Year: 2017

Ise Grand Shrine

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

Kick ‘Em Jenny

Discover Kick 'Em Jenny in Grenada: A violent name for a violent volcano.

The Ossuary of San Martino

Discover Ossario di San Martino in San Martino della Battaglia, Italy: The skulls and bones of thousands of soldiers line the walls of this small Italian chapel.

Senate Bathtubs

Discover Senate Bathtubs in Washington, D.C.: Senators used to relax in the nearly forgotten marble tubs now hidden in the U.S. Capitol Building's basement.

Sydney Harbour’s Secret Garden

Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of the harbor and its iconic bridge.

The Oldest 45th Parallel Marker in the U.S.

Discover The Oldest 45th Parallel Marker in the U.S. in Perry, Maine: A roadside park in eastern Maine first marked the halfway point between the equator and North Pole with a brass pin in 1896.

Operation Tracer Cave

Discover Operation Tracer Cave in Gibraltar: There was a top secret plan during World War II to seal a group of soldiers inside the rock.

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