Some believe that this ancient mural depicts technology far ahead of its time, but in reality it's nothing quite out of place.

Ancient Egyptian relief, claimed to depict an electrical light.

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

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

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

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

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

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

This 7th-century monastery was sacked by Saladin.

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

An ancient instrument used to measure the waters of the Nile so Egyptian farmers would know whether to expect famine or flood.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

A beautiful Victorian statue shows France's enduring love of the rhinoceros.

The floorboard scrawling of a tragic madman is on public display outside a Paris hospital, much to the dismay of its opponents.

This historic bridge has weathered fires and floods and still stands, now abandoned, where it has stood since 1874.

A wild trout fishery in Arkansas.

The creator of the Kewpie doll's former home has been turned into a museum celebrating her life and work.

An American city stranded at the tip of a Canadian peninsula where strict adherence to the "49th parallel rule" became problematic.

The "plyscraper" is the world's tallest building made predominantly out of wood.

This scenic waterfront swimming pool is the longest salt water pool in North America.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

A parade of interactive nostalgia nestled within a giant brick building in downtown Hattiesburg.