Edinburgh, Scotland
Burke & Hare Murder Dolls
These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.
Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
The most iconic structure in Scotland has been home to bishops, colonels, and Sean Connery characters.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
This dramatic landscape hidden on the Isle of Skye looks as though you've stepped into the magical realm.
Isle of Staffa, Scotland
This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
These fantastically named natural pools look like something out of a Scottish myth.
Pastida, Greece
Former Italian settlement on the isle of Rhodes was a WWII command center before being abandoned.
Naxos, Greece
Graffiti-covered ruins of a luxurious resort sit among enchanting beaches.
Vouliagmeni, Greece
Past the megayachts in the hyper-modern marina of Vouliagmeni is a small, well-hidden chapel adorned with pebbles and maritime imagery.
Livadia, Greece
This sanctuary became synonymous with fear and terror in the ancient world.
Hydra, Greece
A hilltop monastery on the Greek island of Hydra.
Athens, Greece
A former royal garden with lush surroundings in the heart of the city.
Laconia, Greece
The top of the holy mountain for the ancient Spartans looks like a pyramid—is it man-made or a natural phenomenon?
Kavala, Greece
This ancient structure appears Roman, but was constructed during the 16th century and was utilized until 1911.
Larisa, Greece
Dedicated to the god Dionysus, this theatre was used for both musical and theatrical performances.
Athens, Greece
This lesser-visited World Heritage site in Athens boasts an impressive ensemble of medieval gold mosaics.
Vouliagmeni, Greece
These ruins of a sacred Ancient Greek temple stand next to a luxurious modern resort.
Vlychada, Greece
A former factory serves as a shrine to the industry that sustained Santorini for decades.
Acharnes, Greece
This beehive tomb built for royalty sat hidden for over 3,000 years.