An unexpected mix of medieval buildings and modern street art.

An ancient yew tree and holy well nestle beside a remarkable 13th-century church.

This huge pile of volcanic boulders hides a stunning network of secret grottoes.

If you ever wanted to touch a medieval mercenary’s three testicles, look no further.

Medieval Danse Macabre Fresco in Northern Brittany.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

An effigy of a trapped paratrooper dangles from a Normandy church to commemorate one remarkable D-Day event.

A daring D-Day assault by U.S. Army Rangers is commemorated atop the high cliffs of this strategic point.

This place bears witness to the loss of many lives during WWII, and stands in stark contrast to the American Cemetery.

A memorial to the nearly 10,000 American soldiers laid to rest on the beaches of Normandy during WWII.

Remains of the artificial harbours invented for the Allied invasion of Normandy can still be seen at sea.

This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.

Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.

A natural arch carved by a river gave its name to the so-called "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.

A tiny village in Wales claims the name of a noble medieval hound slain for a crime he didn't commit.

This multicolored meandering masterpiece is Britain's longest bench.

These stark white cliffs were spat up by the sea and are slowly being retaken by it.

This simple wooden cross is said to mark the grave of an unknown sailor who washed ashore nearby.

In this quiet village, a blue plaque marks the spot where the famous fictional detective retired.

This blue plaque commemorates the unexpected origin of one of the world's most beloved deserts.

England's most notorious suicide spot.