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Whether driven by opportunity, coercion, or simply the desire to belong, here are the unbelievable true stories of eight people who claimed to be royal—and nearly got away with it.

The origins of Ireland's ‘Emerald Isle’ nickname trace back to the 18th-century physician, poet, and activist who penned the poem “When Erin First Rose.”

Thirteen bearded wild men descend upon Icelandic homes to reward children who behave and punish those who don’t.

The Eastern European tradition is rooted in a beloved folktale often known as 'The Legend of the Christmas Spider.'

With more twins being born than ever, it should be no surprise that a handful have royal blood. In Europe, four ruling families of Europe currently have a set of twins.

Nidelven Blå, a semi-solid blue cheese from Norway, is the best cheese on Earth according to the prestigious competition.

Which European cities are best prepared for a “smart city” future? According to researchers, London leads the way.

In Northern Ireland, thousands of hexagonal stone columns of various heights rise out of the North Atlantic Ocean and climb up to the foot of a cliff, as if they had been placed by a massive mythical creature.

Just because lions were depicted frequently in medieval art and design doesn’t mean they were depicted well.

Here are some particularly brutal torture devices that have thankfully been phased out of our penal systems.

It’s a development that could potentially have serious repercussions for Europe.

At about 1.5 miles long, France’s Millau Viaduct is far from the world’s longest bridge—but it is the tallest.