A monument to placate the spirits of an ancient forest.

This sculpture is an homage to one of the most important Jewish women in medieval England.

A 1980s tour bus that traveled millions of miles to facilitate a superlatively rigorous performing career.

This unmarked and unloved Manhattan subway grate created one of the most iconic images in American cinema.

Rejoice at Amsterdam's ‘pop temple,’ a former church reborn as a raucous music venue.

A legend says that if this elaborately decorated glass breaks, the good fortune of its owner's household will also disappear.

Reminiscent of a termite mound, this imposing structure is likely an ancient funerary monument.

A twisted steel beam from the wreckage of the World Trade Center is the centerpiece of this memorial for those who died on September 11, 2001.

Tiny sculptures hidden in plain sight miniatures in Namur.

This pair of statues commemorates a once-widespread carnival tradition of blowing on each other’s butts with bellows.

The only panel of the Great Tapestry of Scotland that has been replaced, after the original was stolen.

A remarkable example of small town medieval architecture that showcases the wealth and importance of a 16th-century wool town.

Outside of where Tsukiji Market once stood, these memorials honor the spirits of the fallen fish, shrimp, and eggs used for nigiri.

Legend holds that this knife serves as a chilling reminder of the deadly rivalry between two local builder brothers.

Since 1942, this third-generation Cantonese barbecue join has been turning out gorgeously lacquered roasted meats.

Step back in time at an outdoor living history museum where New Mexico's cultural traditions come alive.