Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

This redwood is a historic landmark, a town’s namesake, and the dancing sideline symbol of Stanford University.

One of the three perfect vellum copies of this historic book known to exist is on display in a specially-designed case.

These six walrus head statues harken back to a time when this area wasn't far from the oceanfront.

Abandoned blast furnaces are an enduring reminder of Scranton's once booming iron business.

A museum dedicated to the history of electric interurban transit near the home of the first electric trolley system in the United States.

The historic building's ornate stained glass fixture has survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, ensuing fires, and multiple redevelopment attempts.

Named for a prominent scout and explorer, this Wyoming state park encompasses a replica of an 1840s trading post, a 19th-century Army outpost, and early 20th-century automobile lodgings.

Where a demonstration led to equal rights for one of California's most marginalized communities.

The train collection of an eccentric New England seafood mogul is now a National Historical Site.

Open since 1690, this former teahouse makes “strength mochi” based on the centuries-old recipe.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

The oldest natural history museum in western Canada houses more than 5,000 vintage botanical and zoological specimens.

The only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Western Hemisphere.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The “bridge of return” is haunted by a myriad of legends, from ghosts to demons to nuptial superstitions.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

This garden located inside a bamboo forest once belonged to a famous Japanese actor.