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A Hidden Caravaggio Masterpiece, An Inheritance Feud, and a Roman Villa up for Sale

The future of a mysterious painting by the famed 17th-century "rebel artist" hangs in the balance.

Monika Schmitter April 21, 2023

Balade, New Caledonia

Monument de Balade

An overgrown monument remembers 60 years of French control in New Caledonia.

Secret Nun Cookies at Monasterio del Corpus Christi

Order cookies baked by cloistered nuns in a 400-year-old monastery.

12 Sites for Clandestine Romance

Because famous—and famously doomed—lovers have been sneaking around forever.

Diana Hubbell February 14, 2023

The Secret History & Hidden Wonders of Charlotte, North Carolina

Between tree-lined streets and a boom town feel, Charlotte surprises with a deep-rooted history and plenty of must-see spots.

Sponsored by Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

A Mysterious Cézanne Portrait Was Hiding Under the Layers of a Still Life

An X-ray offers a glimpse into the painter's early years.

Line Sidonie Talla Mafotsing February 1, 2023

Podcast: The Mail Rail

Beneath the streets of London, a secret subway for snail mail.

The Podcast Team January 11, 2023

Podcast: Fairhaven Historic Markers

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team September 8, 2022

Public Utility Conduits of Ginza

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.

10 History-Filled Bars Hiding in Plain Sight

There are plenty of stories in these unusual watering holes—if you can find them.

Diana Hubbell June 7, 2022

6 Unexpected Treasures Found in Curious Places

From a Nazi code machine found at the bottom of a bay to a vintage Babe Ruth card hidden in a piano.

Sarah Durn May 20, 2022

A Guide to Puerto Rico's Hidden Natural Wonders

Venture off the beaten path to uncover extraordinary marvels.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

7 Puzzles That Perplexed People for Centuries

From the secrets of Venice’s codebreakers to China’s intricately carved puzzle balls, these historical ciphers will inspire your curiosity.

Sarah Durn May 3, 2022

Danville, Vermont

American Society of Dowsers

The national headquarters of the dowser’s society founded in 1961.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Trophy Room Project

An anonymous art project beneath Longfellow Bridge where hundreds of trophies line the steel support beams.

Imprisoned Bell Tower

Inside the small garden of two mid-century apartment buildings stands a centuries-old bell tower, separated from its original church and hidden from view.

20 Places to Visit Along West Virginia's Country Roads

The Mountain State is filled with surprises, from giant telescopes to elusive cryptids.

Sponsored by West Virginia Department of Tourism

12 Secrets Hidden in the Woods

These forests are home to more than wildlife.

Jonathan Carey August 12, 2021