Remains of the artificial harbours invented for the Allied invasion of Normandy can still be seen at sea.

Two versions of Pegasus Bridge remind us of the opening shots of D-day.

Petting this mysterious iron monkey supposedly brings good luck.

Marvel at the intricate woodwork on the Tudor-style facade of this 17th-century hotel

Quaint, disturbing, and macabre objects are all on display at this intriguing collection of medical instruments from bygone eras.

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

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

A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."

A roadway designed for a visiting monarch.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

The spot where the two men ate together now stands enclosed in glass.

The notorious "Hanoi Hilton" where Vietnamese colonial subjects and later American POWs, including John McCain, were imprisoned.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.

This ancient amphitheater was restored in the early 1990s.

This memorial, built by fascist dictator General Franco in 1960, has been repurposed by the people of Catalonia.

This ancient Spanish castle sits high upon a hilltop.

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

A gravity-defying "devil's bridge" that has a surprising architectural feature for its stability.

This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.

This eatery is emblematic of the connection between Jamaica and Nubia.

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.