Rye, England
The Mermaid Inn
This centuries-old hotel hides a network of secret cellars and passages once used by smugglers.
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Rye, England
This centuries-old hotel hides a network of secret cellars and passages once used by smugglers.
London, England
This beautiful deer park was built so King Charles I and his court could go hunting while escaping a deadly plague outbreak.
Bodmin, England
This antique prison is a tourist attraction with a sordid past.
London, England
The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.
Avebury, England
The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
London, England
An incarceration museum on the spot of possibly the oldest prison in England.
London, England
This ornate Victorian marketplace was the setting for Diagon Alley and the Leaky Cauldron in the first ‘Harry Potter’ film.
Cambridge, England
An unusual artwork dedicated to a unique man that entertained people visiting Cambridge while raising money for charity.
Cambridge, England
Students can borrow artwork from this gallery to display in their own residences.
Cambridge, England
An ordinary lamppost situated in the middle of Cambridge has an unusual moniker and history.
Cambridge, England
Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
Cambridge, England
The Cambridge pub where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had discovered the DNA double-helix.
Iceland
The oldest steel ship in Iceland has been beached for years and is now a rusting ruin.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This aromatherapy shop and mini-museum cofounded by the Sigur Rós frontman documents Icelandic history through scents.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.
Saint Austell, England
400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.
Bath, England
Don't be fooled by this fake medieval facade even if it is almost 300 years old.
Somerset, England
This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.
Devon, England
An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Prank calls to this place, originally the "Tube Bar," inspired the creation of a Simpsons character.
Wareham, England
In 1943 the British military took control of this village, telling residents they had to leave temporarily. The villagers were never allowed to return.
Faroe Islands
The narrow passages will challenge even the bravest driver.
Faroe Islands
In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.