Former WWI oil tanker played a variety of roles in history, its tantalizing rum-flavored scent being the only constant.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

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

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

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

One part local history, 99 parts gruesome haunted house.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.

Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

A whimsical cottage from the 1300s with a preserved Victorian-era post office inside.

Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

The highest bridge in America was built for an almost unnervingly small amount of money.

This Canadian city is actually two-in-one, even if they only respect the timezone of one side.

This seemingly cursed monument is dedicated to one of Canada's great war heroes.

The water swaps direction twice a day, whipping into a frenzy of whirlpools and rapids.

This massive mall has hundreds of shops, an amusement park, and a history of deadly amusement attractions.

Roadside tribute to a staple of eastern European cuisine.

The large fjord lake is thought to be the home of "Ogopogo," a giant sea serpent.

This natural wonder is disappearing at an alarming rate.