When visiting the Mijas Miniatures Museum, the sheer uniqueness of the exhibits is captivating. Just the sign outside, promising sights such as stuffed dressed fleas, a ballet dancer carved out of a toothpick, a naval battle on the head of a pin, and Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper" on a grain of rice, is enough to draw anyone in. This museum, which...

In the heart of Forbury Gardens stands a majestic sculpture of a lion. It’s one of the world's largest cast iron statues of a lion, weighing in at a tremendous 16 tons. Built to commemorate soldiers who died in the Battle of Maiwand, the lion represents a fascinating part of English history and the story of a man who obsessed over its creation.  The...

The Skeleton Key Odditorium is a unique and one-of-a-kind treasure, found in the heart of the arts district in downtown Portland, Oregon. Both a museum and a curiosity shop, the Skeleton Key is filled with carefully sourced and mesmerizing trinkets, and pieces of history long forgotten to time, as well as countless curated pieces from local artists...

Dedicated to the Belgian Romantic painter, sculptor, lithographer, and writer Antoine Wiertz (1806-1865), this museum houses a collection of his work in what was once his home and studio. Known for his vast, oil-on-canvas paintings that blended romanticism and horror, Wiertz cut a controversial figure amongst his contemporaries. Charles Baudelaire...

Amongst all the Miami craziness and next to a condo building and hotel hot spot is a resting spot for the Brickell family, Miami pioneers. Yes, dead bodies used to be here, in that fancy, white, marble monument on the lawn of the Icon Brickell condo, near their valet parking area. Cue the Poltergeist music. Luckily, for those who cannot face their...

The Roman Empire colonized much of Great Britain and founded many settlements that have become modern British cities. Even today, many Roman archaeological sites can be found across the island. However, very few British locations seem to identify so closely with Roman history as Prestatyn. From sometime after the Roman military came to Great Britain...