Fort Warren was built to withstand an enormous invasion.
The entrance boasted a wire door that soldiers could pull down, trapping invaders in the entry tunnel called the sallyport. Small holes, called murder holes, were carved in the granite blocks that line the tunnel. The holes reach directly into the captain’s quarters, where officers could shoot at trapped imposters like fish in a barrel.
July 26, 2012
Hereford, England
This iconic Tudor home-turned-museum offers a unique glimpse into the everyday life of a prosperous family during the early modern period.
Copenhagen, Denmark
This striking structure, with balconies jutting out like hedgehog spines, combine cutting-edge design with a playful approach to light and space.
Chino, Japan
High in the trees or suspended between cables, these surreal structures are the works of a unique Japanese architect.
Carbondale, Illinois
The only dome home to be owned or occupied by dome inventor Buckminster Fuller.
Rockport, Maine
A stone hut overlooking a picturesque bay once hosted picnics for the wealthy Gribbel family.
Noisy-le-Grand, France
A suburban housing complex with astonishing architectural features, locally nicknamed "the Camemberts."
Nanterre, France
The unique design of these skyscrapers in a Paris suburb led to them being nicknamed "cloud towers."
New Milford, Connecticut
The best revenge is a five-tiered layer cake of a dwelling.
