The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

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

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

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

A 2,000-year-old computer demonstrates remarkable engineering and astronomical precision.

This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.

This museum houses an imposing skeleton army comprised of creatures great and small.

Natural history museum celebrating biodiversity with a parade of taxidermy animals.

Walk upon the mementos of the dead in this Parisian courtyard paved with medieval tombstones.

In Florence's great Duomo, a 26 foot fresco honors a mercenary famous for attacking Florence.

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

Renaissance hospital featuring a rotating door into which unwanted babies were dropped.

Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

A turn-of-the-century architectural marvel built on healing mineral springs and salt licks.

One tree's homage to soles past and present.