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The ruins of this medieval castle on a foggy hill tell the story of a once-mighty empire.

This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.

Thanks to both terrific preservation and historic vandalism this ancient site is known as the "Heart of Neolithic Orkney."

The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.

This window celebrates the role of tea, coffee, cocoa, and cotton in creating the fortune of the man who commissioned it.

These curious rocks located in the Lake District include several strange inscriptions of famous names.

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.

This abandoned hospital village was once viewed as an innovative way to deal with mental illness.

A boulder in the Churchyard of Down Cathedral marks the legendary burial place of "The Apostle of Ireland."

Also known as Rye Castle, this 13th-century fortification later became a prison and held one of Rye's most famous criminals.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

Hundreds of preserved dinosaur footprints can be found along a hiking trail in this small village.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

The final resting place of a poisoned lover whose death was at the center of one of Glasgow's most sensational murder trials.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

Cycle the solar system—from the sun to Pluto—right here on earth.

England's largest white horse isn't even white.

Lewis Carroll's White Rabbit or something else altogether?

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

The "Bridge Over the Atlantic" lets you cross the waterway in mere seconds.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

The oldest standing concrete bridge in England was also constructed as a work of art.

These artifacts were discovered during the construction of the airport, with some dating back to the Neolithic period.

A former telephone box found new life as a photo booth and charity fundraiser.