Hidden in the forest are the crumbling, graffiti-covered remains of the factory where most of Germany's explosives were produced during World War II.

The largest prehistoric cemetery on the Balearic Islands dates back over 2,500 years.

This spectacular bridge is part of an abandoned train line that once connected Mallorcan capital to the southeastern coast.

A contemporary art installation housed within a Gothic cathedral.

The industrial monstrosity known as Bagger 258 is a colossal mining machine built in the DDR - but now left for dead in a German field.

A steam powered train that runs on city streets.

A war-torn Olympic relic is being overtaken by graffiti and nature.

The place where World War I began.

This historic cemetery was inaccessible for several years due to dozens of land mines.

This top-secret nuclear bunker hidden in a Bosnian mountain has been converted to a modern art exhibition space.

This abandoned Olympic skiing facility still bears the scars of the Siege of Sarajevo.

This museum preserves the hand-dug tunnel that kept Sarajevo afloat during the Serbian siege.

This ironic war memorial thumbs its nose at a campaign of inedible humanitarian aid food products.

Oriental bazaar in the heart of Sarajevo.

A number of craters left by fatal mortar strikes have been filled with red resin to remember those lost during the Siege of Sarajevo.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.