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The Twisty History of Montreal's Outdoor Staircases

Immigrants, artisans, economics, and the Catholic Church all played a role.
Laura Kiniry December 7, 2022
Shropshire, England

Shrewsbury Prison

A prison with a more than 200-year history.
Hampshire, England

Farnborough Airship Hangar Frame

The lasting remains of the Balloon Section of the British Armed Forces.
Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Aikey Brae Stone Circle

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

Mearns Castle

Attached to this castle is a local church.
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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, Australia

Mount Buffalo Chalet

A symbol of the early days of skiing in Australia
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Our Favorite Wondrous Ice Structures Around the World

Bundle up, we're going to get a little frigid.
Jonathan Carey November 18, 2022
Varel, Germany

Wasserturm Varel

This 165-foot water tower has been supplying the residents of Varel with drinking water for more than a century.
Greenwood, British Columbia

Greenwood Stack

This former smelting facility is a crumbling ruin, with the exception of its towering smokestack.
Wothorpe, England

Wothorpe Towers

The ruins of a 17th-century lodge on a grand estate are being slowly restored to their former glory.
Burfordville, Missouri

Bollinger Mill and Buford Covered Bridge

The only mill in the state that features a covered bridge.
Port Seton, Scotland

Chalmers Memorial Church

The true beauty of this church is showcased in the hand-painted stencils across the ceiling.
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Podcast: African Heritage House

The story behind one of the greatest collections of African art in the world.
The Podcast Team November 14, 2022
Baghdad, Iraq

Dar Tawfiq Al-Suwaidi

The home of Iraq's former prime minister now houses historical manuscripts.
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Podcast: Moving Monuments With the Places Team

Sometimes, to stand the test of time, buildings can't stay where they are.
The Podcast Team November 10, 2022
Lonaconing, Maryland

Lonaconing Furnace

The first blast furnace in the United States that used coal and coke fuel instead of charcoal to make pig iron.
Madrid, Spain

Colonia de la Prensa Gate

This Art Nouveau gate still stands at the former entrance of a 20th-century Spanish writer's colony.