The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.

Once the site of the Hawaiian monarchy, this building was originally designed as a palace.

Carved initials which are nearly 500 years old preserve the deposed Queen's presence at Hampton Court Palace.

Thomas Jefferson's estate is home to hundreds of varieties of historic fruits and vegetables.

The most historic church in Fairfax County played a role in the creation of the American Red Cross.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.

In 2013, historians discovered a hidden room devoted to the art of making royals' hot chocolate.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

This intriguing Bronze Age artifact spent centuries hidden within a Welsh faerie hill.

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

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

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

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

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

The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.