These "anatomical machines" are only one of the many strange items in this Italian crypt.

The lantern carried by the infamous Guy Fawkes when he was arrested while attempting to blow the houses of Parliament and the King of England to smithereens

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to the legendary King Alfred the Great.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

The weathered grave of a medieval anchoress who walled herself up in a cell attached to a church.

Inside this church is an obscure piece of art carved by the famous Alice Liddell.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

The tallest residential building in Africa is an unsettling Brutalist monolith.

Largest cave system in Africa.

These otherworldly caverns form Earth's oldest known cave system.

Over a million items cram the shelves at Africa's largest shop of used and rare books.

Hidden in the hills is a mysterious stone structure, known only to a few.

All that remains of a Japanese fishing vessel that ran aground in 1982.

An ancient impact crater on the outskirts of Pretoria.

Home to some of the oldest hominid fossils ever found.

Caves that can't seem to quit producing the remains of prehistoric humans.

One of the oldest remaining Catholic churches in England is home to the hand of a 7th-century saint.

A lasting remnant of The Blitz.

One of London's oldest houses contains a mixture of both old and modern features.