Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

A barbarous band of serpents guard the bases of these Aztec temples.

Gilded heaven for philatelists and architecture freaks, still in full working order despite sitting atop tremulous ground.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.

A deserted hodgepodge of experimental structures designed by nearby university students.

The only example of a Paris Métro sign in use at a subway station outside of the French capital. 

The oldest alley in San Francisco is paved with a reminder of the city's original shoreline.

The farmhouse where a reclusive sculptor and printmaker created thousands of works.

Inspiration struck on this seat outside the Griffith Park merry-go-round.

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

A family agreed to sell their property to Disney on the condition that this tree, planted as a wedding gift, would not be removed.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

These six walrus head statues harken back to a time when this area wasn't far from the oceanfront.