Budapest, Hungary
Mihály Kolodko's Mini Statues
From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.
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Budapest, Hungary
From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.
Postojna, Slovenia
The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.
London, England
Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.
London, England
Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.
London, England
These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.
London, England
Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.
London, England
Graffiti from the 16th and 17th centuries cover the walls of this part of the Tower of London.
London, England
Metal horses galloping through a London fountain provide a link to the city's past.
London, England
A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.
London, England
Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.
Bucharest, Romania
The kitsch mansion of the former Romanian president Nicolae Ceaușescu features a golden bathroom.
Bucharest, Romania
The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.
Oslo, Norway
Located within military grounds, this one-legged bronze soldier poignantly showcases the human cost of war.
Toledo, Spain
A display of torture devices used in the Spanish Inquisition and other scourges of medieval Europe.
Paris, France
Indents in the pavement are all that remain from a grisly death machine in Paris.
Atlanta, Georgia
One of corporate America's best-kept secrets is also one of the most publicly displayed.
Salem, Massachusetts
Experience the hysteria of a 17th century witch hunt through goofy reenactments and wax dummies that should probably be burned at the stake.
Salem, Massachusetts
A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.
Salem, Massachusetts
A quiet memorial marks the spot where the victims of the Salem Witch Trials were executed.
Salem, Massachusetts
Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."
Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Salem, Massachusetts
A collection of full-size movie monsters opened to the public.
Yokohama, Japan
A narrow, dead-end alley hides with a small fox shrine and the untold history of Yokohama's historic red-light district.
Norway
Commemorating the story of how a small Norwegian village escaped destruction during World War II.