Edinburgh, Scotland
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England
Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Alnwick, England
This enormous secondhand bookstore inside a Victorian train station sparked the "Keep Calm and Carry On" craze.
York, England
This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
Nottingham, England
The oldest inn in England served brew to the crusaders.
Chesterfield, England
A labyrinthine underworld of tunnels and caverns hides beneath the city.
Nottingham, England
These 90-year-old murals of local kings, Vikings, and outlaws hide in plain sight in a beautifully baroque shopping arcade.
Glastonbury, England
Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.
Glastonbury, England
In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.
Tintagel, England
It is said the legendary wizard once lived in this sea cave beneath Tintagel Castle.
Tintagel, England
Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.
Tintagel, England
A whimsical cottage from the 1300s with a preserved Victorian-era post office inside.
Marazion, England
A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.
Plymouth, England
Overlooking the spot where the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower stands Devon's answer to the Colossus of Rhodes.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Williamsburg, Virginia
This museum explores the grim reality of life in the earliest British colonies in America.
Alexandria, Virginia
The graveyard holding the remains of George Washington's slaves was forgotten for nearly 200 years.
New York, New York
Need to book a room at the Hotel Pennsylvania? Just dial up 6-5000.
New York, New York
A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.
New York, New York
There must be a pun in this haystack somewhere...