Barrow-in-Furness, England
Furness Abbey
What was once England's second-richest abbey is now a haunting ruin.
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Barrow-in-Furness, England
What was once England's second-richest abbey is now a haunting ruin.
Tintagel, England
Before construction of the famous Tintagel Castle, this site in Cornwall was likely a prosperous Dark Age trading port.
Glastonbury, England
Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.
Northumberland, England
This temple was constructed entirely by Roman soldiers.
London, England
Classic game cookery takes center stage at what's widely considered London's oldest restaurant.
North Chideock, England
These ancient sunken lanes were naturally tunneled into the soft ground by countless footsteps.
New York, New York
The name of this tiny pocket park tucked between two buildings on Manhattan's Upper West Side is Latin for its location: "seventy-one."
New York, New York
From this desk Al Hirschfeld drew his influential caricatures of the 20th century's Broadway stars.
New York, New York
Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.
New York, New York
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.
New York, New York
A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.
New York, New York
This ruined fort hidden at the top of Central Park can't seem to keep from losing its historical plaques.
Varallo, Italy
A 15th-century park that recreates a bit of the Holy Land in Italy.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This French Canadian classic is a specialty of the oldest continually used church in Minneapolis.