Around 160 years ago, this spot marked the location of a wharf along the shores of the Charles River.

19th-century operating theatre in which the use of ether was first demonstrated - plus, a skeleton and a mummy!

This pavement line and accompanying statue commemorates the starting point for the world's oldest annual marathon.

Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

This neolithic stone was once used for ceremonial practices similar to its neighbor Stonehenge.

This landmark honoring a local beer brand is an iconic part of the Minneapolis skyline.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

A massive work of modern art that appears to be a crop circle in the middle of the desert.

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

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

A network of ancient Egyptian tombs built into the cliff face along the Nile.

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

This bronze boy sits on one of Capri's rocky cliffs, waving at the passing boats.

A quirky bookstore hidden beneath a sea of whitewashed Greek villas.

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

A safe place for the wild donkeys of a hot vacation destination.

The remnants of an abandoned, 19th-century gold mill along Aruba's rugged northeastern coast.

Created by a local artist, these quirky sculptures each have their own names and personalities.

The Boston square dedicated to the dark poet who was born nearby.

Dedicated to a colonial woman who was hanged for being a Quaker.

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

This bronze sculpture was inspired by a photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife embracing after he won the Nobel Peace Prize.