The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

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

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

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

These were the largest wind chimes in the world when artist Tom Van Sant created them for a California mall in 1967.

Notorious artist squat renovated into legal studios.

The classic Atari game's iconic aliens have invaded downtown San Diego.

This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.

Hiding in plane sight.

Hidden behind a YMCA stands the remains of a ceremonial site that dates back hundreds of years, whose ground is still considered sacred to many Hawaiians.

A unique collection of Western and Japanese-style graves.

This beautiful landscape is the only Sichuan-style garden outside of China.

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.