Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

This ancient Corinthian helmet is South Korea’s only national treasure of Western origin.

The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.

South Korea's largely symbolic, barely used gateway to the North.

A large visitor's complex and place of remembrance on the outskirts of the DMZ.

The wartime boat shelter now doubles as an underground concert hall where musicians play on rafts along the waterway.

This Taiwanese promontory is covered in otherworldly hoodoo formations.

Air-raid tunnels hidden beneath this opulent hotel provided shelter and an escape route—and one of the world's longest slides.

Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

Secret North Korean passage discovered below the world's most dangerous border.

An imperial art museum offers edible versions of its most treasured displays in an on-site fine-dining restaurant.

Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

Two cannon-like cranes were installed on top of the bank building to fend off bad feng shui.

This hulking behemoth is actually five interconnected towers built in the 1960s.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

The enormous diamond-shaped building packs a trove of academic and literary treasures into one futuristic space.

The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.