One of America's founding fathers lived in this London lodging between 1757 and 1775.

This is London's smallest listed building.

In this recreational park, two artificial lakes share a surprising connection to Wembley Stadium.

This little-known, 35,000-specimen collection in Greece is a lepidopterist's dream.

London’s first road overpass is so old that it was originally built for horse-drawn carriages.

The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.

A hidden path at the National Theatre lets you look behind the scenes of the latest productions.

Where Aleister Crowley attempted to seize the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in a mask and a kilt.

Late Mesolithic settlements and Bronze Age burials have been excavated at this ancient woodland on the top of a hill.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

This medieval citadel once guarded the western entrance of the Pamir Highway.

The first version of this stalwart construction appeared around 3,000 years ago.

The largest Lenin statue in Central Asia was moved to an empty field rather than being destroyed.

A bustling bazaar with an elaborate facade in Central Asia’s underrated capital.

Next to a newer mosque in Khujand’s main square lies the city’s oldest mosque, whose interiors are spectacularly intricate.

This dark, damp, perilous tunnel is the only passage from north to south Tajikistan.

The world's second-tallest flagpole stands proud despite dropping rank.

A building facade covered with the statues of 11 giants of Tajik literature.

An ancient yew tree and holy well nestle beside a remarkable 13th-century church.

The "Mother Temple of the Pacific Islands" stands at the center of 20 acres of lush, tropical prayer gardens.

Named for the Yoruba word for Lagos, this craft brewery draws on European beer-making and West African palm wine-fermenting techniques.

Human-made caves excavated to hide a secret society of wealthy pagans.