Edinburgh, Scotland
Burke & Hare Murder Dolls
These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These trenches were used to train the Scottish military for life on the frontlines of World War I.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These storage facilities offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of Edinburgh's biggest museums.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Formerly abandoned underground complex to keep royals safe from a nuclear war that never came.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This allegedly haunted 16th-century tower house-turned-museum exhibits thousands of spectacular objects.
London, England
A famous burial ground with a history both grim and literary.
London, England
This historic building displays the remains of a victim of the devastating 14th-century plague.
London, England
A collection dedicated to the treatment of disease, held in London's oldest hospital.
London, England
A tongue-in-cheek arcade where the games are based on everyday life.
London, England
A naturally mummified 2,000-year-old man.
London, England
This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.
London, England
This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
London, England
Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.
London, England
London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.
London, England
An archway adorned with vulnerable flora and fauna.
Gloucester, Massachusetts
An eccentric inventor's castle home with its own indoor weather system.