Cardiff, Wales
The Arab Room at Cardiff Castle
A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.
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Cardiff, Wales
A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.
Cardiff, Wales
The castle still holds traces of the abandoned Roman fort it was built atop.
Cardiff, Wales
Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.
Lincoln, England
Modern commuters still pass through this 2,000-year-old Roman archway.
Lincoln, England
Inside this chapel, Victorian jailers took the separate system to new levels.
Lincoln, England
Legend says this demonic carving inside a medieval cathedral was one of Satan's minions.
Cambridge, England
This tree was grafted from the actual tree that led Isaac Newton to ponder the theory of gravity.
Cambridge, England
The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.
Cambridge, England
Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Salisbury, England
Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.
Avebury, England
The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
Salisbury, England
The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Glastonbury, England
This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.
Glastonbury, England
In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
This massive monument has been telling the time for 150 years—at a slight angle.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A museum marks and documents the site of the Titanic's launch.
Bushmills, Northern Ireland
The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.
Ballintoy, Northern Ireland
This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.