Statue commemorating the use of ether in anesthesia.

This historic sculpture from the 16th century is even older than the city of Boston.

Mrs. Mallard and her brood are a beloved fixture in Boston Public Garden.

Former home of an abolitionist couple who escaped slavery and established the most active Underground Railroad stop in Boston.

The Boston home of a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

This faux Greek Revival mansion is a clever optical illusion tucked into a Beacon Hill alley.

Historic home of a Black veteran of the American Revolution and one of the earliest civil rights activists in the United States.

The former home of a Boston physician whose murder led to a revolution in forensic science.

This headstone marks the grave of an 11-year-old boy killed during clashes in the streets over the boycotting of British goods.

Macabre headstones carved with winged skulls, dancing skeletons, and pithy reminders of impending death.

These items are all that remain from the room used by the author during his second tour of the U.S.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.

This massive tea kettle was once a promotional stunt for the Oriental Teashop.

Located in Faneuil Hall, the headquarters of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts has stood the test of time.

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.

This historic patch of real estate offers a glimpse of colonial Boston.

This nearly 200-year-old restaurant's history includes an exiled French prince, JFK, and a very hungry Daniel Webster.

Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.

This steep slide at a kids’ playground went viral after an police officer tumbled down it.

The American Revolution was galvanized into serious action due to the tragic clash with British soldiers that occurred at this location.

The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.