Antarctica
Volcano Sponge of McMurdo Sound
These giant volcano sponges in Antarctica are thought to be the world's oldest living animal, at 15,000 years old.
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Antarctica
These giant volcano sponges in Antarctica are thought to be the world's oldest living animal, at 15,000 years old.
McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Southern Ocean waters and glacial forces transform the Antarctic ice into these stunning bridges and caves.
Antarctica
The remains of a doomed Antarctic plane, buried beneath layers of ice and snow, await those willing to do a bit of digging.
Antarctica
The best place to send your postcards home from Antarctica.
McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Antarctica's bustling metropolis, originally established by Richard E. Byrd.
Chicago, Illinois
This urban drawbridge gained eternal pop culture fame when the Blues Brothers jumped it while it was raised.
Dayton, Ohio
A headstone tells the sad story of a lost little boy and his pet dog.
Miamisburg, Ohio
The largest ancient burial mound in Ohio.
Hamilton, Ohio
Inside, ancient treasures. Outside, modern contradictions.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The city is full of whimsical portals to another world.
Guatemala City, Guatemala
An impressive century-old, to-scale topographical map of Guatemala.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia boasts one of the best — and most often overlooked — traditional Japanese gardens in North America.
Richmond, Virginia
The iconic statue was moved to a new spot overlooking the James river after several years as a mascot for the local baseball team.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Edgar Allan Poe's old dorm is now a shrine to the author's legacy.
Washington, D.C.
This imposing Masonic temple a mile from the White House was the first public library in Washington, D.C.
Warm Springs, Virginia
Bubbling up from deep underground is the warm crystal clear water that fills the Warm Springs Pools, America's oldest spa.