A failed piece of Orientalism has become the proud symbol of a community.

Mysterious rocks that ring musically when struck.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

In the power of this waterfall, Alexander Hamilton saw the potential for industry.

Infamous marsh filled with toxic waste, World War II-era London rubble, and dead mobsters galore.

On the Hudson resides one of the largest clocks in the world.

A bronze plaque at an intersection in Hoboken marks the place where the game of baseball first took shape.

Rusting away on the edge of New Jersey are the remains of a Cold War missile launch site.

This unassuming retro burger joint was billed as “diner of the future” at the 1939 World's Fair.

This ominously named New Jersey street seems to be attracting over-the-top legends of its own making.

The remains of a 19th century spring, and the site of an infamous unsolved murder.

These mystical miniature houses bring a touch of magic to the New Jersey woods.

A unique sculpture park that specializes in the huge and bizarre.

A showcase of geologic history is home to one of the largest collection of lunar meteorites on Earth.

Turns out you can see the world without ever leaving Maine.

A century after his death, this covered bridge still calls to mind the plein air painter who loved it.

A perfect replica of the beloved show's first set.

A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.