A prestigious learning institute of old Shanghai.

This tree was grafted from the actual tree that led Isaac Newton to ponder the theory of gravity.

The birthplace of modern China.

A former reservoir that was only recently discovered after more than 60 years of disuse.

From prostitutes to soldiers to business men, the dead in this graveyard are a microcosm of Singapore's history with Japan.

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.

Railroad officials in the early 1900s sought to spare travelers the sight of Roman soldiers’ private parts.

Three Malay graves are at the center of an annual pilgrimage that reflects syncretic practices.

Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

A public statue crafted by Singapore's pioneering sculptor, Ng Eng Teng.

According to tradition this is the oldest church in Venice, but its actual age is a mystery.

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

Time has been frozen at this station since the bombing in 1980—or so it was believed.

An independent bookstore and press with a large collection of local and English-language literature.

Small Chinese fishing village impeccably maintained for visitors.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

In the days before house numbers, these colorful signs held clues about various buildings' purposes.

Next to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office stands this rose-colored mosque.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

A haunting painting meant to capture the calamity of World War I.

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