This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

This series of Armenian caves held the oldest brain, shoe, and winery in the world.

The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.

This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

Right up until the 20th century this network of man-made caves was the biggest village in Eastern Armenia.

Centuries before the modern seismograph, Armenian monks measured quakes with this tilting pillar.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

Despite the ever pressing encroachment of urban sprawl this grand New Orleans manse still stands.

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

The 10th-tallest pyramid in the world, this former sports arena is now home to a massive Bass Pro Shops store.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

The hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot is now a museum dedicated to his work.

"The country that ate itself."

A thriving community of Taiwanese art.

An imperial art museum offers edible versions of its most treasured displays in an on-site fine-dining restaurant.

This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.

Enormous pendulum helps keep Taiwan's tallest building from swaying.

Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.

The world’s largest work of glass art hides in this stunning Taiwanese subway station.

The smaller of the three towers of San Marino is a former prison inaccessible from the ground level.

This shallow cave got its name from copious amount of human bones found inside.

Island where motor vehicles are banned -- home to the only carless highway in the United States.

This beautifully preserved Ottoman house is steeped in history.