A model village fit for an emperor.

Right next to departures—how convenient!

The romance of early commercial flight still fills this Art Deco destination.

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

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

A 250-year-old timepiece-automaton adorned with golden mechanical birds, which still sing to this day.

A scale model of Russia so big visitors are offered binoculars to rent so they can see the whole thing.

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

A 1,215-foot tunnel transports pedestrians beneath the River Thames.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.

A treasure trove of Renaissance-era funerary art in a Roman church built on top of Nero's grave.

A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.

A secret hatch containing two parchments was discovered in this statue over 40 years after its installation.

In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.

To find the "unicorns of the deep" you've got to go downstairs.

One of many reminders of Tesla's scientific contributions overlooks the falls which inspired him.

Arguably the best example of an authentic Dutch windmill in the United States, rivaling its counterparts in the Netherlands.

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