One of the last members of the Byzantine Empire's last ruling dynasty is buried in the far-off soil of Barbados.

A Barbados crypt where it's said that the coffins refuse to stay put.

Under the desolate and windswept northern coast of Barbados stands a small oasis filled with sea anemones.

A giant gun barrel in Barbados that once hoped to shoot outer space with science.

An authentic, seaworthy replica of the ship that sailed to Newfoundland in 1497.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

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

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

A giant sculpture of the legendary "Salmon of Knowledge" celebrates the return of fish to Belfast's River Lagan.

The ship built to ferry passengers and goods to the doomed Titanic is now the last remaining White Star Line vessel.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

A small literary museum remembers the life and works of the author of The Thirty-Nine Steps.

An abandoned village where the ruined foundations cling to a cliff.

The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.

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

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

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

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.