This tiny island featuring 9th-century Viking ruins is only accessible at low tide.

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

The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood opened in Edinburgh in 1955.

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

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

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

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.

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

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

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

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

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

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

Previously a hot spring, this park remains a site of unique history, wildlife, and geology.

This quiet neighborhood is also home to a 700-ton rock transported by the last Ice Age.

Red sandstone structures dominate this landscape, which has been inhabited for some 5,000 years.

An excursion train traverses a picturesque red-rock canyon along the Verde River.

The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.

These ruins of a pre-Columbian cliff village are among the most beautiful and well preserved in New Mexico.

The former home of the army detachment that captured Geronimo.