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A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

A sacred well steeped in Pagan roots on the West Coast of Ireland.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.

A mythical garden that once grew the golden apples of wisdom is said to have existed in this ancient Moroccan city.

This scalding hot river was thought to be a myth until one geoscientist made it his quest to study the mystical waters.

This mystical orb covered in strange symbols is thought to have been used in ancient Greek magical rituals.

Ado Awaye Mountain and the unique lake that sits near its peak are shrouded in ancient legends.

This is the oldest purpose built museum in Illinois which is home to original Victorian taxidermy, an extinct Irish Deer and Nathan Leopold's bird collection!

Royal burial place of the Kings of Ancient Britain

The other, lesser-known, Sistine Chapel, sits over 500km away from the Vatican City in an Italian port City.

Anyone can play paleontologist at this quarry that has Cambrian fossils galore.

In addition to what was once the world’s largest single-loom carpet, this charming space contains a pair of unique flags in American history.

This non-profit restaurant offers job training and skills to members of the Central City community.

The last surviving bastion of the Baquet restaurant empire serves up superb soul food.

A lifetime collection of thousands of automobile and vintage gas station items at no charge to view.