The 19th-century pharmacy (now a used bookstore) was featured in James Joyce’s "Ulysses," and has changed very little to this day.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

The oldest inn in Kilkenny was established by the first convicted witch in Ireland.

The ruins of a medieval monastery named after a type of tree.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

This historic Illinois "Muffler Man" has been converted from axe-touting lumberjack to rocket-wielding space ace.

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

This spectacular public market has got meat, fish, vegetables, baked goods, and enough kielbasa for a lifetime.

The only presidential monument to display a late POTUS's actual casket.

This steamer is known as "The ship that built Cleveland."

Cleveland's giant "free" stamp is a nod to the Civil War, but was misinterpreted for years.

The only depiction of Abraham Lincoln holding a weapon, and the names of all 9,000 Cuyahoga veterans of the Civil War.

But did the famous feminist and abolitionist ever really say those iconic four words?