Once believed to be a sacred Roman legionary symbol, this bronze figure inspired the 1954 novel 'The Eagle of the Ninth.'

This display showcases the culinary equivalent of steel-toe boots during World War I.

This unique, full-sized copy of the Bayeux Tapestry sports a few modern additions, including underwear.

The ruins of a once-mighty medieval palace are hidden away in otherwise modern London

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

The handiwork of a underdog clockmaker who solved an impossible problem for an Empire, and forever revolutionized seafaring.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

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

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

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

One of the few remaining casualties of the London Blitz, this destroyed church has become an enchanting public garden.

Once seen as a bit of an eyesore, this sculpture has become a staple of downtown Houston.

Belly up to the bar in Cowtown, don't forget to buy some boots.

A mythical chimera first sculpted in 1936 as a mix of the main animals of Texas livestock.

In Paris, Texas they have their own Eiffel Tower, it just has a cowboy hat on it.

Housed in a century-old building, this museum's dedicated not just to soft drinks, but to the free enterprise system.