A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

A staggering collection of photographs depicting medical, social, and historical change.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Its vintage camera collection gives a snapshot of the past as viewed through a photographic lens.

Ruins of a German Castle on top of a towering stone pillar.

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

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

The world's oldest model village.

This long-distance walking route follows the Prime Meridian line as it passes through England.

A historic house devoted to the teachings of a 1700's prophetess and her mysterious box of revelations.

A Scottish manor with a history of mysterious fires, magic, and eccentric tales

Seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire for centuries.

One of the oldest libraries in England, and one of the last of the great medieval chained collections.

The world's oldest surviving music hall was also once a freakshow.

Oxford University's stateliest library seems designed to make students truly feel the weight of knowledge.

The twists and turns of this serpentine maze are over 170 years old.

On October 17, 1814, a 15-ft. wave of beer ran rampant through the streets of London.

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

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

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

Picturesque ruins once held off mighty armies.

This Scottish museum is the only one in the world to focus not on one religion but all of them.

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

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.