Over 12,000 hygiene oriented objects and exhibits.

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

From atop a hill at the center of Cape Town, a cannon has been signalling the time since 1806.

A memorial to the only dog ever officially enlisted in the Royal Navy.

This arch made out of whale bones is a remnant of South Africa's whaling history.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

Only two of these trees remain in the natural world, found high in the cloud forest of the island of Mauritius.

The “Thumb” of Mauritius provides a 360 degree view of the entire country.

The runoff from these fiery cliffs sends red water flowing into the sea.

The centuries-old trees lining both sides of this dirt road may become Madagascar's first natural monument.

This picturesque island graveyard is the final resting place of dozens of notorious pirates.

Fabulous formations, weird and wonderful wildlife.

Giant disc-shaped gate took 20 men to close off this city in Madagascar.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

See hundreds of herons and egrets in the heart of the city in this dreamy hidden park.

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

Lovingly nick-named the "Brick Dick" this municipal tower was winner of the World's Most Phallic Building Contest.

By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.

The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.

This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.

These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.

This national park on the shore of Lake Michigan features remarkable dunes that lie at the heart of a Chippewa legend.

Contemporary art inspired by natural history and science drawing on ancient techniques in a modern world.