The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

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.

These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.

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.

Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.

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.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

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

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

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

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

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

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.

This centuries-old pub boasts a collection of more than 4,500 snippets of neckties from around the world.

This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.

London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.

A monument to the thrice mayor of London who according to lore made his fortune by selling his rat-chasing cat.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.