This lurid German fountain plots the sad course of marriage from dating to death.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?

It's possible to walk inside one of the largest Neolithic tombs in Britain.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

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

England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.

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

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

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

These powerful, if squat, Canadian waterfalls flow in different directions depending on the time of day.

The city of Halifax still bears the scars of the largest explosion prior to the atomic bomb.

A morbid piece of memorabilia from the most famous shipwreck in current history is just one of the many poignant artifacts in this Canadian museum's collection.

This grave marks the final resting place of pioneer John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.

This lonesome Monterey cypress has survived centuries of wind, salt, and at least one attempt at arson.

Haunting and beautiful trees, doomed to die.

The unbelievably opulent home built for an infamous newspaperman.

A massive volcanic plug is now a protected area that hosts a number of bird species.

This Big Sur waterfall drops 80 feet directly into the Pacific Ocean, and inspired the hillside house up top.

A miniature train theme park, free to the public, laying at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains.

These delicate buggers are some of the rarest fossils that have bubbled up from the Tar Pits.

This stone complex marks the urban center of a lost civilization.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.