The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

A real plaque marks the spot where a Faulknerian character committed fictional suicide.

This small glass cube is a peaceful out-of-the-way sanctuary at the busy airport.

A dedication plaque on this Boston tunnel is a microcosm of a massive, controversy-laden construction project.

A beacon atop a downtown building provides Bostonians with weather forecasts and baseball news.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

The tower was originally used as a chimney for the waste incinerator of St. John's Precinct and Market.

This bronze statue was dedicated to a 1966 Beatles hit.

This one-of-its-kind shipyard brings the 12th-century Viking Age back to life.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

The urinal, known by many names and designated as a Norwegian Cultural Heritage Site for its simple and functional design, stands as a testament to old gay history in Norway.

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

Long the exclusive domain of birds and vagabonds, this little-known Central Park peninsula is open to the public once more.

Red frames showcase remnants of one of New York's original subway stations.