This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

The Spanish king's private bathroom embraced the idea of a porcelain throne.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

This bee-themed family business does more with honey than anyone would think was possible.

A multicolored mineral mound dribbles piping hot spring water right off the side of a highway.

Legend holds that St. Paul was flogged for preaching Christianity at this pillar.

The ruins of a fifth-century church dedicated to Our Lady of the Harbor.

An iconic and controversial ancient Iberian funerary urn with a hauntingly penetrating gaze.

This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.

This enigmatic Iberian sculpture of uncertain origin may have once guarded a burial site.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

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

These markers are used to document elevation changes around the famed dam.

The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.

This Theravada Buddhist temple is a peaceful oasis steeped in history.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

Hundreds of pelicans call this island no larger than a car their home during the summer months.

Saved by a logger, this Douglas fir is one of the last great old-growth trees in Canada.

This small beach park is littered with a collection of unique driftwood sculptures.

The narrowest street in Canada was once a spot for dastardly doings, now a historic piece of Chinatown.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.