In retrospect, one could argue that during the Cold War era, the world was much easier to comprehend than it is today. Today, the borders between friend and enemy are blurred, wars are no longer... »

Outsider Art, Unusual Monuments | Edited by Tawsam, Mark_Casey and others

Kyrgyzstan’s National Museum harbors numerous interesting exhibitions, ranging from excavation finds to fascinating ethnographical collections, partly housed in dusty cabinets. But for the few... »

Museums and Collections, Wonder Cabinets, Outsider Art, Unique Collections | Edited by Tawsam and Rachel

The Lynn Woods Reservation in Lynnfield, MA, is a 2,200-acre park in the suburbs of Boston. Among its 30 miles of trails are quite a few landmarks, including Skull Cliff, although it’s not... »

Outsider Art, Unusual Monuments, Memento Mori | Edited by JWOcker and Rachel

A 40-ft-tall rocket ship glimmers in the sunlight on the rare occasion that the San Francisco fog allows it, and against the backdrop of the waterfront and the majestic Bay Bridge, this... »

Outsider Art, Strange Statues, Retro-Tech | Edited by DrArroganto and Rachel

The Holbein Horse is a foal statue created by Werner Gürtner in 1936. Made of concrete and approximately as large as a normal horse, Holbeinpferd is famous for the fact that it is often... »

Outsider Art, Strange Statues | Edited by Rachel

Built during the Norman period around 1140, Kilpeck Church was given to the Abbey of Gloucester in 1143. The site is believed to have formerly been a Saxon church, and the oval shape of the... »

Outsider Art, Strange Statues, Architectural Oddities, Outsider Architecture | Edited by serflac and Rachel

The 280 ft. long and 323 ft. high hill figure of King George III riding his horse away from the Weymouth area was most likely created as a compliment, but legend has it that the king saw it as an... »

Geological Oddities, Outsider Art, Unusual Monuments | Edited by Rachel

If there's one thing small-town folks in Indiana know, it's not to let something special pass them by. If that thing is a little strange, well, it won't be for long. Such was the case with the... »

Extraordinary Flora, Outsider Art, Unique Collections | Edited by Mark_Casey, Dylan and others

In memoriam, as these huts no longer stand. For current nest houses by Patrick Dougherty, please see his website. Patrick Dougherty is an artist who creates his large installation pieces with... »

Extraordinary Flora, Outsider Art, Horticultural Marvels | Edited by Rachel

The 16th Avenue Staircase is 163 steps of mosaic tiles, a colorful staircase hidden in the quiet Sunset district of San Francisco. This neighborhood has few other tourist draws, but those who find... »

Outsider Art, Architectural Oddities | Edited by rebeccaclara and Rachel