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Govan Stones in Glasgow, Scotland
In the heart of the working-class Govan district of Glasgow are 31 early medieval carved stones dating from the 9th-11th centuries stand in the Old Parish Church.The exact use of the carved stones and...
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Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida
With more planes than the Cuban military, Fantasy of Flight displays a living history of manned flight with everything from small barnstormers to massive super-fortresses.Owner and founder of Fantasy...
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Casa Grande Ruins in Coolidge, Arizona
Surrounded by a low, earthen wall and a number of agricultural canals, the Casa Grande Ruins in Arizona could have been a residence or a municipal hub, but whatever its original purpose the four story,...
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Black Museum in London, England
"Mr Lusk,SirI send you half the Kidney I took from one women preserved it for you tother piece I fried and ate it was very nice. I may send you the bloody knife that took it out if you only wate a whil...
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Stumphouse Tunnel in Walhalla, South Carolina
Digging a passage THROUGH a mountain seemed like a quick way to speed up the railroad layout in the 1800's but the Stumphouse Tunnel planners weren't ready for the hefty cost. The tunnel was originally...
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Pelicans of St James's Park in London, England
At a scenic duck pond in Central London near Buckingham Palace are some unusual residents — the famous pelicans of St. James Park, living thousands of miles from their usual habitat.The colony of...
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Bibliotheque Mejanes in Aix-en-Provence, France
In case any passersby were curious what awaited them inside the Bibliotheque Mejanes, the three colossal books that make up the library's facade should help take some of the mystery out of it.The...
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Cliveden Hotel in Berkshire , England
It is known that visitors are treated royally at Cliveden. Guests have included every British monarch since George I as well as Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, Harold Macmillan, President...
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Churchill Falls Generating Station in Churchill Falls, Canada
1,200 miles north of New York City lies one of the world's largest underground hydroelectric power stations, Churchill Falls. Carved out of granite and buried over 900 feet beneath the surface, the...
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Jerpoint Abbey in Thomastown, Ireland
Although time has taken its toll on the many ruins of Ireland, Jerpoint Abbey is unique for the surviving stone carvings and cloister arcade which have managed to ride out the years with surprising...
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The Navel of the World in Easter Island, Chile
Easter Island is not short on marvelously mysterious stone structures what with the famous stone heads littering the island, yet there is another baffling landmark called the Navel of the World which...
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Le Grand Rassemblement - The Grand Gathering in Sainte-Flavie, Canada
Staring out at Canada's Saint-Lawrence River the placid beach is interrupted by an eerie collection of over 100 human-esque figures which seem to rise up out of the waves. This large scale art project,...
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San Francisco's Peregrine Falcons in San Francisco, California
It is not an uncommon sight in San Francisco’s Financial District to see pigeons disappear at lighting speed, attacked from on high by the city’s resident Peregrine Falcons.These beautiful black and...
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Suisun Bay Ghost Fleet in Benicia, California
Standing at the ready since the end of WWII, this eerie ghost fleet once numbered as many as 350 ships.Technically known as the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet (SBRF), the boats are theoretically part of an...
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Los Jardines de la Tropical in Havana, Cuba
All of the great parties in Havana could not stop Los Jardines de la Tropical from falling into a picturesque state of decay.Built in the late 1800s by the Herrera family, owners of La Tropical...
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Phoenix Trotting Park in Goodyear, Arizona
The Phoenix Trotting Park is a relic of leisure and vice smack in middle of the desert.The horse racing park was built in 1964 and opened the following year to any eager gamblers willing to brave the...
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Puzzlewood in Coleford, England
Located inside the Forest of Dean near Coleford, Puzzlewood is a popular outdoor tourist destination in Gloucestershire, England.It's filled with beautiful moss-covered rocks, bridges, and fantastic...
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Aerojet-Dade Rocket Facility in Homestead , Florida
The government and its contractors have a long tradition of abandoning facilities that no longer serve them, but generally the sites are cleaned of anything of interest leaving starkly empty buildings...
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Station Jim in Slough, United Kingdom
Station Jim was a beloved stray who came to be known for his skill as a beggar and today the crafty canine continues to collect coins, even in death.Otherwise known as "Dog Jim," the sickly puppy was...
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The Shrine of Saint George in Beit Jala, Palestinian Territory
Just outside of Bethlehem in the Palestinian Territories, in the town of Beit Jala, the Chapel of St. George is not much to look at from the outside—and since it’s only open on Sunday, you’ll have to...
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