An errant donkey ushered in a new era of mining in Nevada.

In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.

The surprising home of the iconic Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel.

The largest land animal skull ever discovered.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

A fortified palace in the shape of a ship on the Thiou river.

A Gothic cathedral created from volcanic rocks.

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.

A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

An abandoned church gets a second life as a massive beer hall and event space.

The trials and tribulations of marking Poe's grave.

Nature's biggest mammal swims in landlocked Oklahoma.