This weekly bazaar started in the 1960s as a way for hippie travelers to barter their goods.

Known as the "Queen of Beach Markets," Calangute epitomizes Goa's beach flea market scene.

The world’s largest permanent desert lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.

100 year tradition of fist fights, marked by marble footsteps.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

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

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

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

Buried next to Pompeii, this lesser-known Roman villa was the opulent vacation home of Emperor Nero's wife.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

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

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

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

No one is sure if the world's fourth-largest diamond had been found in a rubbish heap or was pawned by Napoleon's mom.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet your wish will be granted.

A section of the long chain that blocked enemy ships from entering Constantinople.

This former Imperial summer home was the venue for a royal slap that once echoed 'round the world.

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

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

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.