The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.

The site of an early Arthurian battle and the dwelling-place of prehistoric people and (possibly) an ancient race of giants.

Home to the ancient Roman temple of a lesser-known Celtic god that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien and H. P. Lovecraft.

This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

This ruin in a suburban park may be the place where Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was first performed.

Preserved baths in a Victorian-era spa town frequented by the most famous people of its day.

This mysterious wheel-cross is the tallest in Britain.

An Irish church where an 800-year-old mummy is reaching out of his coffin as if to shake hands.

The enchanting archway is the only surviving portal into Dublin's lost medieval wall.

This ancient tomb in the West Bank is a holy site for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.

This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.

Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.

This "Jewish Sistine Chapel" was designed to reinvigorate Judaism's artistic legacy but was almost lost to misguided restoration.

An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.

A Biblically notable site over the ruins of an ancient city that is now a protected World Heritage site.

An ancient quarry rediscovered by a dog and claimed by biblical kings, a German cult, and the Freemasons.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.

A 2,000-year-old wine press hidden in an overlooked park in Tel Aviv.

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.