One of the few guarded stops along the great spice route.

As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.

The remains of this ancient fortress atop a manmade hill look as though they were built into a volcano.

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.

The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.

These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.

Strange red rock formations that have been attributed to a higher power for hundreds of years.

Air Force Academy Chapel made of 100 identical tetrahedrons works to inspire those of all religions.

A model of a dinosaur that was named for Andrew Carnegie stands outside the museum that also bears his name.

The largest university building in the West is a gothic masterpiece containing dozens of theme rooms based on different countries.

A tradition unlike any other, this marks the site of the annual Groundhog's Day tradition.

Where the oil industry began.

The mortal remains of a Russian prince, priest and paranormal investigator who came to America in 1792.

This dramatic rail curve was once the target of a failed Nazi attack.

A small granite block at this monument's base is the only part of Lincoln's Tomb outside of Illinois.

An American flag was erected for every day that passed during the Iranian Hostage Crisis.

A white oak with property rights.

A man's home is his castle.

The ruins of a cotton mill that was burned in the Civil War are still hidden in a Georgia forest.

This abstract roadside poultry was saved from demolition by outraged drivers and pilots.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

Civil War soldiers, captains of industry, and paupers all interred on historic grounds.

Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.