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

The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

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

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

An extraordinary collection of scientific instruments - and Einstein's chalkboard - inside the world's oldest purpose built museum building.

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

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

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

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.

Home to the most complete dodo remains known - one head, and one foot.

Oxford University's stateliest library seems designed to make students truly feel the weight of knowledge.

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

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.

A medical facility that has been kept frozen in time.

This popular pitstop lives up to its name.

A small store filled with animal skulls and other curiosities.

Wall to wall taxidermy at Denver's oldest and most exotic steakhouse.

A multiversal transit station located right below a highway interchange.

Final resting place of a 19th century gold prospector and convicted cannibal.

In 1952, a strange encounter in the woods of West Virginia led to the legend of a 10-foot-tall monster with glowing eyes and a distinctive style.