The Terracotta Army

These statues were made to guard the of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China. In ancient China, the dead were buried with their possessions because people believed that they could be taken into the afterlife with them.

Roadside attractions

Our towns, cities and motorways can be transformed by unusual buildings, statues and ... huge roadside attractions! They bring an element of surprise and humor to everyday places and come in many shapes and sizes. Here are some of the largest roadside attractions in the world...

The Garma Festival

The sound of the didgeridoo,the traditional musical instrument of Aboriginal Australians, announces the beginning of the Garma Festival.

It's Venice...

Las Vegas is full of extraordinary places.There's a hotel that is built like an ancient Egyptian Pyramid, a casino complete with an Eiffel Tower.