This innocuous-looking button may have been used to assassinate a king.

Stone carvings record the Norse myth of Sigurd, providing a glimpse into Scandinavia's transition from paganism to Christianity.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.

This luxury shopping lane has been protected by its own tiny police force for over a century.

A network of bells in the pubs and restaurants around Westminster alerts politicians when it's time to cast their votes.

A historic London pub with prison cells in the cellar and a "spy room" on the second floor.

A Very Low Frequency transmitter you can tune in on your PC.

Micro-nation based around a nine-story high illegally built tower.