Intricate wood carvings on an island in Siberia.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

One of the most ethnically diverse spots on the planet.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Step into the cool deep past and unknown future of who begat who.

Lonely minaret stump of a destroyed city.

Final palace complex of the last of 29 Kokand rulers.

Looking for a unifying history, Uzbekistan finds its answer in a 14th Century Turco-Mongol conqueror... despite the fact he wasn't Uzbek.

Supposed Massachusetts Grave of a pre-Columbus Knight Templar.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

Eclectic final resting place of the controversial explorer.