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Ancient structures used to make and preserve ice in the deserts of Persia.

This ruined fortress was the stronghold for a persecuted medieval leader and his infamous Assassins.

A 1,500-year-old, 3-story subterranean city where ancient Persians took refuge in times of war.

Stone dwellings of the Mahos, Fuerteventura's original inhabitants

Storyville was New Orleans' historic red light district and hotbed of jazz music, sometimes referred to simply as "The District."

This bar named after the world's first mixed cocktail was home to one of New Orleans' most notorious politicians.

Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.

If New Orleans is the birthplace of the "cocktail," why does their own museum of cocktail memorabilia beg to differ?

The oldest family-run restaurant in the United States is a living museum of New Orleans dining history.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the French Quarter.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

A theme park that suffered massive flooding during Katrina was abandoned, and now proves irresistible to trespassing explorers.

A snapshot of the city's fascinating voodoo culture.

A venerable restaurant chain's one-off attempt to blur the line between themed eatery and amusement park

Despite changing times, the legendary stage has proved the show must always go on.

This private mansion turned Catholic bishop’s home is an iconic Galveston building.

This tiny, hurricane-resistant house in Galveston is one of the city's most notable architectural oddities.

The deadly but beautiful ornamental oleander was planted all over the island of Galveston after the hurricane of 1900.

A former post office turned venue, food hall, and retail center.

It's clear this abandoned Art Deco gem was no ordinary cleaners.

Parts of the civil rights movement unfolded in this historic eatery, helmed by the "Queen of Creole Cuisine."