Site of a classic 19th-century physics experiment to prove the earth is rotating.

The biggest museum dedicated to insects in North America, one of the largest in the world.

Little island known for its massive beachfront "flowerpot" pillars.

Lake within a lake.

A massive sustainable farm designed by the mastermind behind Central Park.

This New England covered bridge is home to the tale of a jilted lover known to haunt the area.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

The oldest museum in Russia is home to a fascinating collection of nearly two million anthropological artifacts and anatomical curiosities.

An 18th century wonder of the world, lost in WWII, re-created at the Catherine Palace.

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

A New England-style lighthouse along California's beautiful Highway 1 gets a re-do.

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!