An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

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

This Garden District mansion was built to be bigger and grander than its original owner's former partner turned rival.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

The tallest monument in a historic New Orleans cemetery was prompted by romance and dash of pettiness.

This knobby, drooping New Orleans oak is a favorite place both for climbing and for meeting giraffes.

The stone labyrinth in this New Orleans city park was laid to symbolize healing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

This unique shop is full of memento mori art, antique medical equipment, secret society paraphernalia, and historical relics.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.

Only a few pieces remain of the structure that carried people and goods across the Thames for some 600 years.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

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

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.