Once the most flame resistant building in the country, the South Carolina Historical Society building was almost burnt down in a fire.

This bare tree might not have leaves but it is constantly clothed in festive decorations left by mysterious local benefactors.

Visit the monolithic tomb of America's most famous general.

The trials and tribulations of marking Poe's grave.

Final resting place of Typhoid Mary.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

Amidst the bustling streets of Dublin, there is a hushed garden that is dedicated to "All those who gave their lives in the cause of Irish Freedom."

One of the most scenic stretches of road in America winds between some of the country's oldest trees.

An Irish town has built a statue to a silent film actor simply thanks to the holidays he once spent there.

This miniature feudal castle was built on a whim to honor a US Navy pioneer.

The Burnside Fountain and its questionable interpretation.

The man who first patented the Ouija board rests in peace beneath a headstone that playfully reflects that achievement.

This massive melon is a recreation of a similar gate from the Pan-American Expo.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

Quite simply the largest tree in the world (by volume).

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

The site where Poe "in great distress, and ... in need of immediate assistance" likely died.

America's greatest forgotten garden and the former stomping grounds of Son of Sam.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

Statue dedicated to the star of an old television show.