Those belting out show tunes might not realize this piano bar marks the site where Thomas Paine died in 1809.

Rummage through this sunken ship, but leave your scuba gear at home.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

On holy holidays, Israel's second president used this room atop Mount Zion as a refuge to read the Torah.

A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.

The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.

Hidden beneath a washing machine in a fake kibbutz, this secret bullet factory has been preserved as a museum.

This synagogue is covered in beautiful mosaics that explore the history of the Jewish people.

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.

In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley.

This "Jewish Sistine Chapel" was designed to reinvigorate Judaism's artistic legacy but was almost lost to misguided restoration.

An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.

This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.

A sprawling ancient Jewish cemetery with over 30 rock-hewn burial caves.

The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.