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

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

The castle was reconstructed to fit Kaiser Wilhelm II's romanticized vision of the Middle Ages.

A sublime medieval path adorns the marble floor of one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in France.

The fire inside this temple has burned for more than 1,500 years.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

Thousand-year-old Viking runes adorn an ancient Greek lion at the entrance to the Venetian Arsenal.

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

This local emblem is the oldest and largest dragon tree in the Canary Islands.

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.