The sister plane of the C-123 shot down during the Iran-Contra Affair has found a new purpose in retirement.

Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.

An accidentally hidden library containing the ephemeral history of New York.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

This whimsical statue dumps water on its head to symbolize knowledge flowing into his brain. Or maybe booze.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

A rare tour of an aristocrat's private home reveals valuable 17th-century paintings from artists like Rembrandt.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, this botanical garden is a treasure trove of rare flora.

The world's longest wildlife overpass provides Hilversum's critters with a safe alternative to trying their luck on the roadway.