Edinburgh, Scotland
Mons Meg
A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Edinburgh, Scotland
Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
Bristol, England
Banksy's image of a naked man dangling from the window of a sex health clinic.
Bristol, England
The Bristol Camera Obscura housed in an ancient windmill.
Bath, England
This restaurant's specialty is "a major enigma for food historians."
Bath, England
Created by one of England's most prolific labyrinth designers, inspired by Bath city history.
Bath, England
This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Edmonton, Alberta
Ride aboard a centuries-year-old steam engine and explore dozens of trains parts, including an unusual "comboose."
Torrington, Alberta
Museum of stuffed gophers set up in various scenes.
Edmonton, Alberta
A 30-foot neon sign that embraces community togetherness.
Edmonton, Alberta
This is one of the last remaining theatres in Canada to feature an Art Moderne architectural style.
Boulder City, Nevada
A Norwegian-born sculptor created these soaring guardian angels at the entrance to Hoover Dam.
Overton, Nevada
Preserving the remains of Native American cultures which otherwise would have been submerged behind Hoover Dam.
Moapa Valley, Nevada
Named after an outlaw who used the basin as a hideout.
Clark County, Nevada
The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.