Members of Congress have traveled between the buildings on Capitol Hill for a century hidden from tourists, press, and storm clouds.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.

5,000 skulls in memorial to those killed by the Khmer Rouge.

This quaint Hungarian railway system is operated exclusively by children between the ages of 10 and 14.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

A memorial marks the spot where a plane crash killed several United Nations members on a peace mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

“The oddest pub in South Africa,” inspired by a practical joke.

Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Columbus' failed colony in the New World.

The final resting place of Christopher Columbus - or possibly someone else.

This replica medieval European village in the Dominican Republic was built by a Hollywood set designer.

After Christopher Columbus died, his son built a fancy house to rule from.

This colonial fort is an intriguing example of Renaissance military architecture.

Strolling through these vintage locomotives offers a surprising amount of insight into the history of Kenya.

Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.

In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.

The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.