Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

A rare venue to buy specialty maps.

This remote piece of Cape Breton coast was the unceremonious landing site of the first solo, east-west transatlantic flight made by a female aviator.

Built more as a work of art than living quarters, this cottage has withstood the test of time.

The Twisted Trees of Alticane are an unnerving grove of Quaking Aspen, apparently mutated from a single source, giving them a twisted and unnatural appearance.

Built after the 1991 discovery of one of the world's most complete T.rex skeletons in the nearby hills.

This mineral lake known for its healing powers is so buoyant it's been dubbed the "Dead Sea of Canada."

The only road through the heart of Glacier National Park.

This automated sculpture of two men peeing will spell out text messages with their micturition.

Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.

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

The oldest cemetery of modern-day Athens blends the modern and ancient worlds.

The Cycladic architecture makes this Athens neighborhood feel like an island paradise hidden in the shadow of the Acropolis.

The monument dedicated to Phineas Gage in the town where his accident happened.

Hike deep into the woods to explore this Gilded Age masterpiece.

The Vermont square that inspired Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery."

An ever-changing gathering of crude wooden figures haunts the St. Lawrence River.

This Quebec estate is home to the elaborate gardens of a self-taught horticulturist.

A mysterious spot where the laws of gravity seem not to apply.