A legendary boxing venue and ring featured in Rocky V.

The first American axe throwing club.

A museum dedicated to the strange and extravagant costumes and memorabilia of the mummers, a tradition older than Philadelphia itself.

In the early 1800s, surgery was also a show.

The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

A toxic ghost town sitting atop a massive coal fire.

A failed piece of Orientalism has become the proud symbol of a community.

Thousands of artifacts relating to human sexuality, including the world's largest sex bike.

This institution collects the history of burlesque dancing with a titillating collection of ephemera and pasties.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

This incredible collection of vintage pinball machines can be played at 25 cents a pop.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.