These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.

The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum explores the area's history of aquatic cryptid sightings.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

Rising from the sea like a stone monster.

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

This platform is now a memorial dedicated to those who were deported during the Holocaust.

Germany's Glienicke Bridge has a shady history of clandestine meetings, espionage, and spycraft.

Tiny memorials honor individual victims of the Holocaust.

A museum in the building where Nazi Germany signed its surrender tells the story of World War II from the Soviet perspective.

One of downtown Berlin's last reminders of its Communist past.

Visitors can explore the role of mysticism throughout the ages inside this interactive museum of magic.

This little museum is making sure that the art and history of the graffiti sticker is not scraped from history.

A unique Holocaust memorial tells the personal stories of the Jewish residents exiled from greater Berlin.

Home to 10,000 medical specimens including the remains of Rudolf Virchow's extensive collection of pathological specimens.

From toys to kettles to scientific instruments, this German museum celebrates the beauty of 20th century design.

The site of the famous Nazi book burning campaign of 1933 remembers its "Night of Shame".

The bunker where Hitler took his own life is hidden under this deliberately ordinary parking lot.

This World War II bunker now survives as a documentation of the Nazi regime and war crimes.

Berlin's natural history museum houses the world's largest mounted dinosaur and the late beloved polar bear Knut.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.