A princess loses her mother and the king has knights fight for her. Plot twist: The princess decides to fight for herself and ...

Mythology from all over the world is full of fairy tales about childless folk who pray to the gods, unwisely invoke fate, or bargain with the supernatural for a child — only to wind up raising ...

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Last Christmas, I opted to forgo the typical British yuletide markets and venture to a less frequented European destination steeped in history. I'm chuffed I did because the Old Town Christmas market ...

On a sunny day, we explored an abandoned mansion built in the 17th century that once belonged to a wealthy Portuguese family. The mansion's preserved grandeur, including a stunning ceiling, captivates ...

Cinderella's got nothing on Bindi Irwin's daughter Grace Warrior! The 4-year-old was a beautiful fairy princess in a fluffy, light-blue tulle dress to support her uncle Robert Irwin at Dancing With ...

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ...