A church now sits over the site of one of the worst urban disasters of early 19th-century America.

This 29-ton granite ball spins around at the slightest touch thanks to a scientific phenomenon.

Under a playground is a little-known sealed train tunnel that likely contains the bodies of workers trapped by cave-ins.

In an effort to escape the horrors of slavery, one man mailed himself to freedom.

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

This mural painted by Keith Haring was done without payment as a gift to entertain the children at the Hôpital Necker.

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

America's first public mental health facility.

These massive concrete balls were used to mine gold in Virginia.

This Virginia town has been famous for its fried chicken since the 19th century.

The flower-shaped temple in Virginia aims to transcend the boundaries of the world’s religions.

Exact replica of the ancient monument, but much, much lighter.

Berkeley Hot Springs presents to you "the only outdoor monument to presidential bathing."