Under the right circumstances, this waterfall in Yosemite briefly turns a luminescent fiery orange.

A chain of bells connect the California Missions and honor the legend of the "King’s Highway."

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Oldest building in California still in use.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

Hollywood's most famous landmark, the "temporary" sign that has stood for decades longer than intended.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

The iconic Manhattan corner that was once the site of the Beastie Boys' fake clothing store.

This historic address is home to the beloved ball and is an almost totally empty building among the most expensive real estate in the world.

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

Wall Street has a new heroine, a bronze statue of a small but fierce girl.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

A leafy, peaceful oasis nestled in the heart of Glasgow's busy south side.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

Banksy gives themself artistic license with this piece of London street art.