Iran
Tomb of Cyrus
This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.
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Iran
This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.
Kerman, Iran
The hottest, driest, and most scenic desert on Earth.
Naumburg, Germany
Is this statue at Naumberg Cathedral the fairest of them all?
Nuremberg, Germany
A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.
Nuremberg, Germany
Nestled on the banks of a river in Nuremberg is a small museum that was once home of the city's official executioner.
Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania
Stunning ruins of what was once the center of one of the greatest empires in East Africa.
Königswinter, Germany
A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.
San Severino, Italy
This medieval hilltop village was abandoned at the end of the 19th century, after existing for more than 500 years.
Visby, Sweden
Buried beneath an unassuming Gotland farm was the largest collection of Viking silver, mostly of Islamic origin.
Ica, Peru
Peru's (not so) mysterious carved stones.
Tikal, Guatemala
The remnants of an archaeological camp stand within Tikal National Park.
Tikal, Guatemala
Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.
Chicago, Illinois
A chance to follow in the footsteps of the word's most legendary animator.
Munich, Germany
A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.
Munich, Germany
This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.
Santa Ynez, California
The abandoned personal amusement park of the King of Pop.
Kotor, Montenegro
These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.
Provins, France
An atmospheric, medieval-themed book store hides in a 13th-century underground space.
Segni, Italy
The hilltop town of Segni was once home to an ancient Roman colony and garrison.
Markopoulo Mesogeas, Greece
This seaside sanctuary was once one of the most important religious sites for women in ancient Greece.
Lake Helen, Florida
Town of spiritualists and mediums in Florida.
De Leon Springs, Florida
Flip your own pancakes in this old sugar mill within a Florida state park.
Ston, Croatia
Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.
Eskilstuna, Sweden
This runestone once destroyed by an explosion has been painstakingly reassembled to save its history.