Rome, Italy
Porto di Ripetta
An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.
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Rome, Italy
Sculpture of Giovanni Paolo II
A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.
Rome, Italy
Meridian Line of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs
Installed in an act of one-upsmanship, the annual sundial in this church is also a symbolic victory for the Gregorian calendar.
Rome, Italy
Palazzo Naiadi Roman Baths
Ancient ruins hidden underneath a modern luxury hotel.
Rome, Italy
Monument to the Fallen of Dogali
An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.
Rome, Italy
Fontana dell'Acqua Felice
A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.
Rome, Italy
Saint Victoria's Incorruptible Body
The martyr's wax-enhanced skeletal remains lie preserved in a glass case in the Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.
Rome, Italy
Santa Maria della Concezione Crypts
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."
Rome, Italy
Cappella di San Zenone (Chapel of Saint Zeno)
Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.
Rome, Italy
Servian Wall at McDonald's
Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.
Rome, Italy
Porta Alchemica
An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.
Rome, Italy
Arch of Gallienus
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mission Creek Cemetery
The final resting place of a prominent Chippewa chief and several Native American children.
Las Vegas, Nevada
'The Mantis'
Las Vegas's very own 40-foot-tall fire-spewing praying mantis.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Evel Pie
“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Last Remaining Sigma Derby Machine
Fans of vintage Vegas, kitsch, and toy pony-based gambling now flock to a casino called The D.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Hand of Faith Gold Nugget
The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Chicken Bone Beach
Once forgotten, this strip of sand was a rare beachside haven for Black Americans in Atlantic City.
Wapakoneta, Ohio
The Temple of Tolerance
A gregarious Ohio resident has been building his whimsical temple to peace for decades.
St. Louis, Missouri
City Museum
Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Art-o-mat
These banned cigarette vending machines now sell little pieces of pocket-sized art.
Indianapolis, Indiana
The Athenaeum
This stately clubhouse has showcased German-American culture for over a century.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana Steam Clock
At the top of the hour, this steam-powered clock's eight brass whistles play "Back Home Again in Indiana."
Indianapolis, Indiana
Market Street Catacombs
A hidden network of subterranean passageways lies tangled beneath Indianapolis' bustling City Market.
