Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee History: When Benjamin Castle ruled Milwaukee’s Gold Coast
During Doors Open Milwaukee last weekend, hundreds of visitors toured the Charles Allis Art Museum, one of many Gold Coast mansions that once lined Prospect Avenue from one end to the other. Only about a dozen of those historic mansions still remain today. Although this district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, … Continue reading
Things to do in Kent over the October Halloween half term | Kent Live
Halloween is almost here, and there’s plenty of things to do at Kent’s top attractions this year. While Halloween falls on October 31, spooky events dominate the October half term week in Kent and there are plenty of spooky activities to keep the whole family entertained. Here’s our guide to Halloween acitivites in Kent this … Continue reading
Building experts set to step in to save crumbling Greenan Castle after residents’ concerns – Daily Record
A crumbling castle perched on a cliff edge needs a crucial safety check, it is claimed. Building experts from South Ayrshire Council and Historic Environment Scotland are due to inspect Greenan Castle in response to concerns from residents. The 16th century romantic ruin is privately owned so the titleholder is responsible for any repairs. But … Continue reading
Always Wanted Your Very Own Castle? Head to Redstone, Colorado Oct 7th
ASPEN, Colo., Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — At the turn of the 20th century, John Cleveland Osgood was a powerful coal and steel industrialist who pioneered his way into being one of the wealthiest people in the United States (purportedly raking as the sixth wealthiest man in the country in 1900). A significant portion of Osgood’s … Continue reading
Living a fairy-tale life in a gothic castle in Germany
I am living a fairy-tale cliché every day, in a magical setting in Germany. My bedroom has its own turret, I have a key to the castle’s front door, and I sometimes wear a crown as part of my uniform. Since May I have been working as a tour guide at Lichtenstein Castle in Württemberg … Continue reading
Rickie Fowler buys $14m Florida mansion | Golf Magazine News & Forum | bunkered – bunkered.co.uk
RICKIE FOWLER Rickie Fowler is reportedly shelling out more than half of his PGA Tour career earnings on a giant waterside Florida mansion. The 27-year-old, who was one of Davis Love III’s captain’s picks for next week’s Ryder Cup, has treated himself before the match to a $14m home in Jupiter, according to south Florida … Continue reading
Historic Scarritt Mansion destroyed by fire | Local News – KMBC Home
In a devastating blow to a northeast Kansas City neighborhood, the historic Scarritt Mansion was destroyed by fire Monday morning. Fire crews were on-scene hours later Monday morning working to extinguish hot spots inside the William Chick Scarritt residence on Norledge Ave. near N. Indiana Ave. Crews were originally called to the scene around 5 … Continue reading
Iran interested in Russian tourists | THEAsiaN
Iran interested in Russian tourists 作者: The AsiaN Editor on 19 September , 2016.类别: All, Asia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Culture, History, Middle East, News, People, Society标签: Iran, Russia, tourism A tourist takes pictures of a historical Caravanserai in Semnan province, Iran, Aug. 15, 2016. The complex of Miandasht Caravanserai contains several extraordinary buildings, including three … Continue reading
Australian knights punch above their weight in jousting renaissance – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Australian knights punch above their weight in jousting renaissance Updated September 19, 2016 15:10:36 Step aside, horse racing, there’s a new sport of kings in Australia. Or, to be more exact, a sport of knights. Fuelled by the incredible popularity of shows like Game of Thrones, jousting is experiencing a renaissance as medieval festivals across … Continue reading
PressTV-France to construct castle in medieval way
It’s hard to understand how magnificent castles were built centuries ago. A team of master builders and archaeologists in France have set out to understand just that by constructing their own masterpiece using the most basic tools and materials. Workers are using stone, clay, wood, fire and a lot of sweat to construct a castle from scratch … Continue reading