Once one of the largest producers of pig iron in the world.

This kitschy tavern is also home to rare early editions of "Treasure Island."

Thirteen pastel palaces in downtown Charleston add a gorgeous splash of color to the city.

Oldest unrestored plantation house in America that is open to the public.

One of the oldest living oak trees in the Southeast.

While knives are the main feature in this store, visitors will also find dinosaur bones and meteorites.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

This Roman relic was discovered in Scotland by a mudlarking ferryman.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

The tomb of one of Scotland's bloody historic villains is a magnet for bumbling desecrators.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

A guitar mounted on a wall in Temple Bar honors the Irish musician.