This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A tiny park in the middle of some big power politics.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

Once forgotten, this strip of sand was a rare beachside haven for Black Americans in Atlantic City.

Memorial built in 1922 in remembrance of WWI casualties.

Settled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1859, this abandoned frontier town has appeared in several films.

A tunnel with windows, so you don't miss out on the impressive views.

The hike through a narrow river flanked by the 2,000-foot-tall walls of Zion Canyon is one of the best in the world.

Thousands of artifacts relating to human sexuality, including the world's largest sex bike.

These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.

An enormous illuminated figure dances on the Las Vegas strip.

One of the world's tallest Ferris wheels takes visitors high above Las Vegas in a spinning party room.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.

Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

Dyed by iron oxide over centuries, these sandstone rocks rise thousands of feet into the sky.