Inside this former medieval prison is a collection of objects designed to inflict unbelievable pain and suffering on the human body and mind.

Christ's blood preserved in a Belgian town.

Potato-peeling mannequins, Inca art, and a dangling tuber mobile help trace the history of fries at this Belgian museum.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.

The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.

An incredibly well-preserved piece of ninth-century Viking poop.

This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

Cycle the solar system—from the sun to Pluto—right here on earth.

This aircraft museum is home to one of just three Halifax bombers in the world.

This mummified mermaid corpse is an aquatic curio that was eventually revealed to be a fake.

The phone booths in this English town have distinctly milky hues.