This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

A centuries-old shrine where Indians pray for U.S. visas.

One of the tallest mountains in India was closed for years after a botched CIA mission.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

A complex of six forts embedded in the Rajasthan hills.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.