A secret hatch containing two parchments was discovered in this statue over 40 years after its installation.

The mysterious large white cross visible from the runway is a memorial to a massacre during Spanish Civil War.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

Once the site of a Native American harvest festival, this humble clearing later played an invaluable role in the birth of jazz.

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.

Before serving as James Bond's Casino Royale, this Victorian-era spa catered to the world's elite.

A historic beacon built in the aftermath of the worst maritime disaster on the Great Lakes.

After the parade, students throw their beads on the tree hoping for good luck on exams.

A larger-than-life statue of the German revolutionist stands proud in a small town where he never lived.

Stripes of human ashes cover a back lawn in the most sought-after burial grounds in Paris.

A collection of oddities including Dr. Kevorkian's suicide device, the Thanatron.

An effigy of a trapped paratrooper dangles from a Normandy church to commemorate one remarkable D-Day event.

The birthplace of the ferocious William the Conqueror, this castle is awash in medieval history.

This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.

This massive sculptural work outside of Paris was four decades in the making—and it's still not quite complete.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

These unique markers designate the route American forces took during the Liberation of France.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

This church sits upon a peaceful hill and a long, turbulent history.

These ramparts, once lined with towers, were constructed in defense of Beaune.

The ruins of an abandoned cemetery are among the last remnants of the old village of La Boulaye before a wealthy landowner had it relocated.

Before this bridge was built people had to wait for the ferryman, an annoyance that, the story has it, gave the town its name.

A 13th century fortified house built to defend the Duchy of Burgundy.