One of the most influential presidents in U.S. history wanted only this plain, elegant monument as his lasting memorial.

This taxidermy horse was a Civil War hero.

Perhaps the most scandalous statue of America's first president.

A heroic pigeon that, through a barrage of gunfire, delivered a message that saved over 100 lives in World War I.

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

A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.

Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.

From Iggy Pop to David Bowie to Nick Cave, this regal music studio has served some of the all time greats.

Berlin's old airport.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.

An abandoned NSA listening post on Berlin's "Devil's Mountain."

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

This classic restaurant features a gorgeous mirror-clad room.

This quirky piece of naval artillery has been deafening Canadians for over a century.

The collection of signage remembers the midcentury pushback against the new neon light.

"Girl in a Wetsuit" is what happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100 year old copyright.

A sarcastic monument threatens to curse any "idiot" who dares remove it.

North America's first frozen mummified remains of an ice age steppe bison, the 36,000 year-old mummy named "Blue Babe."

Mind-blowing carvings and fantasy ice scenes grace the largest year-round ice environment in the world.

The oldest continuously operating farm in New York State.

Read between the lines of the subway map to find the hidden abandoned Civil War fort.

This enormous Hindu temple in Queens serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.

The final resting place of the great escape artist, where some still gather to wait for his escape from death.