After World War II, this former concentration camp in Northern Italy became a refuge for those displaced by the war.

Italy's curious field of mud volcanoes is named for being both gross AND salty.

This beautiful 150-year-old synagogue survived Italy's fascist period and the Second World War.

One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.

This ultra-modern burial building would have stacked the dead like a giant filing cabinet.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

This extraordinary Viking artifact has traveled throughout the city.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

This series of Scottish caves has no clear purpose other than baffling historians.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

An abandoned monastery sits on a far-off island in the Adriatic Sea.