On the Fourth of July this area will transform into a Pompeii-like storm of falling embers and ash.

Mausoleums, astronomy, and animatronic dinosaurs at this memorial to an assassinated American president.

The whole world in one water tank.

A diminutive plaque recalls the treetop sniper who almost killed Abe Lincoln.

An extensive collection of reliquaries containing the bones of saints housed in the largest Catholic church in Venice.

This Roman statue is missing a limb from when the Venetians stole it from Constantinople during the Crusades.

Da Vinci's equestrian statue, 500 years in the making.

Celebrated as a center of civilization, the remains of the ancient city have been nearly destroyed by greed, egoism, and war.

First a root beer ad, then a golf course clubhouse, and finally a massive teapot.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

This museum showcases the history and contributions of the U.S. Army to the medical industry, both on the battlefield and off.

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

The world's longest known cave system.

All you ever needed or wanted to know about America's favorite whiskey, but not a drop to drink.

Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.

The state's oldest continuously operating museum houses more than 5,000 Civil War artifacts.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

A historic Civil War estate-turned-museum looks back on the Confederate States of America.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.

The headquarters of the Audubon Naturalist Society is a small slice of heaven for nature lovers.