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Dutch King Reveals He's a Secret Commercial Airline Pilot
For the past 21 years, King Willem-Alexander has moonlighted for Dutch airline KLM.
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On This Day in 1994, the Chunnel Opened
Queen Elizabeth II and François Mitterrand took their own trains, meeting nose-to-nose on the same track in Calais.
5 Surprising Ways the Age of Exploration Shaped Modern Civilization
The voyages of Christopher Columbus and others may seem like ancient history, but they actually resulted in major cultural exchanges that shaped the world we live in today.
A Field of LEGO Daffodils Is "Blooming" in England
The spring-inspired installation celebrates Hull's designation as the UK City of Culture for 2017.
A Historic Graveyard in Slovenia Is Now Home to a Digital Tombstone
The gravestone has an interactive screen capable of displaying pictures, video, and other types of digital odes to the deceased.
Upcoming Exhibition Will Explore a Year in the Artistic Life of Pablo Picasso
Held in Paris and London, "Picasso 1932" features more than 100 works from the period often referred to as the artist's "year of wonders."
Why Is Measles Surging Across Europe?
Romania and Italy have been hit particularly hard.
Map Shows How Everyone Blamed Syphilis on Everyone Else
The origins of syphilis may be one of the greatest (and grossest) health mysteries of our time. What we do know is that, throughout history, people were quick to point fingers at each other.
French Curator Rediscovers 'Lost' Gustave Courbet Painting
For decades, experts believed the work was a forgery.
English Palace Identifies Marble Garden Planter as Roman Sarcophagus
The artifact is believed to date back to the 2nd century CE.
Malta's Famous Rock Formation Has Collapsed Into the Ocean
You may remember the rock arch, called the Azure Window, from HBO's "Game of Thrones."
A London Brewery Is Giving Away Free Beer Every Time It Rains
Follow London Pride—the flagship beer made by Fuller's Brewery—on Twitter to score your free pint.
French Town Needs Help Restoring Van Gogh's Grave
The artist's headstone was damaged last year after a stormy spring.
Time Is Running Out to Apply for Cambridge's LEGO Professorship
The professor will research how play affects development and learning.
This Week, Dog Lovers Can Take a London Bus Tour With Their Furry Friends
The 90-minute tour takes riders to the city's best dog parks and canine-themed cultural attractions.
Belgian Beer Makes the Cut for UNESCO's Cultural Heritage List
We'll toast this decision.
Slovakian Brothers Bury the Competition in International Grave Digging Contest
They're the funeral industry's unsung heroes, showcasing how hard gravedigging can be.
Artist Plans to Recreate the Parthenon With 100,000 Banned Books
Marta Minujín's work challenges the repression of knowledge and free speech.
Scottish Grandfather With 20 Jobs Named 'Britain's Hardest-Working Man'
Billy Muir, 67, works as a sheep farmer, firefighter, electrician, garbage collector, and more.
Art Historian Believes He Has Tracked Down Van Gogh's Bed
It was reportedly donated to Dutch refugees in the Netherlands after World War II.
The Mysterious English Sweating Sickness
Some historians believe it killed Arthur, Prince of Wales in 1502—and changed the course of history.
Queen Elizabeth is Hiring a Live-In Housekeeper
The gig comes with some pretty nice side perks.
Italian Bill Proposes to Jail Parents Who Force Kids to Eat Vegan
The proposed bill comes in the wake of several recent child hospitalizations.
Adventurous Pug and Kitty Hike Across Spain
Talk about a children's book in the making.