One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

An artist's mausoleum with a haunting echo.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

A perfectly running 230-year-old silver automaton and music box.

Built in 1911, the Tees Transporter Bridge is one of only six transporter bridges still in operation.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

The legend of a monkey that was hanged as a spy has inspired not only a football team name, but a successful mayoral campaign.

A museum and gardens with unusual plants and a history of progressive programming for the blind.

Huge winged monument in the United Kingdom.

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

A book bound in the skin of an infamous criminal, along with countless other specimens.

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

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

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.