An angelic, yet demonic-looking figurine presides over one of Glasgow's most ancient streets.

The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror.

Early Medieval stones sit on display at the beautiful Govan Old Church in Glasgow.

Each of these hand-painted wooden boxes, which date to between the 16th and 19th centuries, contains a genuine human skull.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

One of the great treasures of Neolithic art lies within this carefully constructed pile of rocks.

A quaint medieval harbour where Benjamin Franklin landed in 1776.

Hundreds of prehistoric stones, arranged in perfect lines in a French field.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."

After public executions took place at this location, attendants would also attend a local horse race.

When the plague struck York, this stone was used to leave supplies for the sick.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

The world's biggest floating museum in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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

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

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

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.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.