A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.

An abused and forgotten metropolis, abandoned for centuries.

The centuries-old obelisk may have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien.

Pyramid shaped monument with a tall tale attached.

The centuries-old trees lining both sides of this dirt road may become Madagascar's first natural monument.

A huge wooden clock that is so beautiful its creator was forcibly blinded.

This antique thermometer honors the creator of the first universal temperature scale.

Real bones which are said to have belonged to a Polish dragon.

One of the largest amphitheaters in Europe is a former Nazi gathering place that still stands today.

Come to this Polish museum to take a good, clean look at filth.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

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

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

The coffin-shaped church was once home to monks who slept in coffins.

The deepest metro station in the world.

The largest collection of death masks in Ukraine.

The medieval prince founded the first library in Ukraine at Saint Sophia's Cathedral where he was interred.