Mottisfont, England
The Mottisfont Crocodile
Lurking among the classical architecture, rose gardens, and art of this historic country house—a crocodile in a bathtub.
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Mottisfont, England
Lurking among the classical architecture, rose gardens, and art of this historic country house—a crocodile in a bathtub.
Nether Wallop, England
Inspired by the colossal pyramids at Giza, this 15-foot structure is believed to be the first funerary pyramid in Great Britain.
Andover, England
The earliest meteorite ever discovered in Britain was nearly missed.
Stockbridge, England
One of the most studied Iron Age settlements in Europe.
Andover, England
This former floral display recalls Andover’s crucial role in Viking history in England.
Blaenavon, Wales
This former Welsh metal factory is now a lovely abandoned relic but was once one of the industry's world leaders.
Pontypool, Wales
Go deep down into the earth to experience the world of Welsh coal miners.
Blaenau Gwent, Wales
A memorial to the British politician who spearheaded the National Health Service.
Powys, Wales
Legend has it that this stone moves down to the river sometimes to have a drink.
Defynnog, Wales
Estimated to be more than 5,000 years old, this yew may be Britain’s oldest.
New York, New York
A famous songsmith's custom piano, dubbed "High Society," is hidden just out of sight in one of New York's finest hotels.
Brooklyn, New York
This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.
New York, New York
Join in a Seance at the Swedenborgian Church.
New York, New York
Cheap pizza and all of your naughty bedroom needs housed in a stunning example of Art Nouveau architecture.
Brooklyn, New York
A library and shop devoted to the body, mortality, and bringing to light forgotten or neglected histories
Brooklyn, New York
Every dish is blessed in this basement eatery beneath a Hare Krishna temple.
Brooklyn, New York
A hidden architectural treasure in New York's Brooklyn.
Brooklyn, New York
A one-ton statue of Steve Rogers beautifies the entry to a Brooklyn Bed, Bath & Beyond.
Brooklyn, New York
Obscure and obsolete publications are given new life as works of art.
New York, New York
One of the city’s oldest watering holes was originally the home of a famous James Brown (not that one).
New York, New York
This curved Manhattan building was built to house the opulence of John D. Rockefeller's oil empire.
New York, New York
Come for the waffles, stay for more waffles.
New York, New York
Long-forgotten artifacts give incredible insight into New York's most glamorous hotel.
New York, New York
A Ukrainian church canteen doles out hearty fare in an East Village basement.