London, England
Cheapside Plane Tree
What might be the oldest living tree in London has survived fires, bombings, and estate agents.
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London, England
What might be the oldest living tree in London has survived fires, bombings, and estate agents.
Hove, England
Tucked between a side street and a theater, this arch once led to a prestigious riding school, and now opens to a courtyard and community garden.
Sioux City, Iowa
America's first National Historic Landmark is a 100-foot tall obelisk and gravesite dedicated to the only casualty of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
Sioux City, Iowa
This 19th century Sioux City candy company is the home of the Twin Bing, a historic, chocolate-covered treat.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A quartet of brightly colored mythical beasts stand sentry at this gateway.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Small sculpted heads of prominent phrenologists mark the outside of their former headquarters.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The U.K.'s first underground railway line is now a lively thoroughfare for runners and cyclists.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This unassuming shed was the stage for a monumental event in British history.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This stack of stones honors a murdered 18th-century woman.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs hides a 19th-century skittles alley in the back.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.
York, England
The little-known second castle that William the Conqueror built in York.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
York, England
This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.