One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

The last living thing to come out of the rubble after 9/11 is now a symbol of hope and resilience.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

Whisper secrets in a busy station only to be heard on the other side of this acoustic arch.

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

This beautiful deer park was built so King Charles I and his court could go hunting while escaping a deadly plague outbreak.

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

London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.

Catacombs turned marketplace.

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

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.

This trio of neolithic stone monuments are fabled to be a king and his knights that were petrified by a witch.

The home of an eccentric Edwardian gentleman is packed to the rafters with handcrafted items collected over a lifetime.

This home of a taxidermy hoarder is among the grandest and most singular of historic English estates.

This medieval manor house was equipped with secret compartments for hiding priests.

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.

The site of the most dived wreck in the UK.

For over 500 years this timbered alms house has provided a home for elderly residents of Coventry.