An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This wrecked airplane has been sitting on a black sand beach since the 1970s.

A sulfuric martian landscape that looks far better than it smells.

This tumultuous Icelandic lava field looks so alien European researchers want to use it as a stand-in for Mars.

The oldest steel ship in Iceland has been beached for years and is now a rusting ruin.

This black church sits alone among a field of lava rock.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

In Northeastern Iceland lies something of an oxymoron: a steaming desert.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.

Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

Deep in the Thar desert, a temple crawling with thousands of holy rats.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.