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Advancing the Stone: Belgian Farmer Accidentally Invades France by Moving a 200-Year-Old Border Marker Onto French Land
France’s border with Belgium has remained mostly unchanged since 1820. But one farmer recently made his own little alteration.
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How a Czech Rock Band Helped Smash the Iron Curtain
The Plastic People of the Universe started out covering Velvet Underground songs in Prague clubs. By 1989, the band had helped crush communism in the Eastern Bloc.
10 Facts About Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham
'Outlander' stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are celebrating all things Scotland in their new travel series, 'Men in Kilts.'
20 Words and Phrases Every British Royal Family Enthusiast Should Know
From 'abdication' to 'sovereign grant,' these are terms every fan of the British royal family should have memorized.
20 Words and Phrases Every British Royal Family Enthusiast Should Know
From 'abdication' to 'sovereign grant,' these are terms every fan of the British royal family should have memorized.
These $1 Italian Houses in Troina, Sicily, Come With Up to $30,000 in Restoration Grants
Italian houses have been sold for $1 before, but these Sicilian ones boast a prehistoric past and views of Mount Etna.
Quinto Tiberio Angelerio, the 16th-Century Doctor Who Mandated 6-Foot Social Distancing
COVID-19 restrictions are difficult, but at least we don’t have to carry 6-foot canes to make sure we’re properly social distancing.
10 Fascinating Facts About Margaret Thatcher
Some people remember former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as the quick-witted "Iron Lady" who resolutely lead the U.K. through the end of the Cold War. Others recall her as a heartless conservative hardliner who tore down labor unions while str
The 25 Countries That Drink the Most Coffee in the World
Finland is the ultimate champion at staying caffeinated, but its Scandinavian neighbors put up some impressive numbers, too.
England's New Forest National Park Shares Digital Library of Centuries-Old 'Witch's Marks' Tree Etchings
Southern England's New Forest National Park is filled with trees covered in centuries-old carvings, including symbols meant to ward off evil spirits.
What Happens to the Racist Statues and Monuments That Are Removed? Many Find Their Way to Germany’s Citadel Museum
At the Citadel Museum in Germany, monuments to oppressive figures and regimes are displayed in a different context than what was originally intended.
A Wily Fox With a Passion for Fashion Stole More Than 100 Shoes From a Berlin Neighborhood
This furry burglar has embarked on a crime spree that puts Dora the Explorer’s Swiper completely to shame.
Queen Elizabeth II Approves of Buckingham Palace's New Official Gin
Drinking this Buckingham Palace gin is the closest most of us can get to spending happy hour with the Queen.
Notre-Dame Cathedral’s New Spire Will Be an Exact Replica of the Old One
Architects had previously suggested replacing Notre-Dame Cathedral's famed spire with a rooftop pool, a greenhouse, or a giant sculpture of golden flames.
The Reason Princess Anne Doesn’t Shake Hands With the Public
It’s technically a tradition, but many royal family members have dropped the practice (including Queen Elizabeth II).
The Medieval Italian Village of Fabbriche di Careggine Has Been Underwater For Decades, But Could Be Ready to Resurface
Fabbriche di Careggine became an underwater city to make room for a new dam in the 1940s, but it does make an occasional reappearance.
In the Name of Coronavirus Relief, Belgian Officials Are Asking Citizens to Eat Extra Fries
Belgium is facing a surplus of frozen fries in the wake of bar and restaurant closures, and it’s asking citizens to help.
The Reason Americans Buy Refrigerated Milk and Europeans Don't
In the United States, most milk is sold in the refrigerated section. In other parts of the world, it's sold at room temperature. Why?
Take a Virtual Tour of Belgium’s Sourdough Library
Go globetrotting for dozens of sourdough starters in this mouthwatering tour of the Puratos Sourdough Library.
12 Adventurous Facts About James Cook
James Cook was the first European to sail around New Zealand, land on Australia's east coast, and set foot on the Hawaiian Islands.
Vincent van Gogh
From painting 'The Starry Night' to cutting off his ear, van Gogh's life was fascinating and tragic.
7 Historic European Castles Virtually Rebuilt Before Your Very Eyes
Indulge your medieval castle fantasies with reconstructions made possible by a little modern-day magic we call GIF technology.
Secret Doorway Discovered in London’s House of Commons
Earlier this week, England’s Parliament announced that a secret door had been discovered in the walls of Westminster Hall. Inside, historians found “graffiti” left in 1851 by a bricklayer who was “fond of Ould Ale.”
Rembrandt van Rijn
Find out about the life and art of Rembrandt van Rijn, the Dutch Golden Age’s most prolific painter.