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Archaeologists exploring the depths of Dry Tortugas National Park have discovered what they believe to be the site of a former hospital and cemetery, near the once-operational Fort Jefferson. All they have to show that the site exists is a single gravesto

Researchers and the public alike have been fascinated with the mythical underwater city of Atlantis for years. While they have yet to find it, there is another ancient city that has piqued plenty of interest. Doggerland is an 8,000-year-old city hidden in

At the top of a hill in the Province of Salerno, Italy, there are ruins of a medieval village called San Severino di Centola. Historically also known as San Severino di Camerota, the village contains a castle, cathedral, various houses, and cobblestone ro

The Temple of Hercules Gaditanus, also known as the Temple of Melqart, Hercules-Melqart, or Melkart-Herakles, was one of the most important sanctuaries in the Western Roman Empire. Dating to the eighth century BC, it was constructed outside the Phoenician

If you've forgotten what a McDonald's restaurant from the 1990s looked like, fear not! There is a lonely one that appears to be frozen in the past. It's located in Alaska, so it doesn't see many faces, but recent photos have earned the derelict building f

The now-abandoned Linda Vista Hospital was one of the oldest hospitals in Los Angeles. The facility was first opened in 1905, and although it thrived for a while, it eventually shut its doors in 1991. Because of its creepy nature, the abandoned halls of L

Nördlingen, located between Stuttgart and Munich in Germany, is one of the country's most historic towns and its original city walls are still intact. It also boasts the unique feature of being constructed within a meteorite crater. With a population of j

Many medieval castles have survived the test of time, and many of them also withstood the test of invasion from intruders. A variety of castle defenses were put in place to help ensure the safety of the people inside. This list highlights just a few of th

In 2020, a substantial sinkhole appeared in front of the famed Pantheon in Rome. The hole provided archaeologists with remarkable insight that has helped further our understanding of the beautiful structure's history. The Pantheon has been rebuilt three t

Throughout the world there are so many beautiful places, from picturesque ancient cities to sprawling natural landscapes and everything in between. Although every country has its own lovely destinations, there is certainly no shortage of gorgeous sites in