A student driver's nightmare.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

The wooden grave marker of a railroad worker who died in a freak whirlwind.

This display showcases the culinary equivalent of steel-toe boots during World War I.

This unique, full-sized copy of the Bayeux Tapestry sports a few modern additions, including underwear.

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.

This massive collection of British military artifacts includes the heartbreaking personal letters of the men in the trenches of WWI.

A bright turquoise river cascades beautifully down stepped terraces in southern China.

One of the word's deepest gorges is also tied to a fantastic legend.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

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

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

A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.

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

A naturally mummified 2,000-year-old man.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

Graffiti from the 16th and 17th centuries cover the walls of this part of the Tower of London.