Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.

One of the world’s most colorful cemeteries, where each pigment is symbolic.

It's not quite as old as its Roman appearance suggests, but this piece of infrastructure served Guatemala City for centuries.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

The remnants of an archaeological camp stand within Tikal National Park.

One of the world's largest pyramids stands within El Mirador, the "lost city of the Maya."

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

Mesoamerican monoliths and zoomorphic stones covered in royal visages, ancient mythology, and grand celestial events.

This staircase full of Mayan hieroglyphics is perhaps the largest single text in the world.

A full-size replica of this well-preserved temple lets you take a walk through the Mayan age.

A ferry has operated across the River Hamble for around 500 years, but its distinctive bubblegum pink is a more recent addition.

The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?

It's possible to walk inside one of the largest Neolithic tombs in Britain.

This section of the Kennet and Avon Canal has been designated the same level of heritage protection as Stonehenge.

Legend says the people of Wiltshire got their "Moonraker" nickname from this small pond.

The plaques around this 19th-century structure recall some rather strange tales.

This ancient fort overlooks the site of a disastrous retreat from the English Civil War.

Gothic tower mentioned in Thomas Hardy poem "The Channel Firing."

Historic church where a number of Shakespeare's actors are buried.

Discovered on a shipwreck after more than 400 years, this Renaissance ratter tells a very waggly tale.

This striking observation tower shaped like a spinnaker sail is the newest icon in historic Portsmouth.