The ancient mosaics here are considered among the finest in the world, and serve as a stunning record of Greco-Roman daily life.

Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.

A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.

A chaotic collection of coin-operated slot machines designed to delight and disturb in equal measure.

Unusual British home built to disguise a water tower.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

The sign at the garden gate reads: "These Plants Can Kill."

This enchanting Victorian estate was home to the world's first hydroelectric power generator.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

A million and a half tons of earth were used to create one of the world's largest land sculptures.