The Spanish king's private bathroom embraced the idea of a porcelain throne.

A rare set of strings by famed instrument maker Antonio Stradivarius is on display in the Royal Palace.

15,000 year old bison sculptures.

A centuries-old quest to create artificial life is alive and well in the French town of Limoux.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

Lyon's "Wall of the Silk Weavers" is one of the largest murals in Europe.

Nicknamed the "Museum of Horrors," this French anatomical collection has been fascinating visitors for over a century.

Monsters and miniatures are held in equal esteem at this wondrous museum.

A micro-communist utopia in Spain with no police, no mortgages and full employment.

Week-long block party becomes a competition for the best decorated street.