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Quinto Tiberio Angelerio, the 16th-Century Doctor Who Mandated 6-Foot Social Distancing

The Triumph of Death by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, circa 1562.

Quinto Tiberio Angelerio, the 16th-Century Doctor Who Mandated 6-Foot Social Distancing

10 Fascinating Facts About Margaret Thatcher

The Thatcher Estate // Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

10 Fascinating Facts About Margaret Thatcher

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

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

9 Surprising Facts About Prince Charles

Stuart C. Wilson, Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse

9 Surprising Facts About Prince Charles

The 25 Countries That Drink the Most Coffee in the World

In Scandinavia, there's always time for a cup of coffee.

England's New Forest National Park Shares Digital Library of Centuries-Old 'Witch's Marks' Tree Etchings

Johann Jaritz, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 4.0

What Happens to the Racist Statues and Monuments That Are Removed? Many Find Their Way to Germany’s Citadel Museum

A fallen statue of Lenin next to the Mogoşoaia Palace.

A Wily Fox With a Passion for Fashion Stole More Than 100 Shoes From a Berlin Neighborhood

The smirk.

Queen Elizabeth II Approves of Buckingham Palace's New Official Gin

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Notre-Dame Cathedral’s New Spire Will Be an Exact Replica of the Old One

This wasn't actually the original spire.

The Reason Princess Anne Doesn’t Shake Hands With the Public

Princess Anne's aversion to handshakes isn't personal—it's logical.

Map Shows How Everyone Blamed Syphilis on Everyone Else

Portrait of Gerard de Lairesse by Rembrandt van Rijn. De Lairesse, a painter and art theorist, had congenital syphilis that deformed his face and eventually blinded him.

The Medieval Italian Village of Fabbriche di Careggine Has Been Underwater For Decades, But Could Be Ready to Resurface

Fabbriche di Careggine peeking over the surface of the lake in Tuscany, Italy.

12 Fascinating Facts About Queen Victoria

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12 Amazing Facts About Catherine the Great

By Vigilius Eriksen, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons

In the Name of Coronavirus Relief, Belgian Officials Are Asking Citizens to Eat Extra Fries

Twice-fried potatoes are a favorite snack in Belgian bars and restaurants.