Once the most flame resistant building in the country, the South Carolina Historical Society building was almost burnt down in a fire.

Charleston's historic city jail once held everyone from pirates to Civil War POWs.

The world's longest known cave system.

The oldest bridge in South Carolina may have been designed by the same man who created the Washington Monument.

Paths are maintained, but trees have taken over plots.

South Carolina's last remaining slavery auction house is now a museum devoted to its own tragic history.

A ghost town that held steady longer than most, but finally gave up the ghost.

The farm where one of America's greatest leaders was raised is now a well-appointed landmark.

A bizarre roadside attraction and the first instance of miniature golf in the world.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

This elephant kraal is the only one remaining in Thailand, dating back to the 16th century when these massive mammals were integral players in war and trade.

Riding on a pair of architectural dragons, this Thailand temple holds murals full of lurid imagery.

Peek into the world of those creating the beautiful, delicate paper parasols found all over the globe.