Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.

The original resting place of Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony's only daughter.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

This massive monument towers over the city as a constant reminder of the lives lost during Algeria's hard-won war for independence.

This dizzying span over the ancient Algerian city was once the highest suspension bridge in the world.

An extraordinary mix of Phoenician, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine ruins beautifully set overlooking the Mediterranean.

A new landmark that fosters cultural exchange between traditions.

Preserved baths in a Victorian-era spa town frequented by the most famous people of its day.

The star-studded street honors the city's most notable Brummies.

Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

A stone copper was sculpted on the wall of the Carlisle Cathedral to honor a local hero.

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

This 13th century castle is chock full of ghosts and impossibly rare cows.