London, England
The Executioner's Ax
Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.
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London, England
Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.
London, England
These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.
London, England
Never actually a tree at all, this spot was the site of London's public hangings for nearly 600 years.
London, England
Dictionary Johnson’s favorite feline.
London, England
A network of concealed passageways lies within a busy London Underground station.
London, England
Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.
London, England
Remnants of a Victorian garden feature sitting in public woodland.
London, England
This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.
Malta, Ohio
This underground holding cell was forgotten for over a century and rediscovered in the 1960s.
Los Angeles, California
A Bicycle Path in the Sky.
Ojai, California
Unusual white sandstone formations in the Los Padres National Forest.
Los Angeles, California
This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”
Rosemarkie, Scotland
This lovely Scottish nature walk leads to the source of a local legend.
Susanville, California
This hiking/biking/horse trail along an old railroad grade features trestles, tunnels, and a roadless stretch through the scenic Susan River canyon.
London, England
Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.
Toronto, Ontario
Smallest house in Toronto sits on a lot meant to be just wide enough for cars to drive through.
Albany, Georgia
The ruins of a resort and casino sit on the banks of this blue hole spring that pumps 70,000 gallons of warm, clear water every minute.
Ithaca, New York
For a buck, students can snag freshly picked apples grown in the university orchards.
Berlin, Germany
The last remnants of a massive medieval wall that once encompassed the city of Berlin.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Although it appears much older, this castle-like tower is actually a Georgian-era folly.
Coral Gables, Florida
This historical swimming pool near Miami is emptied and refilled each day with naturally filtered water.
Edinburgh, Scotland
These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.
Middletown, Connecticut
A reliquary of pop culture marvels, including the world's largest (and most terrifying) Jack-in-the-Box.