The majority of the museum's large collection is held in a storage space open to the public a few times a year.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

The first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain are a truly beautiful sight.

19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse.

In Twickenham sits a small whitewashed castle that inspired Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.'

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

The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.

A harem-inspired Moorish fantasy design in a Victorian-era Welsh castle.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

The house where Charles Darwin's grandfather formed many of his influential ideas and inventions.

A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

Revel in the Victorian splendor of the world's oldest eating establishment inside a museum.

Largest lake in Great Britain measured by surface area.

England's oldest surviving hedge maze has been confusing visitors for over 300 years.

Shakespeare, David Bowie, Dr. Who, the Saxons, Druids and Romans are all claimed to have all made their mark on these massive man made tunnels.