This statue of the "father of television" stands prominently in the United States Capitol.

Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.

A historic coal mine that doubles as a museum and tourist attraction.

This functioning mill was built in the 1970s using parts from several other West Virginia mills.

The mounds at this site were reconstructed with the help of archaeologists and historians.

The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.

Hidden masterpieces in a small church in the medieval city of Bergamo.

The only airport with a people mover system designed by Walt Disney Imagineering.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

Hike to the decaying remains of a dream house with a spectacular view.

This space-age looking obelisk rises over a city in the rainforest, meant to resemble the local castaña tree.

Some of the most enduring novels in English literature were written within the walls of this Georgian-era building.

A remote candy-striped mountain in the Peruvian Andes straight out of the pages of Dr. Seuss.

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

These steeply terraced ruins are a stop along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

This is why we can't have nice things on the Incan Trail.

It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.