Discover Saint Edwin's Chapel Cross in Nottinghamshire, England: This lonely metal cross may hint at the true location of a medieval showdown between Christian and Pagan kingdoms.
Archives: Atlas Obscuras
Japan’s Museum of Carpentry Tools
The secret sauce behind Japan's beautiful architecture.
Golden Driller
Discover Golden Driller in Tulsa, Oklahoma: The fifth tallest statue in the United States is a shirtless monument to the oil worker.
Four Shire Stone
Discover Four Shire Stone in Moreton-in-Marsh, England: The centuries-old obelisk may have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien.
The Real Place Where the One Ring to Rule Them All Was Forged
Discover Jens Hansen Jewellery Workshop in Nelson, New Zealand: The real place where the One Ring to rule them all was forged.
Guardian of the Gulch
Discover Guardian of the Gulch in Helena, Montana: The old fire tower is one of the last of its kind in the United States.
A Mona Lisa Lookalike Hidden in Grodno
Discover Mona Lisa of Grodno in Hrodna, Belarus: The old fire station features a mural that has more to it than first meets the eye.
Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum
Discover Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum in Joshua Tree, California: The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian.".
Man of Bicorp Cave Painting
Discover Man of Bicorp Cave Painting in Bicorp, Spain: This ancient rock painting is the oldest evidence of humans’ love affair with honey.
See All 15 Species of Crane in One Place
The International Crane Foundation is so much more than a unique zoo tucked away in the waterpark capital of the world.
Thousands of Miles of Abandoned Fortresses in the Italian Alps
Discover The Alpine Wall in Italy: A line of abandoned, alien-like fortresses dot the mountains of North Italy.
Heritage Square Museum
Discover Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles, California: Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.
This Home From a Hayao Miyazaki Movie Welcomes Explorers
Satsuki and Mei's House is considered a compulsory pilgrimage site by the animator's devoted fans.
Antique Fan Museum
Discover Antique Fan Museum in Zionsville, Indiana: A collection of 450 air-moving devices of all kinds displayed in the Fanimation headquarters.
Lincoln Book Tower
Discover Lincoln Book Tower in Washington, D.C.: A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
The Largest Natural Double Arch In The Alps
The Tour Percee double arch went undiscovered until 2005 when a French mountaineer stumbled upon it by accident.
Site of the ‘Last Notable American Duel’
Two pillars set 10 paces apart commemorate infamous Broderick-Terry duel.
World’s Largest Slinky
Discover World's Largest Slinky in Oaks, Pennsylvania: Once on display alongside a giant Gumby, it’s as tall as a nine-story building when fully extended.
Italy’s Modernist Tomb, Built By a Visionary Architect
The tomb of the Brion is worth the trip for fans of Modernist architecture.
Bonnie and Clyde Dexter Shootout Marker
Discover Bonnie and Clyde Dexter Shootout Marker in Dexter, Iowa: The notorious couple camped at this site after a bloody shootout with police.