A striking depiction of Teotihuacan's mysterious "Spider Woman."

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.

These haunting ruins of a 700-year-old Prehispanic city have witnessed centuries of wars and massacres.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

The world's northernmost brewery uses water from a 2,000-year-old glacier to create its beer.

World's strongest whirlpool.

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

Buy your fish and have it cooked to order in this bustling, eight-floor seafood market.

This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.