Born on May 1st of 1830 Guido Gezelle was a poet and priest from the West Flanders region of Belgium who is known for his major contributions to linguistics in the area. This statue in his honor can be found in the town of Bruges.

Panama Canal On May 4th of 1904 the U.S. began construction on the already existing project of French entrepreneurs that never came to completion due to issues of disease outbreaks and financial obstacles. A decade later the first ship would be making its way through these locks.

Old Bardstown Village This collection of cabins provides the guest with a look back in time to experience how life was during a period ranging from the late 1700s to the early 1800s. It can be visited in Bardstown, Kentucky.

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El Castillo of Altun Ha This mighty pyramid structure can be found at the Altun Ha archaeological site in Belize. It is a product of the Classic Mayan period beginning around 200 AD.

Constructed in 1521, this manor was once the home of Juan Ponce de Leon. Today it is locally known as Casa Blanca, and serves as a museum that displays how life was during the colonial period of Puerto Rico.

Saint Jacob's Church of Ghent This 12th century Romanesque structure was built on the site of the original parish church that was founded in the year 1093. The 13th century would see the addition of the Gothic central spire.

Calle Cuevas del Sol This fascinating street in the town Setenil del las Bodegas displays evidence of the ancient past of Spain's countryside in the form of smoke stains on the rock above.

Side view of Palacete Seixas Located along the Portuguese oceanfront of Cascais, this delightful construct was designed by Manuel Joaquim Norte Júnior. It is a product of the Summer Architecture movement that was popular during the 19th and 20th centuries.

This collection of ancient stone spheres on display at the National Museum of Costa Rica may put you in the mind of an iconic movie scene. Yes, some are nearly as big as the one that chased after Indiana Jones.

The Roland Fountain was constructed in 1572 by order of King Maximillian II. It features a knight who is considered to be the city's defender. Fountains like this were designed to serve as public water sources, and can be found all throughout the Old Town of Bratislava.

Construction on the Cathedral of Malaga started in 1528 and lasted for over 250 years. You may notice one of its towers is unfinished. This has caused it to acquire the nickname "La Manquita" which means "The One-Armed Lady".

Join me as I guide you through the streets of Ronda, Spain as we search for historic sites and tasty bites. youtu.be/yYVP4D9f5bA

A collection of gold artifacts recovered from the archaeological site of Mycenae. This Late Helladic civilization of ancient Greece became abandoned around 1200 BC during the Bronze Age collapse.

Chapel interior of Carmo Convent This stone structure once served as a monastery, but after a devasting earthquake in 1755 the ruins now house an archaeological museum as well as the tombs of various members of Portuguese royalty.

The "Secret City" of Oak Ridge once employed operators known as "Calutron Girls". This entire workforce was kept in the dark completely unaware of their final goal. It was on August 6th of 1945 that the entire world would know what had been produced.

A collection of ancient artifacts on display at the Lower Franconian Museum of Wurzburg, Germany.

St. Michael's Church of Brno, Czechia Dating back to the early 13th century, the original construct was heavily damaged by Swedish forces during the Thirty Years War. The Baroque-styled architecture you see now was redesigned by architect Jan Křtitel Erna beginning in 1658.

A collection of the oldest known coins to have been produced on the Iberian Peninsula. These are currently on display at the Museum of Malaga.