The largest ancient temple in all of Polynesia

A life-sized imperial army, buried in battle formation, has stood underground for over 2,000 years—built not for war, but for eternity.

A centuries-old stone pagoda from Japan stands among cherry trees beside the National Mall Tidal Basin.

The home of Mario and his friends

A displaced shrine that was put back after a string of bad luck.

A desert journey through atomic history.

Giant aluminum tusks erected over the main thoroughfare to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II.

Most of this “research national monument” still lies buried beneath the earth.

Whether or not you take the 72-ounce steak challenge, there’s plenty of history, fun and Texas-style food at this legendary stop along Route 66.

This majestic twelve-story wooden pagoda built into the side of a divine hill was saved from the Three Gorges Dam.

Memorial to the first European to set foot on Maui.

A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.

The rounded structure has evolves from service station to citrus to souvenirs to Charley survivor.

Check the time in 145 countries at once with this East German relic.

Striking, enormous gold-plated sculpture of Buddha installed in the 19th century.

A rich collection honors the iconic American artist, down to the jacket worn in his “Freedom of Speech” painting.

Experience the pivotal Civil War battle at this interactive museum.

One of Hawaiʻi’s most notable historic petroglyph fields lies within a major resort.

Resting place and mausoleum of the founder and first president of Turkey.

Odd castle-like structures for collecting water sticking out of the Mississippi River.

This Buddhist temple on the island of Penang is one of the largest in Southeast Asia.

This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

The colonial home of Paul Revere during the American Revolution.

Babe Ruth and others planted saplings for a 1930s tourism campaign. The saplings grew as the area faded.