The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

An Oxford museum where visitors can have tea with the Mad Hatter and climb through the wardrobe to a fantasy land.

This marine reptile was discovered by one of the 19th century's greatest fossil hunters.

The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

A gallery specifically dedicated to the botanical illustrations of a remarkable traveling lady.

Ship-sized kinetic sculptural fantasy.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

The location of a citizen uprising that led to a gruesome act of mob justice.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

This painting of a beloved dog will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery at long as the museum exists.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.