An antiquated German apothecary on Chicago's North Side.

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

A classic mystery spot complete with spots that are said to make you shrink or grow when you stand on them.

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

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

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

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

This fortress sits atop a centuries-old well system.

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

This family mausoleum is steeped in symbolism and looks more like a fantasy location than a grave.

Stones speckled along Harris Avenue reveal hidden nuggets of the past.

The cardinal directions, set in stone.

An electrifying collection of gadgets and literature from the 16th through 20th centuries.