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

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

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

An impressive collection of farm equipment and other artifacts from life on the prairie.

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Kenyan restaurant is a carnivore's paradise, serving exotic meats at its ultimate 'Beast of a Feast.'

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

Otherworldly rock formations and ancient fossils abound in this unique stretch of Nebraska badlands.

The world's largest mountain carving could fit all of Mount Rushmore inside it many times over.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

A steampunk wonderland that preserves America's history of industrial innovation.

The granddaddy of all tourist traps, built on ice water, jackalopes, and a giant dinosaur.

A fitting attraction for the corn capital of the world.

This replica of an 8th century burial ship actually sailed to Norway before returning home to Minnesota.

A true roadside icon standing on the same plains that the herds once roamed.