Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.

This Native American settlement dates back to the Pueblo II period.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

Overlooking the seaside town of Margate stands a tribute to an artist's lover.

Home to some of the world’s darkest skies, this project blends ancient Māori culture with world-class astro tourism.

Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.

An unusual snaking bank of boulders caused by longshore drift.

A New Zealand rubbish dump named after British comedian John Cleese.

New Zealand's oldest prison holds a dark history and the scars of a deadly earthquake.

This museum/fur store is devoted to educating guests on how awful opossums can be.

The once and future home of New Zealand's famed Pink and White Terraces.

Deadly scalding and one of the largest hot springs in the world.

Throughout this shopping mall are medieval ruins that were discovered during the mall's construction.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.

A quirky bookstore hidden beneath a sea of whitewashed Greek villas.

These gigantic skeletons tower over visitors and provide insight into the creatures that once ruled over Ireland.

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

These seaside shelters once enjoyed by royalty remain a part of local history.

A private selection of curiosities, carefully curated by a young Brighton local.

A modest reminder of treacherous waters at the Golden Gate.

San Francisco's first World's Fair, dedicated to the wonders of California.