The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

The embalmed remains of the communist leader lie within a custom crystal coffin.

Home to over 200,000 artifacts, this museum attempts to guide visitors through the ancient history of Beijing and Imperial China.

This sensational Chinese temple walks visitors through the 76 weird departments of the afterlife.

This ancient Chinese observatory still contains early astronomy technology.

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

An ancient passage filled with stalls selling used books, once frequented by Vincent Van Gogh.

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

Over 120,000 curious objects that have shaped our modern world.

Japanese gardens dedicated to the Japanese farmer that refused to throw in the trowel.

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