Ripon, England
Swinton Druids Temple
Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.
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Ripon, England
Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.
Thirsk, England
The ghosts of Britain's telecommunication past sit rusting away in a small village in England.
Tipaza, Algeria
The original resting place of Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony's only daughter.
Tipaza, Algeria
An extraordinary mix of Phoenician, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine ruins beautifully set overlooking the Mediterranean.
Rouen, France
This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Ercolano, Italy
Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.
London, England
The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.
Keetmanshoop, Namibia
A rustic place to spend the night, complete with amazing quiver trees and outsider art.
London, England
These morbid carvings remind churchgoers of the inevitability of death.
Reading, England
This unique, full-sized copy of the Bayeux Tapestry sports a few modern additions, including underwear.
Colares, Portugal
The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.
Nottingham, England
An engineering error ensured this cavernous 350-foot-long subterranean thoroughfare was never used as intended.
Wheeler, Texas
A local museum honors Wheeler native Alan Bean, the fourth man to walk on the moon.
Bologna, Italy
The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.
Medellín, Colombia
This unofficial museum details the rise and fall of Colombia's most notorious narcotrafficker, Pablo Escobar.
Monmouth, Wales
The only medieval bridge in Britain with its defensive tower still in tact.
Cardiff, Wales
This eclectic antique shop is home to the taxidermy remains of a celebrity lion named Simba.
Orange Walk, Belize
These enigmatic ruins continue to vex archaeologists.
Churchill, Manitoba
You don't have to visit the deep blue sea to see these majestic creatures swimming wild and free.
Warsaw, Poland
This extensive collection covers thousands of years of Polish military history.
Cornaa, Isle of Man
The ruins of an unfinished explosives factory can be found while taking a gentle stroll through a Manx glen.
Champasak, Laos
This mysteriously shaped boulder may have been used for human sacrifice in ancient times.
Cáceres, Spain
A strange anthropomorphic stele with a mysterious inscription that has never been deciphered.