An alleyway plaque is all that remains of the independent Texas' envoy that forgot to pay their rent for over a century.

This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.

Eliza and Mary Chulkhurst were the first famous conjoined twins in England, but it's not clear when they were born.

A rare example of this century-old British tank stands near the center of town in Ashford.

A Neolithic burial site built 1,000 years before Stonehenge.

This third-generation institution is one of the last in London that still cures its own salt beef for epic sandwiches.

Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.

The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.

Children's hospital in London that operates on royalties received from Peter Pan, which J.M. Barrie signed over in 1929.

Remnants of a Victorian garden feature sitting in public woodland.

This stone spire holds a unique place in the region's history.

A historic hill of tall tales, with one rather special tree.

Order a salt beef-loaded beigel at any hour of the day or night at this East End institution.

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

Part of the medieval watchtower is displayed in an otherwise ordinary parking garage.

Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.

These three pillboxes still remain as a witness of the Spanish Civil War in a park of Madrid.

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

Sometimes called the Banksy of Madrid, Muelle was a pioneer of street art in the Spanish city.

A small museum displays some of the artifacts discovered during a subway station renovation.