A monument to one of the few Olympic flames ever to be lit outside of the host city.

You’ve heard of bookworms, but this small sculpture at a university library may be the world’s first bookbee.

The tabby ruin is Savannah’s oldest surviving structure.

A statue honoring 44 continuous years of greeting passing ships.

This twisty sign depicts the chain's first logo.

Performers, intricate sets, and a real speakeasy tell the story of the 18th Amendment.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

One of Savannah's oldest and most haunted cemeteries, featuring graves desecrated by Sherman's Union Army.

This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.

The world's largest collection of ship figureheads includes figures from legends and history alike, from Sir Lancelot to Abraham Lincoln.

A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

Legend has it that Bishop Oliver King dreamed of angels ascending to heaven and ordered the church's reconstruction in the late 1400s

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

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

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

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

The ground on which Shakespeare’s initial playhouse once stood.

It holds a fabulously designed tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley.

A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.