History

The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.

This statue and park honor the Swedish chemist Jacob Berzelius, one of the founders of modern chemistry.

The final resting place of the last "gypsy king" of Poland.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.

This old brick building has held everyone from prisoners of war to freedom fighters during its turbulent history.

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.

The ruins of an unfinished explosives factory can be found while taking a gentle stroll through a Manx glen.

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

The remains of this rugged homestead ranch offer a brief glimpse into a bygone era.

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

This historic estate on the east shore of Lake Tahoe was home to an eccentric millionaire (and his pet elephant, Mingo).

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.