A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.

Back in 1952, you could get a mushroom cloud chaser with your atomic cocktail.

One of Chicago's last seafood smokehouses perfects a dying breed of fishcraft.

Owned by Native American women, this brewery is a celebration of indigenous culture in the American Southwest.

Once the foundation for a mansion, these ruins now offer amazing panoramic coastal views.

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

A cemetery in Barcelona's Poblenou district is home to this touching funerary statue, which depicts death in the form of a winged skeleton.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.

One of the most important yet well-hidden museums dedicated to the history of medicine.

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

This Arkansas town is known for its gangster history, its healing waters, and now its brews.

The remains of the first public diamond mine in Arkansas.

The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.

This turn of the century masterpiece has a mysterious goaty interloper.

Staircase winds down the side of Telegraph Hill through gardens, wild parrots flying overhead.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Find regional specialties from the Thai-Laotian border inside in a North Hollywood swap meet's food court.

Shop selling 500 flavors of soda has something for everyone.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

This two-room shotgun shack in Tupelo is the birthplace of a King.

The red brick house where the father of rock 'n' roll wrote some of his classic hits.