A vast museum devoted to North Korea's victories against its imperialist enemies.

This North Korean pegasus statue was built as a symbol of the speed and perseverance of North Korean workers.

A giant bronze monument to Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il is one of the most sacred sites in North Korea.

A symbol of the Workers' Party of North Korea.

A highly symbolic tower in honor of Supreme Leader Kim Il-sung's personal philosophy.

One of the largest public squares in the world, named after the former DPRK supreme leader.

A former palace transformed into a mausoleum for North Korea's supreme leaders.

This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.

This naval gun is fired every day at noon, an odd timekeeping tradition the origin of which is local legend.

Remains of the artificial harbours invented for the Allied invasion of Normandy can still be seen at sea.

This modern French ossuary contains the jumbled bones of 130,000 WWI soldiers.

This noble mash-up in eastern Luxembourg is part Medieval, part Renaissance, all castle.

An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.

A peculiar clock commemorates a historic victory won by ringing the noonday bell an hour early.

This hanging crocodile is thought to be the "dragon" that once plagued a Czech city.

An ornate plague column – built to celebrate life – claimed the lives of numerous artisans during its construction.

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

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

The most powerful waterfall in all of Europe.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

This wrecked airplane has been sitting on a black sand beach since the 1970s.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.