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.

The compass on its front was a handy tool for 17th-century merchants who needed to know the direction of the wind.

The wooden grave marker of a railroad worker who died in a freak whirlwind.

A masterpiece of Art Deco architecture hidden in plain sight in West London.

In the middle of a Vienna square, Roman ruins dating back some 2,000 years are on display.

This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."

Ospreys visit this location every year to nest.

This gravestone and its inscription inspired a movement that has spanned generations and saved countless lives.

This historic Benedictine monastery brews a booze so toxic that it has often been blamed almost singularly for Scottish hooliganism.

Commemorating the first recorded car journey in the United Kingdom, a 56-mile trip that defied the speed limit the whole way.

It's believed emperor Hadrian himself funded this once architectural wonder.

This display showcases the culinary equivalent of steel-toe boots during World War I.

This unique, full-sized copy of the Bayeux Tapestry sports a few modern additions, including underwear.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

A rare labyrinth-style path carved into a historic hill.

Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.

This reconstructed Norman castle is the world's most accurate, from location to livestock.

This former military airfield's claim to fame came from a lucky accident during the Second World War.

This crumbling coast and its teetering tower are literally filled with history, but they are also at great risk of becoming history themselves.

This ancient stone bridge dates back to the early Middle Ages.

Baked in 1898 and still almost flawless, this floral masterpiece is considered the world's oldest complete wedding cake.

This ancient city was home to one of the greatest schools of Greek philosophy.

Try the alligator at this fondue spot, which has been catering to "lovers and hedonists" since 1967.

The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.