Imagine walking into a building that looks like a futuristic crystal crashing into a historic mansion—and finding yourself face-to-face with a towering dinosaur skeleton. Welcome to the Royal Ontario Museum (or just ROM, if you're a local), one of Canada’s most mind-blowing treasure chests of history, culture, and science.
Picture this: rows upon rows of human skulls stacked neatly on wooden racks, bleached by the sun, staring out into the sacred courtyards of ancient Tenochtitlan. This isn’t a scene from a horror movie — it’s history. Meet the Tzompantli, one of the most chilling and misunderstood relics of Aztec civilization.
When people hear “Dijon,” most immediately think of that golden, spicy condiment that graces sandwiches around the world. And yes, this city in the heart of France is indeed the birthplace of Dijon mustard—but Dijon is far more than just a spread.