This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

The world's largest piece of copyrighted artwork.

On a former island, this old fortification once used to protect the Boston Area and started Edgar Allan Poe in his military career.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

This unique historical monument features large concrete spheres designed to resemble fallen stars.

This monument on Breed's Hill proves that one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War is misnamed.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

The only working large-scale tea plantation in the United States.

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

Home to over 200,000 artifacts, this museum attempts to guide visitors through the ancient history of Beijing and Imperial China.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.

An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

Where the Great Wall of China meets the sea.

Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.