Newtown Linford, England
Bradgate House
The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.
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Newtown Linford, England
The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.
Worthington, England
This old village lock-up is known as the "round house," but it is actually octagonal.
Stapleford, England
Left by the Devil, an ancient quarry or just plain old erosion, this enigmatic rock pillar rises 28 feet from the hillside.
Derby, England
The longest stone bridge in England has an impressive history that dates back over 700 years.
Gotham, England
The storied English village that pretended to be insane inspired NYC's nickname and the fictional namesake in the DC Comics universe.
Nottingham, England
An engineering error ensured this cavernous 350-foot-long subterranean thoroughfare was never used as intended.
Birmingham, England
An ancient woodland that inspired a young J.R.R. Tolkien.
Birmingham, England
This ingenious engineering solution was built to stop the "theft" of canal water.
Birmingham, England
A small alleyway with an unusual moniker.
Birmingham, England
A hidden gem in the middle of the city's infamous Jewelry Quarter.
Birmingham, England
England's foremost purveyor of funeral furniture hasn't changed a bit since the 1960s.
Birmingham, England
A collection of windows created by two of the foremost leaders in the British Arts and Crafts Movement.
Birmingham, England
The ceiling of this shopping arcade is adorned with six trompe-l’œil artworks, including a grim funeral scene.
Birmingham, England
A bench and a bridge pay tribute to Birmingham's favorite heavy metal band.
Birmingham, England
The star-studded street honors the city's most notable Brummies.
Seoul, South Korea
The former home of a foreign correspondent who reported on Korea’s independence movement has been restored and is open to the public.
Seoul, South Korea
One man's lifetime collection of tiny objects of wisdom gathered from around the world, on display for public enjoyment.
Seoul, South Korea
Only a few pieces remain of a grand 16th-century water clock that once announced the changing hours with the sound of bells, gongs, and drums.
Seoul, South Korea
The site where the Emperor of Korea performed the long-forbidden "rite of heaven" to demonstrate his absolute sovereignty.
Seoul, South Korea
The site of the last royal wedding in Korea.
Seoul, South Korea
Tracking the 1,500-year history of Korea's star cabbage.
Seoul, South Korea
A bright and wacky exhibit answers every question you may have had about human excrement, flatulence, and more.
Seoul, South Korea
This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.
Seoul, South Korea
Children’s timeless joy is remembered in the fast-developing Myeongdong district of Seoul.