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Architectural Marvels

989 votersThe World's Most Interesting Unfinished BuildingsEveryone has a little bit of an explorer in them – visiting spooky, abandoned, or unfinished buildings can be a tempting way to ge...

5.5k votersThe Construction of the Most Iconic Landmarks on EarthRome wasn't built in a day, and neither were some of the most famous structures on Earth. From the Burj Khalifa to the Golden Gate...

2k votersHow Famous Monuments Got RuinedWhen we look at old ruins, we may be tempted to think that time steadily wears down structures in an implacable, vague way. Let en...

Secrets & Confessions

3.9k votersHistoric Landmarks That Actually Have Secret RoomsMany countries in the world are home to famous landmarks and monuments that attract millions of visitors each year. But some landm...

7.2k voters18 Historic Figures' Homes That You Could Actually Live InHistorical figures occupy physical space just like the rest of us, and sometimes that physical space is downright unremarkable. Be...

557 votersFamous Buildings That Actually Have Secret RoomsSome of the most famous buildings in the world, such as the White House or the Waldorf Astoria hotel, actually have secret rooms. ...

2.5k votersWeird and Wacky Building Shapes Around the WorldMost people these days are trapped in track housing hell. Middle class families are moving into housing developments where every h...

2.7k voters27 Architectural Marvels Lost To HistoryTime moves relentless forward, and progress cannot be stopped. But sometimes, that progress comes at the expense of some beautiful...

497 votersFamous Buildings That Were RebuiltWood, stone, brick, and even steel are generally no match for military might, horrible weather, too much fire or water, shoddy wor...

754 voters15 Historic Photos Of American Landmarks Vs. What They Look Like TodayThousands of American landmarks can be found from coast to coast. As the United States has changed, so has its landscape. Its hist...

43.1k viewsThe Construction Of Mount Rushmore Is Way More Interesting Than You Ever RealizedWho built Mount Rushmore? How long did it take to build Mount Rushmore? The answers to these questions are far more complicated th...

81.3k views14 Strange Facts People Don't Know About The Construction of The Taj MahalThe Taj Mahal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, recognized as a jewel of Muslim art and for being one of the mo...

Brooklyn Bridge

43.7k viewsBuilding The Brooklyn Bridge Was An Unimaginably Complex And Brutal UndertakingThe Brooklyn Bridge is not only one of the top attractions of New York City, but it is also one of the oldest suspension bridges i...

1.4k votersPhotos Of Historical Landmarks From The Early Days Of Photography Vs. What They Look Like TodayPeople of the world have always been curious about their neighboring countries, and what spectacular monuments they may see when t...

2k votersThe Greatest Architectural Marvels On EarthThis list of modern architectural marvels is a survey of all feats of modern architecture in the world (including buildings, bridg...

70.7k views11 Absurdly Crazy Buildings Made from Trash and Recycled MaterialsWhen you think of buildings made of trash, what do you imagine? A steaming pile of garbage with a leaky roof? Something so dirty a...

9.1k votersThe Most Beautiful Buildings in the WorldPictures of the most beautiful buildings in the world can hardly do justice to some of the most breathtaking structures on Earth, ...

2.2k votersThe Most Beautiful Catholic ChurchesList of the most beautiful Catholic churches in the world,as ranked by admirers of amazing architecture. Regardless of your religi...

15.1k views10 Famous Buildings That Are Leaning (And Aren’t In Pisa)Everyone's heard of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but what many don't realize is that there are tons of other famous leaning building...

3.6k votersThe Most Beautiful Mormon TemplesThe Mormon religion, when compared to many of the other religions in the world, is relatively new. With only a few hundred years o...