A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

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

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

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

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Revel in the Victorian splendor of the world's oldest eating establishment inside a museum.

A renovated henge and stone circle just south of Stanton Harcourt village.

This nondescript building was the birthplace of Morris cars.

Site of the first hot air balloon flight conducted by the first English balloonist.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

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

Hidden in plain sight, this creepy sculpture watches from above.

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

For over 500 years this timbered alms house has provided a home for elderly residents of Coventry.

Every hour on the hour a naked heroine and her leering foil appear from this giant cuckoo clock.

A preserved block of timber buildings from the city's industrial era in the Middle Ages.

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.

Ancient Egyptian wigs, South American feather headdresses, a bounty of anthropological artifacts in Oxford.