An unassuming, powerful monument north of the U.S. Capitol bears witness to the resilience of Japanese Americans during a time of grave injustice.

This lovely pocket park is one of the most under appreciated in D.C.

The "lovely red Vega" of the legendary record-settling pilot.

The actual model from the original "Star Trek" series is now on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

This stunning blue and gold room changed cities twice before becoming part of the Smithsonian.

The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.

A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.

Thousand-year-old Viking runes adorn an ancient Greek lion at the entrance to the Venetian Arsenal.

The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

Grand Cayman is home to a colorful sculpture garden filled with giant concrete animals.

The capital of the Cayman Islands is a center of offshore banking, but gets battered by blistering hurricanes.

Send a postcard while vacationing with Satan.

The largest hot spring in the United States is, as the name suggests, a stunning show of natural color.

This Yellowstone geyser may not shoot as high as the nearby Old Faithful, but it erupts for considerably longer.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.

One of nature's most well-scheduled phenomenons resides in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

The remains of a failed attempt at medieval nerdery are hidden deep in the woods of Virginia.

The Forest Service's surprisingly sophisticated collection of wildfire prevention art features America's most beloved bear.