This colorful historic site tells the story of Icelandic poetry and community in Central Alberta.

Easily overlooked in favor of the wineries that dot the region, this blast from the past is equally worth the visit.

This tiny island bears the name of Civil War veteran, fisherman, and local celebrity Richard Bassett.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

An abandoned film set location for a remote spaceport in a galaxy far, far away hides in the Tunisian desert.

This mesmerizing and surreal landscape features intricate patterns of white and red sandstone.

This natural sandstone bridge hasn't been seen since the 1960s when Lake Powell covered it—until now.

A rancher expanding a natural spring for his cattle came up with bones – lots and lots of them.

This prehistoric sinkhole lured exclusively male mammoths to their death, much to the delight of science.

A 19th-century perch for spotting sailing ships now boasts one of the most iconic views in the Southern Hemisphere.

This cryptic monument honors a mysterious dead woman, despite her identity being lost centuries ago.

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

A cheeky name for an observatory visitor's center.

An operating lighthouse from the 1860s.

An obscure federal monument honors the French diplomat who served as Ambassador to the U.S. during WWI.

The world’s first museum dedicated to exploring human rights unleashed a wave of controversy.

Three young men who lived on this street are honored for their service during World War I.

This modern French ossuary contains the jumbled bones of 130,000 WWI soldiers.

Internet rumors, often involving Icelandic singer Bjork, have abounded regarding this isolated outcrop of rock.

A mapping error in the 19th century made loggers think this section of the forest was underwater.

A wealthy aristocratic family built this Disney-worthy, fairy-tale castle.

A curious structure built just for the birds.

This tall stone wall with no door and ill-matched windows was built centuries ago, and used as a shelter for domesticated pigeons.

Behind a bodega is a small museum of relics and ephemera showcasing the history of New York.