London, England
Growing Underground
The world's first underground farm is in a World War II bomb shelter beneath the streets of London.
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London, England
The world's first underground farm is in a World War II bomb shelter beneath the streets of London.
London, England
A 1,215-foot tunnel transports pedestrians beneath the River Thames.
London, England
The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.
Amesbury, England
Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
London, England
A student driver's nightmare.
Edinburgh, Scotland
360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.
London, England
Hidden beneath the streets of London is a secret subway that only carried mail.
Alnwick, England
The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”
London, England
Winding paths and ramshackle mausoleums in the oldest "park cemetery" in London.
London, England
The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.
London, England
The perfectly preserved underground rooms where Churchill plotted the war against Germany.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.
London, England
An easily overlooked stretch of ornate window fronts and gaslight lamps that could be right from the pages of Dickens.
London, England
A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.
Rome, Italy
This gallery commissioned by Cardinal Spada is known for its magnificent optical illusion.
Riga, Latvia
Medical museum that houses most notably the taxidermied remains of Vladimir Demikhov's famous two-headed dog experiment.
Bologna, Italy
The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.
Bologna, Italy
An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.
Bologna, Italy
Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.
Bologna, Italy
The wreckage of a tragic plane crash is on display at this museum devoted to a famous Italian conspiracy.
Bologna, Italy
Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.
Bologna, Italy
The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.
Bologna, Italy
In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.
Bologna, Italy
An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.