Explore the history of Mexico's lesser-known ancient alcoholic beverage.

Malaysia's first and only glass temple.

This impressively complicated radioastronomy research center was once a tool of Soviet spies.

One of only three fountains created by the iconic architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

One of the largest statues in Israel was erected to protest pollution.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

An artist has turned what most people would consider a bathroom nightmare into a work of political art.

This collection of reclaimed landmines acts as both an exhibition of their deadly history and as a shelter for children affected by them.

The translucent turquoise hue of these natural swimming pools comes from a high concentration of minerals.

This abandoned Croatian stronghold never saw a great deal of conflict but it is still a beloved relic nonetheless.

Created as a "model concentration camp" to hide Nazi atrocities from the international community, this former camp-ghetto now holds a museum and memorial honoring the lives lost within.

A massive, abstract lookout tower providing a panoramic view of Prague.

What looks like a crashed Zeppelin is actually a bright, airy reading room perched atop a modern museum.

The celebrity luchadores of La Paz are tough ladies in traditional petticoats and braids.

This former Masonic lodge has been transformed into part museum, part bar, all awesome.

A pilgrimage site where people ask Saint Dymphna to watch over those who are not of sound mind.

This former coal mine, now a fascinating museum, was the site of Belgium's worst mining disaster.

What killed this humpback whale is a mystery, but its remains have become legendary.

The longest sea beach in the world can be found on the southern coast of Brazil.

A small but industrious mining operation that allows visitors to touch precious gems while they are still in the rock.

An intriguing antique iron Ferris wheel that most locals are sure was designed by Gustave Eiffel.

Xul Solar was an artist of alternate worlds, inventor of languages, and dreamer of utopias.

Handsomely crafted representations of our round planet.

This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.