This arid landscape was once a lush wetland. Today, it's a paleontological site filled with fossilized mammoths, sabertooth cats, and more.

Fans of vintage Vegas, kitsch, and toy pony-based gambling now flock to a casino called The D.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

Stepping away from the glitz of mobsters and casinos to learn about the other history of Vegas.

The neon signs from Las Vegas' past find their final resting place at this unusual graveyard.

Armenian monks at an island monastery in the Venetian Lagoon make a rare rose petal jam.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

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

As can be expected from a centuries old church built in a canal city, the undercroft of this house of worship is beautifully flooded.

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

This Venice bookstore has resigned itself to constant flooding by keeping its books in bathtubs and boats.

A rare example of a medieval house in Rome adorned with a melancholic inscription.

Known for centuries as the famous Roman emperor's burial place, this monument is actually something else.

This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.

Remnants of a 4th-century church with vivid medieval frescoes and ancient sarcophagi hide beneath this old basilica.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

This hydrochronometer was invented by a Dominican monk and is a prime feature in this garden.

This park on the outskirts of Rome boasts two ancient Roman aqueducts and a medieval tower.

This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.

This subterranean shrine beneath a bike rental store celebrates the iconic Italian scooter.