This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

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

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

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

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

The Scottish Reformation leader's grave was paved over and is now a parking lot.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

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

A British plaque explains that a house was built using the spoils of the first international golf bet.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

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

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

A historic house left in "dramatic still life."

This historic factory peddles classic toys from the picturesque English county of Devon.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

The grand complex of buildings that comprise Liverpool's Exchange Flags includes a vast World War II bunker that has been frozen in time.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship.

The last remaining example of the boatmen's perches that once dotted the south bank of the Thames.