This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.

This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.

In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.

This Soviet-era athletic and recreation facility is the highest ice skating rink in the world.

An entertainment center in a huge transparent tent.

A modern tower, symbolizing the legend of a golden egg on top of the tree of life.

A collection of abandoned typographic signs from Berlin and beyond.

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."

Legends surround an ancient tree trunk riddled with nails for good luck.

This collection of illusory paraphernalia has been culled from the history of London's premier magician's club.

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.

Occult books, tarot, oddities.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.