The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

An empty relic of the Moscow Olympics crumbles away in Estonia's capital.

Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Once the home of a hermetic monk, this cave now houses a small church.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

Quite possibly the oldest love poem known to humankind.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.

This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

The oldest olive tree in Greece has been bearing fruit for at least 2,000 years.

A small island with shimmering pink sands, home to loggerhead turtles and rare plants.

A Bronze age settlement on the Greek island of Santorini might have been the inspiration for Plato's Atlantis.

This black sand beach was crafted from volcanic explosions including the historic Minoan eruption.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.