Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.

A grave marker depicting a body snatching tableau on a 19th-century tombstone.

The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.

It's said this was once the home of King James V's pet lion.

This tablet indicates where the tragic monarch returned to begin her tumultuous downfall.

A succession of eerily contemplative iron figures lead from a Scottish museum to the sea.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

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

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

A stone monument acknowledging Scotland's right to have a separate Parliament from the one in Westminster.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

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

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