The history of those incarcerated in Singapore during World War II is etched into the bricks of a popular staircase.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire.

The rotting skeleton of a shoreside fun fair that was destroyed by fire and storms still haunts the Brighton ocean view.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

A toy store with a century-long history preserves the craftsmanship of playthings of the past.

Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.

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

Formerly known as Saville Theatre, this mid-20th-century entertainment hub includes an ornate frieze.

An ornate and disused early 20th-century building has been given new life as a fully operational structure, complete with offices, oyster bar, and a furniture retailer.

This iconic high-rise residential block was one of the last to be built in the Brutalist style.

Old Tudor home moved on thick iron rails to a new spot.

At just 25 inches at its narrowest point, it's one of the tightest streets in the world.

This beautiful deer park was built so King Charles I and his court could go hunting while escaping a deadly plague outbreak.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

Public access to clean drinking water was an instant hit among the masses.

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

Since 1887, this old-school shop has stacked its shelves with extraordinary coffees and teas.

A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.

A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.