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An ancient legend in Galicia, Spain, tells of nine medieval bishops who made vows of poverty in the monastery of ...

In Sweden, a family of four eats one kilo of sweets a week on average, yet children have better dental ...

Vikings are often thought of as 'pure-bred', blonde-haired, and blue-eyed warriors who changed the course of European history. Now a ...

For those lucky enough, planning and then eating a simple snack or massive meal can be an enjoyable experience for ...

The small Danish Island of Ærø was awarded the title of the EU’s most sustainable island in 2021. The island ...

In 1940, a Polish underground operative named Witold Pilecki volunteered to be imprisoned at Auschwitz. His job was to gather ...

Part 1: Changing Bodies There are many hidden forces at play that shape a new mother's identity, biology and physical ...

In 1993 the 2,500-year-old mummified remains of a woman were discovered in the frozen Ukok Plateau in Siberia. Known as ...

When planning to have a baby, women are expected to give up everything from smoking to alcohol, even soft cheese. ...

In November, the Okavango Blue Diamond was revealed to the public for the first time. Named after the Okavango Delta ...