Two men, two visionaries of Venice Beach, one little hotel that smells like cookies.

The beautiful 1920 Pantages Theatre remains hidden just underneath the LA Downtown Jewelry Exchange.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

This "Jewish Sistine Chapel" was designed to reinvigorate Judaism's artistic legacy but was almost lost to misguided restoration.

These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

This family tattoo parlor has been inking religious pilgrims in the Middle East for 700 years.

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.

One artist's love letter to his city and its citizens plays out across dozens of bright murals painted on the sides of decrepit buildings.

Tour the dark and beloved poet's former cobwebbed basement, which may have inspired "The Black Cat."

When it comes to handsignals (and colonialism) rock always beats scissors.

D.C.'s first central library was born out of a chance encounter with the philanthropist whose name it bears.

The most accurate timepiece in the world.

Rumor has it the uncarved lump behind the three famous suffragists is reserved for the first woman president.

Fittingly, America's museum of architecture is itself a magnificently designed old building.

A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.

Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.

A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.

The sci-fi villain is a little-known inhabitant of the U.S. capital's largest cathedral.

The site of the climactic scene from the classic horror film is now a historic landmark.

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

An oasis of calm amid the chaos of the boardwalk, the museum traces the heritage of this beloved beachside amusement park.

Knoxville’s architectural icon was the symbol of the 1982 World’s Fair, even catching the googly eye of Bart Simpson.

The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.