Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

Named after a lodging site that existed nearby, a bridge has existed at this location since 1455.

This tree was grafted from the actual tree that led Isaac Newton to ponder the theory of gravity.

A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.

The former Nazi Germany concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.

This full-sized orange tree lives suspended in mid-air above the streets of Jaffa.

This synagogue is covered in beautiful mosaics that explore the history of the Jewish people.

Traditional Bedouin crafting has become an official tourist site and successful industry for its female craftspeople.

In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley.

An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.

An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.

As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

This intricately carved and hilariously huge bed was such a famous symbol both Shakespeare and Byron used it in their writing.

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

The taxidermied remains of a once-great parrot.

On October 17, 1814, a 15-ft. wave of beer ran rampant through the streets of London.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.