The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

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

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

The lantern carried by the infamous Guy Fawkes when he was arrested while attempting to blow the houses of Parliament and the King of England to smithereens

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

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

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

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

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

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.