London, England
Two Princes Staircase
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
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London, England
The Burlington Arcade Beadles
This luxury shopping lane has been protected by its own tiny police force for over a century.
London, England
Difference Engine #2
Charles Babbage's proto-computer, painstakingly brought to life.
London, England
Natural History Museum of London
Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.
London, England
Speakers' Corner
London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.
London, England
Paddington Bear Statue
After nearly 60 years, there's still a bear at Paddington Station looking for help.
London, England
Peter Pan Statue
A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.
Meriden, England
National Cyclists Memorial
The obelisk honors the cyclist troops who were killed during World War I.
New York, New York
The Peace Fountain at Cathedral of St. John the Divine
A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.
New York, New York
Tom's Restaurant
The "Seinfeld" diner.
New York, New York
Pomander Walk
Peek through the gates at this oasis from the city, full of Old English charm.
New York, New York
Crabs of Cleopatra’s Needle
Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.
Permanently Closed
New York, New York
Maxilla & Mandible
A Natural History and Science Emporium.
New York, New York
Strawberry Fields Memorial
This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.
New York, New York
Alice in Wonderland Statue
This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.
New York, New York
Explorers Club Headquarters
A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.
New York, New York
6 1/2 Avenue: Manhattan’s Secret Street
Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York’s only fraction of a street.
New York, New York
The Lightship Frying Pan
Rummage through this sunken ship, but leave your scuba gear at home.
New York, New York
The High Line
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
New York, New York
Pier 54: The Titanic’s Arrival Destination
A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic’s missed arrival.
New York, New York
The Brown Building
The site of the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
New York, New York
The Village Gate Sign
The former sign of this immortal music venue is just that--undying.
New York, New York
Sidewalk Subway Map
Plot your trip through the city on the sidewalk.
New York, New York
Trinity Place Bank Vault Bar
This lower Manhattan bar is set up in an old bank vault that rests beneath a skyscraper that hides even more historic splendor.
