Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.

The Hudson River School comes alive at this palatial estate.

Scotland's oldest medieval bridge is also among the last reminders of early medieval Aberdeen.

This seaside pine grove features an exclusive watchtower that presents amazing views.

A king's bloodstained shirt is among the gruesome collection of artifacts displayed below Stockholm's Royal Palace.

Dedicated to the outnumbered Finnish forces who pushed back Soviet forces during the conflict.

An empty relic of the Moscow Olympics crumbles away in Estonia's capital.

A former imperial sea-fortress and Soviet prison.

A unique sculpture calls the outside of this steakhouse home.

Only a fragment of this 15th-century Dance of Death survives today.

A former Latvian headquarters of the brutal KGB secret police is now open as a grim reminder of their atrocities.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

With a design inspired by traditional Latvian textiles, this monument honors the Latvian people who suffered under Soviet occupation.

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."