This stately mansion, built in 1787 by America's first Secretary of the Navy, is rumored to be one of the most haunted buildings in Washington, DC.

Home to a vast and influential collection of Shakespeareana.

The most decorated dog of World War I is preserved in the Smithsonian.

A nostalgic bibliographic gem.

During the Industrial Revolution this “Temple of Invention” was full of intricate miniature machines and gadgets.

This grand gothic brewery has been pumping out suds for over a hundred years.

One of the dwarven trees dates back to 1625 and survived the Hiroshima bombing.

Franciscan monks created a facsimile of the Holy Land for North Americans who couldn’t afford the trip overseas.

With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Smoky, also known as "Yorkie Doodle Dandy," was a four-pound hero of World War II.

This sculpture commemorates Edinburgh's sister city and their respective celebrity dogs.

Rubbing salt on this small stone dog is said to make wishes come true.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

A hole-in-the-wall antiquities museum in one of Tokyo's most popular megamalls.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

An extensive collection of fine art devoted to man's best friend.