Experience what life was like in Ireland during the Viking and medieval ages.

The 19th-century pharmacy (now a used bookstore) was featured in James Joyce’s "Ulysses," and has changed very little to this day.

More than 5,000 artifacts donated by the people of the city, plus a room entirely devoted to the band U2.

The somber sculptures commemorating Irish Famine on the river Liffey in Dublin.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

Poland's oldest surviving university building holds a wealth of historic science instruments including some used by Copernicus.

5,000 skulls in memorial to those killed by the Khmer Rouge.

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

A nightmare for the claustrophobic lies hidden in Southeast Asia.

Thailand's distressed elephants find peace at this Chiang Mai sanctuary.

A white Buddhist temple with a golden restroom.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.