Cultures and Civilizations

Surrounded by a hundred mile radius of billboards, Little America is a roadside attraction whose primary appeal is hospitality.

A forlorn fishing village on the coast of Labrador, full of shipwrecks and Spanish gold.

A notorious punk house turned co-op.

Wild West history in Hollywood style.

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

An academy where anyone can train in the exciting acrobatic sports of parkour and freerunning.

Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.

At the foot of a waterfall lies a peaceful swimming lagoon and evidence of over 60,000 years of human habitation.

World's largest open air theater spans 24 acres and hosts a massive recreation of the Passion of Christ.

17th-century tradition of public weighing is met with boos or cheers depending on the Mayor's weight.

Recovered suit of a cannibalistic West African gang.

Remnants of the most densely packed city in world history, that thrived on anarchy for 30 years.

An ancient cemetery with some historic bodies underfoot.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

Adherence to strict Jewish laws is required to enter this ultra-conservative New York village.

Arlington Cemetery exhibit dedicated to death and grieving.

Welded sphere dropped from space.

Guatemalan womanizer, venerated during Holy Week.