The historic villages and towns of Suffolk are filled with wonky wooden beam houses painted an unusual shade of pink. Unknown to many though, this sweet shade has a bloody history.

A rotting tree in the middle of Seattle doubles as an elaborately-controlled art piece.

This colossal war machine is now a living museum dedicated to underwater warfare.

Hauled from the water's depths, Henry VIII's flagship is preserved in this capsule-shaped museum.

The front of this 17th-century cottage also contains a large, stone face.

Kenya’s oldest town is more than 700 years old and home to 6,000 donkeys.

The world's first jet-powered aircraft were assembled by the Germans in this secret factory in the forest during WWII.

One of the highest Roman forts in Britain is set amid dramatic scenery on a notoriously difficult road.

A secret rendezvous spot where John S. Mosby and his Rangers would meet to divvy up their loot after raids.

Named for a Greek oracle that interpreted the words of Zeus, this beautifully-restored manor home was once home to the architect of the Marshall Plan.

This set of concrete chambers resonates according to different notes of octaves.

After the oysters have been shucked, and the restaurant's been shuttered, the terrazzo sidewalk from the 1940s is all that remains.

This archaeological site boasts temple ruins that date back 5,000 years to the Dilmun culture, and may have been described in the tale of Gilgamesh's search for immortality.

The remains of a 13th-century Franciscan friary have survived multiple attempts at destruction, most recently in 1921.

Memorial stone for GWAR vocalist, depicted in his iconic costume.

This ruined fort and statue are a testament to the last king of Kaua‘i’s savvy diplomacy skills, which briefly brought Russians to Hawai‘i.

One of the earliest—and most commonly forgotten—acts of rebellion against English rule.

This unusual apartment building may be Brooklyn's own version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Built to defend Washington D.C. during the Civil War, this fort became a post-war nucleus for a thriving Black community.

A strange-looking 18th-century tower sits on a tiny islet just off Livorno.

The wreck of a B-29 Superfortress now stands as a memorial left in the moors.

Remnants of the Nazis' occupation of Denmark linger along the sand.

Located in the middle of public park, this cave built in the early19th century houses an ancient stone sarcophagus.

The first place where the scientific innovation known as radar was first demonstrated in Britain.