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Royals from Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Monaco, and elsewhere gathered at the 2010 wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.

This Interactive Family Tree Shows How Europe's Monarchs Are Related

Wow, are these family ties tangled.

Hunger Stones Bearing Ominous Messages Have Resurfaced in Drought-Stricken Europe

One contains the eerie inscription: "When you see me, weep."

You Could Own This Historic English Mansion for Less Than $20

The sprawling 1760 estate is worth about $6.8 million, which makes it a steal.

8 Arresting Facts About Scotland Yard

They have a secret museum of crime artifacts (including body parts) that's closed to the general public.

15 Proper Facts About 'Downton Abbey'

The beloved (and record-breaking) Masterpiece series is making a big-screen comeback. Again.

Morfeus Arkitekter. Photo: Silja Lena Løken / Statens vegvesen

Norway Opens Another Spectacular Roadside Bathroom

This remote roadside toilet puts all other rest stops to shame.

A 2016 reconstruction of Pӧmmelte, a henge-like structure in eastern Germany that was originally constructed about 4300 years ago.

Human Sacrifice May Have Taken Place at the 'German Stonehenge'

Researchers found the dismembered bodies of 10 women and children who appeared to have been thrown into burial shafts.

Nordic Track: How Iceland Snuck into the World Cup

A nation the size of Anaheim with a dentist for a coach is up against the best soccer teams in the world.

Flying Saucer Toy Recalled for Its Misleading Take on Nazi History

The model toy kit provided some misleading ideas about technology.

New Nap Pods—Complete with Alarm Clocks and Netflix—Set for A Trial Run at Airports This Summer

Travel (and sleep) in style.

20 Facts About Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's Wedding

On November 20, 1947, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip tied the knot at Westminster Abbey. There was drama, and romance, and one ill-timed broken tiara.

Did Queen Victoria Really Adopt an Orphaned African Princess?

Sarah Forbes Bonetta escaped slavery, but had little control over her destiny.

Sir Francis Chichester is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1967.

How Does One Become A Knight?

Here are the answers to some of your most pressing knighthood-related questions.

Ciao, Roma! Alitalia Is Offering Free Stopovers in 2018

Alitalia will let you spend up to three days in the Italian capital on your international trip.

Germany Wants to Fight Air Pollution With Free Public Transit

All aboard!

The Uncertain Fates of Eastern Europe’s Communist Monuments

Some Communist memorials lie in ruins, while others have found a vibrant afterlife.

At One Swiss University, You Can Now Major in Yodeling

"The whole yodeling scene will benefit from their new skills,” said one instructor.

Italian Village of Ollolai Entices New Residents With $1 Homes

The catch? Purchasers have to pay out of pocket to refurbish the derelict buildings.

From The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1069, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

10 Surprising Facts About Madame Bovary

Emma Bovary has been described as "the original desperate housewife."

Art Lovers in England, Rejoice: France's Famous Bayeux Tapestry is Coming to the UK

The fragile 11th century artwork hasn't left France for nearly 1000 years.

New Documentary Reveals the Surprising Place the Queen's Crown Jewels Were Hidden During WWII

Queen Elizabeth herself was kept in the dark for years.

Construction Workers Discover World War II–Era German Burial Ground in Estonia

An estimated 35,000 German soldiers died in Estonia during World War II while fighting Soviet troops.

Wild Boars Are a Threat to One of France's Stinkiest Cheeses

Free-roaming swine in the country's Haut-Rhin department are destroying cow pastures used to produce authentic Munster cheese.

After Going Silent in August, Big Ben's Bell Is Back for the Holidays

That includes midnight, New Year's Eve.

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