London, England
Wellington Monument
This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.
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London, England
This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.
London, England
London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.
London, England
The rose garden in Regent's Park where Pongo and Perdita met for the first time in Disney's "101 Dalmatians."
London, England
The curios of pharmacist and collector Henry Wellcome.
London, England
The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.
Cambridge, England
The graveyard with the highest IQ in Britain.
Cambridge, England
An unusual artwork dedicated to a unique man that entertained people visiting Cambridge while raising money for charity.
Cambridge, England
A treasure trove of astronomical, mathematical, and scientific instruments at Cambridge University.
Indianapolis, Indiana
At the top of the hour, this steam-powered clock's eight brass whistles play "Back Home Again in Indiana."
Cambridge, England
An extraordinary library and archive dedicated to the history of the Arctic and Antarctic poles.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Stockholm, Sweden
The scars of a remarkably organized public protest to save 13 elm trees are still visible in this Stockholm park.
Dublin, Ireland
The comedy and tragedy of Oscar Wilde is preserved in a Dublin park, captured in a sculpture of colorful stone.
Dublin, Ireland
The 19th-century pharmacy (now a used bookstore) was featured in James Joyce’s "Ulysses," and has changed very little to this day.
Dublin, Ireland
The chaotic studio of one of the 20th century's most important artists has been preserved down to the dust.
Dublin, Ireland
This 18th-century fort surrounded by a moat was used to store gun powder and ammunition, and now sits in the middle of a large park in Dublin.
Dublin, Ireland
A particularly disconcerting tribute to Irish martyrs.
Dublin, Ireland
The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.
Galway, Ireland
The ruins of an 800-year-old monastery boasts the tallest round tower in Ireland.
Oslo, Norway
In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.
Oslo, Norway
The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
Oslo, Norway
This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.
Oslo, Norway
This record shop and unofficial black metal museum is an ode to Oslo's heaviest musical export.
Oslo, Norway
Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.