicken from multiple points of view.
Ketrzyn, Poland
This Nazi ruin was the site where Hitler was almost blown up by a suitcase bomb.
The Hague, Netherlands
Hidden within a Netherlands crater is a stone bed that lets those who lie in it see the sky as a curved surface.
London, England
Eclectic final resting place of the controversial explorer.
London, England
This home on a quiet suburban street is completely covered with vibrant mosaics.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.
Tintagel, England
It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.
Potomac, Maryland
The ruins of this long-abandoned unsuccessful gold mine can still be found.
Osaka, Japan
This whimsical garbage disposal facility receives around 12,000 accidental tourists each year.
Rochester, New York
Explore the evolution of printing technology, from cuneiform to Kindle.
Tianjin, China
China’s breathtaking futuristic library is lined floor to ceiling with fake books.
San Francisco, California
Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.
San Francisco, California
The grand, column-fronted, sculpture-adorned home of the ambitious digital library.
San Francisco, California
Fonts are born and bred here at the oldest letterpress type foundry in the United States.
Orkney, Scotland
The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.
Stromness, Scotland
Possibly the oldest of Britain's ancient henges is also one of its most stark.
Lambholm, Scotland
This tin chapel was built by POW's during World War II and is painted to look like something much more grand.