The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Venice's "Island of the Mad."

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

Rome’s legendary peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

This neighborhood grocery houses a treasure trove of Eastern European delights.

A modern zoetrope on the New York City subway.

Tucked in the back of this amazing antique store is an important piece of medical history.

This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.

One of the most dazzling dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History is also one of the oldest.

The competition: breathe deeply as long as you can.

One of the few remaining American elm trees in New York’s Tompkins Square Park was the birthplace of a new religion.

Make a tough dinner decision: Octopus wasabi roulette or bull penis?

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Built in 1821 using rooms from another estate, the Phillips House is the only historic home on scenic Chestnut Street open to the public.

In order to save this beloved rock, locals blew it up and put it back together piece by piece.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

This home is steeped in history from, George Washington to George Corwin, High Sheriff during the Salem Witch Trials.