This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

This sprawling bookstore spans four floors and has more than a million books in stock.

A mysterious light in the wood, rumoured to be the the ghost of a railroad brakeman.

This rustic old building is said to be the most photographed barn in America.

New fungal and bacterial species call this deadly lake home.

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

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

A naturally mummified 2,000-year-old man.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

This recently restored timepiece has stood all around Kansas City.

Two hundred tons of pioneer artifacts were painstakingly recovered from a shipwreck at the bottom of the Missouri River.

The writing studio of an American adventure author, built in the style of a medieval castle.

The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

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

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

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

This historic funicular system combines the old with the new while offering delightful views over the surrounding valley.

A tribute to the intrepid explorer and his crew who perished in terrible conditions on an ill-fated expedition to the Arctic.

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.

Inside the unassuming cemetery chapel is a magnificent stained glass window and mosaics.