A Taiwanese garden teems with the retired statues of the island's former dictator.

A modern mini-Stonehenge is hidden in a public reserve, not far from a former Viking stronghold.

This pair of statues commemorates a once-widespread carnival tradition of blowing on each other’s butts with bellows.

Fossilized remains tell the story of the region’s past inside this small, unassuming museum.

Tucked away in a secluded canyon, this hidden hot spring’s thermal waters have been soothing soakers for generations.

Pivotal in the research of early British Bronze Age life, found near Stonehenge.

Taste the precursor of peri-peri chicken at this restaurant just outside of Lisbon.

This earthwork installation sits on a grassy hill, celebrating Iceland's past and present.

A slope with a mysterious name recalls a discontinued pre-war energy drink.

First Nations’ foodways are front and center at this food truck-turned-brick-and-mortar.

This 30-foot-high statue of Christ was intended to be part of a prehistoric theme park.

This most unusual dragon is made of recycled Chinese cutlery.

This sculpture is an homage to one of the most important Jewish women in medieval England.

Seven dragon statues—including one that breathes real fire—are scattered throughout the streets of Krakow.

This unique prehistoric funerary monument is notable for its distinctive boat-shaped design and exceptional preservation, offering a fascinating glimpse into the island's ancient burial practices.

This impressive gate is the only remaining remnant of a Spanish naval station.

On a tiny island in northwestern Norway, one of the country's few remaining original stave churches.

This Castilian castle has stood the test of time like few others.

This nondescript coffee shop conceals one of the wildest patisseries in New York City.

A beautiful bronze statue of the greatest fossil hunter of the 19th century.

A memorial for military police dogs in the former U.S. air base.

This institution has been serving up some of the best pancakes in the Netherlands for over a century.

A colorful mural decorates one of the city's oldest animal shelters.

One of the most important fortresses along the Danube now lies in ruins.