A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

This sprawling, formerly elite sporting complex in Amman, Jordan has become a local picnic spot.

Explore nearly 400 years of English middle-class home life.

A cluttered and astounding collection of antiquities and curiosities.

This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.

Dr Barnes' $25 billion private collection of art and arboretum.

The world’s first penitentiary, meant to be humane, drove men insane.

Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.

Yale University's home for rare works, including the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

Lavish royal estate punctuated with heated greenhouses.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

A store that sells all manner of bones, insects, and animal curiosities.

An "anarchical" no man's land, complete with garbage sculptures and a hobo-run "Landfillian Library."

A pair of slides and a tree-lined stair corridor have been an urban oasis for nearly 40 years.

Bring your own cardboard to the slippery slopes of concrete hidden in a neighborhood park.

A modern day curiosity cabinet.

A tribute to the twin ideals of religion and patriotism, built by a Catholic priest from rocks, glass, and innumerable found items.