This record shop and unofficial black metal museum is an ode to Oslo's heaviest musical export.

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

An eccentric 18th century naval officer built a ship's quarterdeck on his roof, the inspiration for Mary Poppins's "Admiral Boom."

An Iron Age hillfort rooted in Arthurian legend was made famous by musician Peter Gabriel.

Underneath the city that invented pilsners are a series of historic tunnels that have been storing beer for centuries.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

The sumptuous ceiling was one of the last things Charles I saw before his execution.

A haunting monument dedicated to the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm.

A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.

A hands-off space for graffiti artists to hone and display their skills.

Ship-sized kinetic sculptural fantasy.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

Order a salt beef-loaded beigel at any hour of the day or night at this East End institution.

The remnants of a facade from a 19th-century market stall emporium.