A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.

This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

Named after a lodging site that existed nearby, a bridge has existed at this location since 1455.

Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.

An extraordinary library and archive dedicated to the history of the Arctic and Antarctic poles.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Home to items never before seen by the public.

This lovely picnic spot featuring thunderous jet landings is an aircraft spotter’s dream.

The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.

This isn't your average roadway—it's actually a National Park and a transportation pioneer.

This brick-lined pedestrian walkway was once a railway tunnel used during the Civil War.

A former major munitions plant that has been converted into a sprawling art space.