A plaque marks the humble origins of an artistic muse who embodied the ideals of Pre-Raphaelite beauty.

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

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

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.

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.

A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

A letterbox installed specifically for the first editor of the Oxford English Dictionary.

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.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

This influential Renaissance-era library was once the haunt of kings and monks.

The Roman city was the birthplace of various emperors and is home to one of the empire's most impressive architectural feats.

This ancient amphitheater was restored in the early 1990s.

This interactive museum highlights the history and philosophy of one of the world's most difficult sailing races.

One of the most important Celtic-Roman archaeological sites in Spain.

A legend says that if this elaborately decorated glass breaks, the good fortune of its owner's household will also disappear.

At the top of the hour, figures of the London department store's two co-founders emerge and bow to each other.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

This intricately carved and hilariously huge bed was such a famous symbol both Shakespeare and Byron used it in their writing.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.