The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

The oldest floral clock in the world still functions today.

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

Dedicated to the Father of the British Fire Service.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

The barrel-made lookout from Shackleton's final ship is tucked away in the crypt of one of London's oldest churches.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

It holds a fabulously designed tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley.

One of America's founding fathers lived in this London lodging between 1757 and 1775.

The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.

The "beautiful" equation predicting the movement of all electromagnetic particles is engraved in front of Newton's tomb.

The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.

After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

The angel of death appears to weep black tears at this grave marker.

A collection of witchcraft artifacts and occult paraphernalia started by the leader of the Long Island Coven.

Inside the unassuming cemetery chapel is a magnificent stained glass window and mosaics.