A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

This scalding hot river was thought to be a myth until one geoscientist made it his quest to study the mystical waters.

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

This magnificent mausoleum is as much a work of art as it is a historic resting place.

This vast and otherworldly landscape is one of the largest dune complexes in North America.

Gander at model satellites and telescopes in this scientific lobby.

The Gaslamp District's oldest bar sports a urinal marked with a golden plaque that was allegedly used by Mick Jagger.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Enormous crabs, bioluminescent jellies, and other amazing creatures from the ocean’s depths—some of which are in an aquarium for the first time ever.

This unique formation appears as though an asteroid landed on the forest.

Astronomers plan to launch a space telescope into orbit, to find out what exactly stands in the way of an asteroid hitting Earth.

The Hollywood home of Kermit the Frog and Yoda used to be Charlie Chaplin's film studio.

The first mural ever dedicated to the women of the Black Panther Party.

An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.

A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales

The site of the house Jack Parsons made famous both in life and death.

Pasadena glamour turned government issue.

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.

Across Ring Mountain is a vast collection of Native American petroglyphs unique to the region.

Marta Becket's hand-painted theater in the desert.

The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.

Once the central jail for Los Angeles, this building housed inmates like Al Capone, those arrested from the Zoot Suit and Watts Riots, and individuals imprisoned for their sexuality.