An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

Stalin's march toward a more modern USSR flooded a monastery, leaving a unique and extravagant nautical marker, "The Flooded Belfry."

Extraordinary animals sculpted from leftover junk.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

A former imperial sea-fortress and Soviet prison.

An 18th century wonder of the world, lost in WWII, re-created at the Catherine Palace.

The oldest museum in Russia is home to a fascinating collection of nearly two million anthropological artifacts and anatomical curiosities.

Museum celebrating the achievements of the Soviet space program.

A vast overgrown cemetery, once known as one of London's "Magnificent Seven."

A historic chapel filled with colorful murals and a colorful past.

A large sculptural artwork and garden in Escondido, California.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

A nuclear bunker built to shelter the politicians and important people of Scotland in case of nuclear attack.

The mummified relics of an American missionary.

One of Scotland's most important modern structures, it just made the '100 Most Endangered Sites' list.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

An old-timey wax exhibition campily depicting New Orleans legends and scandals.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

This "zoo" is a cross between a junkyard and a sculpture garden, featuring animals you won't see anywhere else.

Curios, scientific antiques, oddities for sale.

The snowbirds here are circus sideshow performers.