Ancient Manuscripts showcase the civilization of West Africans during the Middle Ages.

One of Western Africa's oldest mosques, this Timbuktu icon has stood for nearly 700 years.

The old fire station features a mural that has more to it than first meets the eye.

An old hill fort covered in over 100,000 crosses is a symbol of Lithuanian nationalism and beliefs.

The oldest pub in Ireland may also be the oldest surviving bar in the entire world.

An 1814 castle that hosts an exhibit of "explorabilia".

Behemoth, cannon-like telescope operated by generations of Irish earls.

Historical etchings such as “Miserable, wild, distracted 1350" and “The Archdeacon is an ass.”

A half-mile-long stretch of medieval forts built after a devastating pirate attack persists amid the modern port city.

In 1943 the British military took control of this village, telling residents they had to leave temporarily. The villagers were never allowed to return.

This gate served as a small lock-up jail in the 14th century.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.

Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.

An extraordinary library and archive dedicated to the history of the Arctic and Antarctic poles.

A herd of half-sized cow sculptures has stood in this part for nearly 50 years.

The first peace pagoda to be constructed in the Western world sits next to a small English lake.

Model aircraft soar over 360-degree views of the countryside at the start of England's oldest road.

A giant roundabout made up of six smaller roundabouts can befuddle the uninitiated.

This striking structure is the Socialist-modernist centerpiece of a former Soviet spa resort.

The topiary maze at the Habsburg hunting lodge.

A tiny rural community in Switzerland was home to one of history's most shocking murders, and led to the banning of Absinthe for nearly a century.