This impressive scene portrays the elusive forest giraffe of Central Africa.

This taxidermy scene brings the struggle for survival in the Indian jungle to a quiet corner of a Manhattan museum.

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

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

A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.

If it hadn't been caught in time, a flaw in the design of this Manhattan skyscraper could have led to its collapse.

A sculptural commentary on capitalism pokes up from the East River.

All that remains of an ancient royal palace is a water channel that was used for drinking games.

This tomb's name derives from a famous painting of a white horse found inside.

An early Korean refrigerator.

This human-made pond is part of a Korean palace complex first built in the 7th century.

Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.

The 400-year-old remains of the samurai invasion of Korea.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

One of only a handful of seaside temples in Korea, this sacred space is home to a legendary healing Buddha statue and a traffic safety prayer pagoda.

Buy your fish and have it cooked to order in this bustling, eight-floor seafood market.

A pair of oily black spiders lurk inside South Korea's largest airport.

This world-class vineyard has a peculiar collection of contemporary sculptures scattered across the property.

The unedited photograph called "Bliss" has graced the screens of over a billion computers.

Between Missoula and Spokane, a family-owned travel center has an unusual museum in the back.

This giant tower beacon was a key navigation tool for pilots delivering mail amid the night skies.

This rustic old building is said to be the most photographed barn in America.