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

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

The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

A Turkish ghost town abandoned in a population exchange with Greece.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

Rome is now home to a stunning food museum and library.

In Rome’s Jewish ghetto, a 200-year-old bakery still makes the neighborhood’s historic sweets.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

This stately clock was gifted from China's last imperial government to the people of Mexico.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

Beneath the most controversial monument in Mexico City is a cultural center that exhibits only digital art.

Superstitious? Discover the witchy side of Mexico through its largest esoteric market.

This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

Two New York rooftops are home to the largest rooftop soil farms in the world.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."