The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

This recently restored timepiece has stood all around Kansas City.

Two hundred tons of pioneer artifacts were painstakingly recovered from a shipwreck at the bottom of the Missouri River.

The writing studio of an American adventure author, built in the style of a medieval castle.

The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

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

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

A tribute to the intrepid explorer and his crew who perished in terrible conditions on an ill-fated expedition to the Arctic.

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.

Inside the unassuming cemetery chapel is a magnificent stained glass window and mosaics.

This once-grand marvel of engineering is now 41 miles of scenic hiking trail.

Oldest existing church in New York and the inspiration for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

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

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

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

Hell on Earth is actually a small town in Michigan where anyone can be mayor for a day.

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

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

This Wyoming town is fascinated by a particular mythical creature.

This unique collection collects pieces of art etched into thin pieces of stone.

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