A young woman's senseless murder led to the controversial psychological theory of the "bystander effect."

Winding paths and ramshackle mausoleums in the oldest "park cemetery" in London.

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

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

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

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

This unassuming building produced some of the world's most famous bells.

Metal horses galloping through a London fountain provide a link to the city's past.

An eccentric 18th century naval officer built a ship's quarterdeck on his roof, the inspiration for Mary Poppins's "Admiral Boom."

This secluded walkway overlooks a magnificently wild London green space.

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.

A defensive structure built during the Hundred Years War has remained useful in one way or another for nearly 700 years.

Today, Kent's medieval monarchs hold court on a busy pedestrian thoroughfare—or at least their statues do.

A set of medieval stained-glass windows tell the gruesome story of a Viking siege.

An impressive armored bronze effigy marks the tomb of one of the medieval era's greatest warriors.

One of England's most famous churches hides a pair of little known architectural treasures.

This skewed English house has looked like it's going to fall over for centuries.

A wonderfully eccentric Victorian-era museum and library.

Inspired by Thomas Stothard's painting of the "Journey to Canterbury," albeit with Canterbury natives.

Elvis's own personal tropical hideaway.

The hotel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot is now a museum dedicated to his work.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

This Memphis recording studio launched the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.

Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens.