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London, England

Statue of James Henry Greathead

This statue of one of the engineers who created the London Underground hides a ventilation shaft for the tube lines that run under the street.

10 Places to Get in the Wimbledon Spirit

A tour of all things tennis, from famous rackets to hidden courts to wax figures.

Roxanne Hoorn July 5, 2024

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Remains of the Takao Foreigners' Cemetery

Just a few graves remain in this neighborhood that was once a cemetery for foreigners.

Isle of Wight, England

Longshoreman's Museum

An unusual seafront museum hides behind an unassuming Ventnor giftshop.

Raurimu, New Zealand

Raurimu Rex

A life-sized statue of a Tyrannosaurus rex made out of driftwood.

London, England

Byward Tower Hand

A mysterious suspended hand greets unsuspecting visitors at the Tower of London.

Diporto

With no menu and no sign, this 130-year-old taverna doles out affordable home cooking.

Naughty cartographers with too much time on their hands.

Swiss Maps Are Full of Hidden Secrets

Find the Easter eggs—or the naked lady.

Frank Jacobs, Big Think February 23, 2024

The note from 1888 was written in code.

A Secret Note Hidden in an 1800s Dress Has Been Decoded

A team explores insights about Victorian life and who the woman might have been.

Meg St-Esprit January 16, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada

Secret Pizza

A tiny slice shop hides down an unmarked hallway in a Las Vegas casino.

Apatosaurus trackway

21 Unexpected Wonders in Colorado’s Vibrant Cities and Small Towns

Uncover hidden gems within Colorado’s charming cities and small towns–like Durango, Golden, Grand Junction, Last Chance, and more.

Sponsored by Visit Colorado

Uncovering Edinburgh’s Hidden Victorian History—One Doorway at a Time

A new project delves into the stories of forgotten Edinburgh residents and the places they called home.

Sukhada Tatke September 6, 2023

Of the 151 species they studied, all of them, including this tree frog, <em>Dendropsophus rhodopeplus</em> (shown under blue light), displayed some level of fluorescence.

Biologists Threw a Fluorescent Frog Rave in the Amazon, for Science

Turns out many of the frogs glow, maybe to communicate.

Roxanne Hoorn August 22, 2023

Burkhan Khaldun, Genghis Khan’s sacred mountain, in northeastern Mongolia, may hold his burial site.

Mongolia’s 'Forbidden Zone' Is Guarding an 800-Year-Old Secret

Is the vast Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area the final resting place of Genghis Khan?

Frank Jacobs, Big Think July 28, 2023

Inside one of the massive chambers

Bristol, England

Clifton Suspension Bridge Vaults

Cathedral-like Victorian vaults are hidden within this iconic bridge.

Provo Tunnels

These 100-year-old tunnels in downtown Provo house artists, restaurants, and a few surprises.

Jupiter riding an eagle in a detail of Caravaggio’s painting.

A Hidden Caravaggio Masterpiece, An Inheritance Feud, and a Roman Villa up for Sale

The future of a mysterious painting by the famed 17th-century "rebel artist" hangs in the balance.

Monika Schmitter April 21, 2023

Balade, New Caledonia

Monument de Balade

An overgrown monument remembers 60 years of French control in New Caledonia.