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Architecture

Mamucium Roman Fort

Manchester, England

Mamucium Fort

Once used to protect important Roman trade routes.

St Olaf's Church Tower

Tallinn, Estonia

Saint Olaf's Church

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

Did Humans Arrive in Micronesia Much Earlier Than We Thought?

Ancient sites such as Nan Madol, the "Venice of the Pacific," may need to be reconsidered thanks to new evidence about sea level change.

Juliet Sefton, Andrew Kemp, and Mark D. McCoy January 3, 2023

Alcove From Old London Bridge

London, England

Alcove From Old London Bridge

Before becoming a poet John Keats studied here to become a surgeon.

Zen College Pagoda

Germantown, Maryland

Zen College Pagoda

One of only two sites in the United States containing the remains of Buddha.

Permanently Closed

Cleveland, Ohio

Old Cleveland Aquarium

Once home to more than 50 displays of freshwater fish.

Rijal Alma

Rijal Alma, Saudi Arabia

Rijal Alma

A 900-year-old village located in the highland of the Asir region that features historic architecture.

Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway, Ireland

Galway, Ireland

Kilmacduagh Monastic Settlement

The ruins of a monastery that dates to the 7th century.

Closer view of the blockhouse.

Fort McClary State Historic Site

Despite its extensive history, this fort saw little to no combat.

Sölvesborgsbron (The Sölvesborg Bridge)

Sölvesborg, Sweden

Sölvesborgsbron (The Sölvesborg Bridge)

One of the longest footbridges in Europe.

Today, an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 outdoor staircases remain in the city.

The Twisty History of Montreal's Outdoor Staircases

Immigrants, artisans, economics, and the Catholic Church all played a role.

Laura Kiniry December 7, 2022

Shrewsbury, England

Shrewsbury Prison

A prison with a more than 200-year history.

Farnborough Airship Hangar Frame

Hampshire, England

Farnborough Airship Hangar Frame

The lasting remains of the Balloon Section of the British Armed Forces.

The recumbent stone with a fallen flanking stone.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Aikey Brae Stone Circle

Considered "the most original, complete, and unimproved" circles in Aberdeenshire.

Mearns Castle tower and Maxwell Mearns Castle Church

Newton Mearns, Scotland

Mearns Castle

Attached to this castle is a local church.

The low angle of the winter sun creates a perfect shadow of the iconic Mont Saint-Michel abbey on the water.

From Space, Mont Saint-Michel Stars in a Wild Impressionist Painting

During the winter months, the iconic French site casts a perfect shadow on a bay full of history—and quicksand.

Gemma Tarlach November 22, 2022

Mount Buffalo Chalet

Mount Buffalo, Australia

Mount Buffalo Chalet

A symbol of the early days of skiing in Australia

Hôtel de Glace

Our Favorite Wondrous Ice Structures Around the World

Bundle up, we're going to get a little frigid.

Jonathan Carey November 18, 2022