Balanced on four stone pillars, this historic tower was the site of a tragic political assassination.

The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

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

Roman ruins, natural methane fires and a lovely beach.

The deepest underground city in Turkey was designed to protect 20,000 people behind massive stone doors.

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

A Turkish ghost town abandoned in a population exchange with Greece.

This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Hang out with thousands of butterflies in one of the world's largest such enclosures.

An exploration of Malaysian heritage through the lens of traditional textiles.

Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.

The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.

Once the private home of China’s most legendary tycoon, getting inside this stunning mansion no longer requires an elite pedigree or acts of daring.

A beautiful and moving memorial set on a little island in the middle of the river in Minsk.

Nearly three decades since the fall of the Soviet Union, the hero of the USSR still stands over Belarus.