Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

A curious collection dedicated to human and animal anatomy and pathology.

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

This beautiful building in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District was empty for decades.

The final resting place of the hero of Air Florida Flight 90 known as "the man in the water."

The house is an iconic pilgrimage site for fans of the Illinois-based emo band.

Chicago’s incendiary role in the labor movement.

Tucked away amongst townhomes lies a restored, early 20th-century tea house and garden, the only remains of a historic estate.

A spectacular remnant of an Adler and Sullivan masterpiece that was destroyed in 1972.

The only place in America where anyone who wants can shovel coal aboard an antique train.

In a grove of fast growing walnut trees outside Paris, Illinois, a marker shares the story of a fictional road building culture.

G.V. Black, the Father of Modern Dentistry, keeps an eternal eye on Chicagoan’s teeth from his perch in Lincoln Park.

Julia Buccola Petta's body was peculiarly well-preserved when it was exhumed six years after her death.

A towering Art Deco movie palace made to look like a Mayan temple.

The original vault that held the president's remains still stands, empty, not far from where he was finally buried.

This titanic Catholic church in Chicago is also a refuge of the fictional cult-favorite wizard detective Harry Dresden.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

The original Garfield station is the oldest station facility on the "L", with the station house dating from 1892.

Chicago was once a major hub of film production, but being silent film you don’t hear much about it.

Orthodox church partially financed by Tsar Nicolas II.

This memorial plaque remembers a strangely shallow maritime disaster known as "Chicago's Titanic."

The NBA player's elaborate former home is now a ghost of its old glory.

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.