The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

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

Once the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this iron railroad bridge was decimated by a tornado.

A local prank turned town icon.

This lush forest valley was once mined for lumber to the extent that it was once nicknamed "The Pennsylvania Desert."

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

An 18th-century Catholic church converted into an eccentric temple of music and bacchanalia.

Step inside Lucy, the world's largest "elephant."

This abandoned Poconos resort is haunted by a history of kitschy romance and a violent fugitive.

Legend says one of the world's largest marine geysers is actually a whale that got wedged within the rocks.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses separated by a bridge.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

A Victorian cemetery in the heart of Brooklyn remains a popular mecca of morbid curiosity.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

A museum devoted to bringing to light forgotten or neglected histories through exhibitions, education and public programming.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

One of only two commuter aerial tramways in the United States.

Order scoops of pandan, lychee, and black sesame at this family-run institution.