Secret passages

A tiny keyhole in the wood paneling turned out to be a portal to Britain's history — a passage created 360 years ago for the coronation of Charles II.

Here's my guide to visiting the Palazzo Vecchio, a must visit attraction in Florence Italy. The Palazzo Vecchio is a doughty medieval fortress on the outside and a resplendent Renaissance palace on the inside. It's one of Florence's most historic and important landmarks, designed and decorated by the Medici dynasty.

Secret passages and hidden rooms sliding bookcases can actually be built in your house. DIY secret doors to a secret room.

It's like going into a cave. Gives new meaning to Man Cave.

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and here is the secret passage or the way to the Panama Canal for those who have watched the film.

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Compared with a solid binding, e-readers fall flat. (Literally).

Images from the Hay House in Macon, GA

Here's another posting for the 'clever things' part of the blog. I've long been interested in the concept of illusion - magic tricks, gimmicked boxes, hidden doorways and the like. I did a lot of research on 18th century liquor smuggling, and in the process came across a few neat things I thought I'd share. The first is an excellent book that is now in the public domain, which means you can read it on line for free. It's called Secret Chambers and Hiding Places and is available at…

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