This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.

A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.

An original apothecary from 1792.

The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church.

This brick-lined pedestrian walkway was once a railway tunnel used during the Civil War.

Once forgotten and built over, this historic Black cemetery now houses a poignant memorial.

America's first federal monument.

This rare triple-jurisdiction drawbridge passes through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.

The site of the worst mining disaster in Ohio's history.

This carved memorial is dedicated to the miners who died working in the town's collieries.

A monument at the site of the Towner School Bus Tragedy, which lead to changes in school bus safety.

A churchyard in Ardsley houses a memorial dedicated to the victims of England’s worst mining disaster.

These medieval monastery ruins are surprisingly overlooked by most tourists.

These ruins are a monument to the region's industrial heritage, and the site of England's worst mining tragedy.

Graham Ibbesons's moving tribute to the victims of England's worst mining disaster.

This tribute to a beloved cricket umpire is a magnet for risqué pranksters.

A repurposed railway tunnel with otherworldly acoustic characteristics.

This industrial museum is based on one of the oldest standing iron forges in the U.K.

A stone wall commemorates the legend of a ferocious dragon who literally got his butt kicked by a knight.

The only Malaysian food truck in Italy slings tangy chicken satay that even Italians love.

Also known as the Blue Church, the building was consecrated to the daughter of Andrew II.

This Slovakian statue of an emerging sewer worker might just be a bronze peeping tom.

A line of disused military bunkers built to defend against Nazi invasion lies hidden on the outskirts of the city.