Aguascalientes, Mexico
National Museum of Death
A uniquely robust and historic look at Mexico's omnipresent dance with Death.
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Aguascalientes, Mexico
A uniquely robust and historic look at Mexico's omnipresent dance with Death.
Ajijic, Mexico
The corner walls of a primary school showcase a Mexican version of memento mori.
Teuchitlán, Mexico
The jewel of western Mexico's archaeological legacy is this tiered circular pyramid now covered in grass.
Zapopan, Mexico
A gallery displaying the psychedelic-fueled art of the indigenous Huichol people.
Wuppertal, Germany
This painted Lego bridge is the product of over a century of locomotive history.
Bolivia
On the outskirts of a desert trading village high on the Andean plain, steel giants have been destroyed by salt winds.
Villa Hayes, Paraguay
How did 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes become so beloved in Paraguay?
Asunción, Paraguay
A beautiful museum filled with thousands of chairs.
Royal, Nebraska
When an ancient supervolcano erupted, some of Nebraska's prehistoric animals were forever preserved in ash.
Alliance, Nebraska
An experimental, automotive replica of Stonehenge.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Colorful power station with a chimney equipped with a gallery for exhaust monitoring equipment.
Bled, Slovenia
This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.
Mito, Japan
A park built around the legend of a clam-loving giant who created a monumental midden.
Oarai, Japan
A lone torii arch stands on a coastal rock where a deity is said to have landed.
Tokyo, Japan
People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.
Tokyo, Japan
Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Argentina
Stenciled handprints and wall paintings dating back 10,000 years, some of the earliest forms of cave art.
Rapa Nui, Chile
The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.
Washington, D.C.
The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.
Washington, D.C.
The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Washington, D.C.
A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.
Washington, D.C.
A computer bug so primitive it was an actual insect.
Hrastovlje, Slovenia
The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.