World of Royalty Blog

"Giorgio Carbone, a flower merchant turned prince, died Nov. 25 at his home in Seborga, the medieval town near the Italian Riviera that he and 300-odd followers declared a sovereign state." (Photo: REUTERS/Daniele La Monaca/Files)

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Ancient Pompeii ruins hit Google Street View

Kava the drink of choice in laid-back Pacific

Have you tried kava tea? I have, and I thought it tasted, well, terrible. Sorry to kava fans.

Here are some books about the real Taj Mahal.

Wealthy UK orphans in Rome inheritance fight

Bachelors in Nigerian city flee as ‘hunter’ goes on prowl

Cosmonaut, purple horses storm Versailles

Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami to exhibit in Versailles

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Goat’s crowning as king of Ireland in doubt

First person: ‘I’m the Ravenmaster at the Tower’