This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

These gardens recreate unique and endangered Michigan habitats.

The four tall pillars once marked the entrance of the historic Seattle church that fought for women's suffrage and civil rights.

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

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

Take a monster truck tour around an ostrich farm in the middle of the desert.

Sleep where gangsters fell amidst smoke and flame, with nary a bullethole to show for the legendary struggle.

A living snapshot of a different time in America is preserved and maintained by a community of volunteers.

This 40-room dwelling tucked within a cliff was built by the basin's prehistoric residents.

This public square capitalized on a single Eagles reference to bring some life back to an Arizona town.

An old saloon in the West filled with history, and according to some, a few dozen ghosts.

This Route 66 classic sports a giant fiberglass rabbit that you can ride.