One of California's oldest continually used high schools has an interesting history, both on and off screen.

One of the city’s oldest watering holes was originally the home of a famous James Brown (not that one).

This beautiful building in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District was empty for decades.

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

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

Graffiti from the 16th and 17th centuries cover the walls of this part of the Tower of London.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

A building that survived WWII, possibly on the virtue of its name alone.

Revel in the Victorian splendor of the world's oldest eating establishment inside a museum.

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

A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.

This long-hidden space above Westminster Abbey now displays the battle gear of the legendary King Henry V.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

A recently restored Shoreditch landmark with ties to Jack the Ripper.

This intricately carved and hilariously huge bed was such a famous symbol both Shakespeare and Byron used it in their writing.

Never actually a tree at all, this spot was the site of London's public hangings for nearly 600 years.

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

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

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

Once a train station along the Great Eastern Railway this vibrant coffee shop and bar is where members of London’s creative class mingle.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

The Columbia Road Flower Market is now open every Sunday, rain or shine.

London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.