An ancient Viking village in North America that predates Columbus by 500 years.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

This lavish room at NYC's French Embassy is a rare relic from the end of the Gilded Age.

The last standing puppet theater on Long Island.

The shop's owner has spent decades in the desert wearing nothing but a strategically placed sock.

This Seattle store is packed with all sorts of curious creatures and creations.

Sitting atop a rock on Michamvi Pingwe beach, this restaurant becomes its own island at high tide.

Beneath a Virginia City bar is the entrance to an abandoned gold mine.

In a largely deserted ghost town, a little brick building recalls its history as a gold rush hub and haven for outlaws.

The sole remaining outpost of a once-thriving South Carolina chain still sells “pic-a-nic” baskets.

This extensive collection of vintage Soviet cars is the only one of its kind in the Caucasus.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

This unique preservation is one of the only taxidermies in the world made with real whale skin.

This old-fashioned candy shop, ice cream parlor, and diner served as the setting for one of TV's most controversial series finales.

The oldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the United States has been in business since 1911.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

Armenian monks at an island monastery in the Venetian Lagoon make a rare rose petal jam.

This seaside Scottish holiday rental lets you live out your bookselling dreams.

You don't have to be a professional jockey to ride in Britain's oldest horse race.

The 2,000-year-old beam is tucked within the pedestrian entrance to the old London Bridge.

This intricately carved and hilariously huge bed was such a famous symbol both Shakespeare and Byron used it in their writing.

Drink and dine in a coral cave that's at least 120,000 years old.

The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.