A failed infrastructure project now owns this unique moniker.

A whale's jawbone and a malfunctioning harpoon welcome you to the village of Bragar and its lore.

An incredible collection of Mesoamerican art assembled by one of Mexico's great artists.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

One English town's celebratory landmark spurred more trouble than anticipated.

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.

The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.

The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

A beautiful ruin of a 14th-century Plantagenet castle built by a medieval mercenary.

Only a few pieces remain of the structure that carried people and goods across the Thames for some 600 years.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

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

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.

Discovered on a shipwreck after more than 400 years, this Renaissance ratter tells a very waggly tale.

Hauled from the water's depths, Henry VIII's flagship is preserved in this capsule-shaped museum.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.