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Hidden places, strange history, and remarkable corners of the world.

Mosaics of Lin in Lin, Albania

The original basilica was long ago destroyed (7-8th century) but the foundation remains as do amazingly well-preserved floor mosaics.

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Hugon Savusaunat in Rautjärvi, Finland

On the shore of Lake Rautjärvi in South Karelia, within the Saimaa lake district, two octagonal smoke saunas stand among the pines — hand-built by a local farmer and entrepreneur…

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The Ship of Doom in Skopje, North Macedonia

The Vardar, the river that flows through Skopje, is not navigable—and never has been.

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Klövasten (Cloven Stone) in Glemmingebro, Sweden

A split boulder sits in flat farmland just south of the village of Glemmingebro, in Sweden's southernmost region.

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Cass County Dentzel Carrousel in Logansport, Indiana

The Cass County Dentzel Carousel in Logansport, Indiana, is a historic, hand-carved carousel built by the Dentzel Carousel Company, likely around 1900, and is a National Historic…

Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali, Rwanda

In 1973, the Belgian airline Sabena built the first grand luxury hotel in Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali.

CVRATED by Ryan Matthew Cohn in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cvrated by Ryan Matthew Cohn is a destination in Connecticut for the curious and the collectible.

Stone Street in Prescot, England

Walking down the main shopping street in Prescot, near Liverpool, UK, you can be forgiven for missing a relic of the medieval era.

Otternes Bygdetun in Aurland, Norway

Perched high above Aurlandsfjord, with stunning views over the water and mountains, is Otternes Farm.

St Paul’s Jetty in Samothraki, Greece

According to the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament, Apostle Paul, at the start of his tour of Europe, spent his first night on the island of Samothraki (also called…

Coal-Fired Fish and Chip Shop in Upton, England

In England fried fish and chips is recognised by most as the national takeout dish (with curries being the only real competitor).