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

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

The site of an atrocity that would be used to justify Britain’s conquest of India.

On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.

This ancient church, rebuilt at least 3 times, is flanked at all sides by history.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.

A daily pyrotechnic celebration marks a beloved tradition during Valencia's festival season.

Vibrant street art created with mixed media.

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

This wooden chair dates possibly back to the 15th century, and commemorates a local legend.

These picturesque ruins crumble beautifully into the ocean.

A medieval quay that was the Mayflower's final port of call before sailing for America.

A holy well supposedly infused with a saint's spirit flows within this quaint chapel.

This antique prison is a tourist attraction with a sordid past.

In the 9th-century this small spring-fed well became the location of daily mealtime miracles for one Saxon monk.

The tale of this reverend and his parish is colorful in many a way.

The largest greenhouse in the world is home to over one million types of plants.

This ruined 15th-century hermitage is steeped in myth and mystery.

A neolithic dolmen that was rebuilt after collapsing during the 19th century.

Arthur, Merlin, and Guinevere are among the largest and oldest satellite dishes on the planet.

The potters' quarter is packed with artists sculpting clay gods with mud from the sacred Ganges river.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.