Rome, Italy
Mausoleum of Augustus
This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.
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Rome, Italy
This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.
Avezzano, Italy
This Roman underground canal was the longest tunnel ever built until the late 19th-century.
Rome, Italy
Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.
Sperlonga, Italy
The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore.
Heysham, England
These ancient rock graves were featured on the cover of a Black Sabbath compilation album.
San Severino, Italy
This medieval hilltop village was abandoned at the end of the 19th century, after existing for more than 500 years.
Klatovy, Czechia
These 17th-century mummies are no longer naturally preserved, but remain on display today.
Prague, Czechia
Walk through Czech history in Prague's largest graveyard.
Prague, Czechia
The history of occult science is turned into a creepshow at this lurid Prague tourist attraction.
Bremen, Germany
Eight naturally mummified bodies in glass coffins are housed in an underground crypt.
Lübeck, Germany
Dancing skeletal figures pay homage to a medieval mural destroyed during World War II.
Berlin, Germany
At one of Berlin’s oldest churches, visitors can place mosaic tiles to help restore a medieval mural.
Cañon City, Colorado
The site of the "Bone Wars" between two rival paleontologists during the dinosaur rush of the 19th century.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.
Jablanac, Croatia
The remains of a sunken military ship wreck visible through clear water.
Zadar, Croatia
A musical instrument played by the sea.
Papasidero, Italy
A mountain cave is the site of archaeological findings and Paleolithic rock art.
Eilon, Israel
A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.
Borlänge V, Sweden
A centuries-old iron mine is now a paradise for explorers, divers, and spelunkers.
Istanbul, Turkey
A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.
Soja, Japan
A rare example of an ancient Japanese hill castle believed to be the fortress of a legendary demon.
Leppävirta, Finland
Hidden deep in a forest is this geological wonder carved by glaciers.
Seychelles
The remains of a 19th-century school and living quarters are perched atop a mountain surrounded by a thick tropical forest.
Belgrade, Serbia
A museum dedicated to the former country.