London, England
The Theatre
Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.
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London, England
Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.
London, England
Claiming to be the oldest hat store in the world, this historic haberdashery had a hand (and a head) in the creation of the Bowler.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.
Alnwick, England
This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.
London, England
Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.
London, England
Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.
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 popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.
Alnwick, England
The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”
Trieste, Italy
The Adriatic's most famous wind can be reliably experienced in the city's Marina.
Trieste, Italy
During World War II, this rice mill became a Nazi concentration camp.
Nervesa della Battaglia, Italy
Hidden in an Italian forest is a completely homemade amusement park that has taken a lifetime to create.
Italy
This Italian foot path winds through the mountains via 52 individual tunnels.
Rome, Italy
2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.
Lucca, Italy
This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.
Rome, Italy
The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.
Syracuse, Italy
Built on a medieval synagogue, this church has a burial crypt, tunnel system, and Jewish ritual bath hiding deep underneath.
Baia, Italy
A submerged archeological park still holds the wonders of a Roman Sodom.
Civita, Italy
This quaint Italian town keeps losing ground as the sides of its plateau slowly erode.
Orvieto, Italy
Water and windows define this defensive Italian well.
Orvieto, Italy
This picturesque Umbrian city has a subterranean side that has long remained hidden.