In southern India several strange ancient monuments known as kuda-kallu resemble mushrooms or parasol.
September 11, 2011
Kirkby, England
A giant earring-wearing, poker-waving elephant statue stands in a Viking longboat in Kirkby town center.
York, England
A unique tribute to the chocolatey past that helped shape one British city.
Cotonou, Benin
The 100-foot-tall (30-meter) bronze statue was built to recognize the world's only documented all-female army.
Austin, Texas
A tribute to a great Texas blues musician.
Sukagawa, Japan
In the hometown of Eiji Tsuburaya, a street lined with intergalactic heroes and monsters.
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
A rare Japanese-style temple and a Shinzo Abe Statue, honoring both spirits of the past and modern connections between Taiwan and Japan.
London, England
This group of sculptures includes the first statue of a female politician in London.
Osaka, Japan
Up on the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower sits an American mascot that became Osaka’s own lucky god.
