London, England
The Old Curiosity Shop
The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.
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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.
London, England
This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.
London, England
The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.
London, England
Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.
London, England
Installed at a chaotic intersection, this gave London traffic cops a place to hang their heavy woolen coats.
London, England
A statue of the original Pearly King is hidden in a church's crypt.
London, England
London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.
London, England
Several plaster noses are hidden in plain sight around London's Soho neighborhood.
London, England
This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
London, England
The world's oldest optical museum is an odd collection where the exhibits look at you.
London, England
The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.
Montignac, France
Ancient paintings known as the "Sistine Chapel of Cave Art."
Poitiers, France
This anatomical sculpture raises awareness about violence against women and promotes gender equality.
Gueugnon, France
Before this bridge was built people had to wait for the ferryman, an annoyance that, the story has it, gave the town its name.
Thorée-les-Pins, France
One man's fifteen-year diversion lead to a garden of intriguing sculptures.
Montrichard Val de Cher, France
Miles of man-made caves and tunnels are currently used for cultivating mushrooms.
La Chapelle-au-Mans, France
A 13th century fortified house built to defend the Duchy of Burgundy.
Coussac-Bonneval, France
Legend has it this 11th-century castle was paid a visit from the devil.
Saint-Pierre-Colamine, France
A cave dwelling that was started by the Celts, expanded by monks, and finished by knights.
Paris, France
The curious underground history of keeping Paris clean.
Paris, France
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
Paris, France
Inside a former cabaret, seven floors of erotic art.
Paris, France
Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.
Paris, France
This museum in a Paris apartment gives a unique look at the iconic French singer's life.