Mexico City, Mexico
'Asia in Ivory'
The collection of intricate sculptures includes one carved from a mammoth's tusk
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Mexico City, Mexico
The collection of intricate sculptures includes one carved from a mammoth's tusk
Mexico City, Mexico
The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.
Montecelio, Italy
This incredible second-century sculpture depicts a trio of gods worshipped by the ancient Romans.
Great Missenden, England
This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).
Windsor, England
The patch of land below the memorial was gifted by the British to the United States.
Windsor, England
One of the oldest trees in Britain may have been witness to some of the country's formative moments.
Windsor, England
At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.
Windsor, England
A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.
Windsor, England
All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.
Slough, England
This preserved puppy was an adorable beacon of charity.
Estate, England
Site of the golf match between James Bond and Goldfinger.
Bray, England
You can spend the night in Dr. Frank-N-Furter's castle.
Reading, England
This display showcases the culinary equivalent of steel-toe boots during World War I.
Stoke Row, England
A well for a well, this anachronistically Indian-styled water pit was built in its small town home in gratitude for a similar favor.
Checkendon, England
In an isolated field near a dilapidated barn stands this chilling portrayal of the plight of the Nuba peoples of Sudan.
High Wycombe, England
17th-century tradition of public weighing is met with boos or cheers depending on the Mayor's weight.
West Wycombe, England
Human-made caves excavated to hide a secret society of wealthy pagans.
Cliveden Estate, England
Luxurious hotel designed to stir the imagination of its many visitors.
Venice, Italy
The marble facade hides a little-known medical museum with early surgical instruments and rare copies of canonical texts.
Porto, Portugal
When this former hospital pharmacy closed in 2013 it already looked like a museum, so they turned it into one.
London, England
Above an abandoned Underground station, this charming bookstore is home to strange antiquities and literary works.
Palermo, Italy
This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.
Palermo, Italy
This Arabesque Italian castle was built with a primitive, if ingenious, air-conditioning system.
Palermo, Italy
Haunting graffiti left by prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition.