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.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

Dedicated to the European Sinti and Roma peoples murdered during the Holocaust.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

A monument to the man who almost killed Hitler.

Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.

These abandoned salt flats are now a haven for wildlife.

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

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

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.

An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.

The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.

Abandoned boats decaying in the largest ship graveyard in mainland Britain.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.