The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

London's smallest police station is barely the size of a phone booth.

These official units of measurement—including chains and perches—lie hidden beneath tourists' feet in a popular London hub.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

The television series' iconic giant foot was borrowed from this classical painting.

Graffiti from the 16th and 17th centuries cover the walls of this part of the Tower of London.

Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.

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

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

Shiny Brutalist box commemorates a pioneer of electricity and houses a railway transformer.

An architectural oddity hides in plain sight on this iconic London bridge.

A series of carved figures that scandalized British society.

A recently restored Shoreditch landmark with ties to Jack the Ripper.

Historic church where a number of Shakespeare's actors are buried.

Once a train station along the Great Eastern Railway this vibrant coffee shop and bar is where members of London’s creative class mingle.

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

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.

This Viking gravestone carved in a rare runic style was dug up from a London churchyard.

It's a mystery why these remains were found with no traces of their bodies in sight.

A quiet memorial to those who died saving others in the heart of the City of London.