London, England
Mold Gold Cape
This intriguing Bronze Age artifact spent centuries hidden within a Welsh faerie hill.
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London, England
This intriguing Bronze Age artifact spent centuries hidden within a Welsh faerie hill.
London, England
A naturally mummified 2,000-year-old man.
London, England
Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.
London, England
Chelsea's soldiers were given strict orders when crossing this historic bridge.
London, England
This striking statue brings a scene from the African savannah into central London.
London, England
This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.
London, England
A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.
London, England
This peaceful park with centuries of history hides in an overlooked section of South London.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's official "zero-level," the equator of elevation.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.
Granada, Spain
Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.
Gibraltar
There was a top secret plan during World War II to seal a group of soldiers inside the rock.
Gibraltar
Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.
Gibraltar
Red, white, and blue painted steps along with a Union Jack celebrate the outcome of Gibraltar's 1967 referendum.
Hartbeespoort, South Africa
It's estimated that half of the world's gold was mined from South Africa's "golden arc."
Studenci, Bosnia and Herzegovina
There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.
Heraklion, Greece
A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.
Heraklion, Greece
This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.
Psichro, Greece
According to myth, Zeus himself was hidden in this cave to escape being eaten by his dad.
Lasithi, Greece
This little Greek plateau is home to thousands of rustic, white-sailed windmills.