This tablet indicates where the tragic monarch returned to begin her tumultuous downfall.

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

A pair of stones embedded in an Edinburgh street memorialize one of the city's last public hangings.

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

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

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

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

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

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

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.

Salute the leader of the proletariat.

This abandoned subway station can still be seen on regular commuter trips.

The Hollywood home of Kermit the Frog and Yoda used to be Charlie Chaplin's film studio.

High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil.

Deep into the lower floors of Pike Place, find a date with fowl fate.

The wooden airship was the largest flying boat ever built.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

An emporium for the weird, creepy, rare, and just plain gross.