This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

Once home to the country's most gargantuan ships, this graving dock now waits for people to buy furniture.

Set sail on a small scale.

A decommissioned military complex that's now a modern industrial park.

The notorious headquarters of a corrupt political machine.

Touching mementoes from those who didn't make it back from World War I still hang in one of New York's oldest bars.

Avoid gangster interaction while window-shopping.

Once the tallest building in the world and the site of “the highest dinner ever held in New York” this building now holds the most expensive penthouse in the city.

Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.

A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.

A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.

The palatial McDonald's that inspired Wesley Willis.

Landmark Chicago building narrowly avoided destruction.

The faint remains of a Polish news empire still linger.

Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.

Huge abstract sculptures of the Puerto Rican Flag.

Once at the center of U.S. finance, the historic Trading Room was meticulously recreated piece by piece and rebuilt in the Art Institute.

Illegal drag racing two stories beneath Chicago’s streets.