This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Unusual house, in an unusual neighborhood, home to some very unusual peanuts.

An exquisite grouping of structures made from 10 tons of invasive saplings.

A collection of 100 brains preserved in jars on the UT campus.

This failed condo development was reborn as a street art hub.

With print dying, this local paper keeps the lights on by doubling as a stunning cafe and cocktail bar.

This stone windmill marks an old, mysterious homestead in what is now central Austin.

Conflicting markers on its floor tell a tale of two city centers in San Antonio.

A spur fit for a giant sits just off Highway 281 in Texas.

Controversially claiming the title of world's biggest bass drum, UT's Big Bertha was once made radioactive by the Manhattan Project.

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

Not everything is bigger in Texas.

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.

An abandoned mine where dreams of quicksilver trickled away over 75 years ago.

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

The second largest roadrunner in the world stands 11 feet tall in his West Texas town.

To honor a beloved Austin radio DJ a neighborhood bridge has been covered in a loving mosaic.

Locals dubbed it the "Owl Building" because of its bird-like appearance.

A World War II officers' club features Old West murals painted by German POWs.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.