A celebration of solstice followed by a fiery purging of evils.

This 19th century hydroelectric powerhouse was the first of its kind.

This elaborately decorated wall is an homage to the history, beauty and lore of the palm tree.

The towering Pinocchio stands 63 feet tall in the Italian village his creator frequented as a child.

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

Abandoned tunnels dug for the once-thriving sea salt industry on the coast of southern Spain.

An enchanting landscape of ancient sandstone structures eroded into otherworldly shapes.

Where the first "expert riders, willing to risk death daily" for the Pony Express were recruited.

Pillars made of 700 pieces of luggage climb to the ceiling of Sacramento Airport's baggage claim.

An impressive display of ships and artifacts from the ancient Mediterranean maritime trade.

Two 2,500-year-old Phoenician boats found on the coast of Spain, giving incredible insight into the ancient maritime traders.

The heroic tale of a remarkable pup who refused to leave her master's side, no matter what.

The near loss of the stately fireplaces at this medieval castle spawned some of Britain's most crucial historic preservation laws.

An oddly shaped tower built to mark the acquittal of Admiral Keppel in a controversial 1770s case.

A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

This chain of artificial lakes was an ideal test ground for the aircraft that would carry the "bouncing bombs" used by the WWII "Dambusters" squad.

Iceland's largest geothermal mud pool is a little bit haunted and a little bit dangerous.

The ancient mosaics here are considered among the finest in the world, and serve as a stunning record of Greco-Roman daily life.

This folly built to commemorate an aristocratic victory over Catholic rebellion plays tricks on the eye.

A folly built to satisfy a gentleman's bet that he could drive his horses through the eye of a needle.

This jewel of an engine is one of Northern England's finest surviving legacies of the Industrial Revolution, even catching the eye of Henry Ford.

An ancient necropolis of magnificent tombs.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.