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

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.

St George's Leprosy Museum depicts the gruesome afflictions of those suffering from the disease.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

This "preacher's pulpit" once used for pagan ritual, is home to a new, and dangerous ritual.

The only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.

Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.

A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.