Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Bolsover Castle | English Heritage
There’s a fairytale quality to Bolsover Castle that makes it a firm favourite with anyone looking for a great value day out in the East Midlands. Highlights include the sumptuously painted walls and ceilings of the Little Castle, intricately carved fireplaces and the magnificent indoor Riding School. There is plenty to do for all the … Continue reading
Luxury Real Estate: Winnetka, Ill., Estate, Listed at $32 Million, to Be Auctioned | Private Properties – WSJ.com
A Winnetka, Ill., estate that is listed for $32 million comes up for auction this fall with no minimum reserve. The property is owned by Deborah Jarol, who said she is selling because her children are now grown. Ms. Jarol said she and her husband, a real-estate investor, spent nearly five years building the 27,000-square-foot, … Continue reading
Chateau for Sale in Paris | Chateaux For Sale Paris
Investing in a Paris Chateau – What You Need to Know Owning a chateau, and a French one at that, is a dream that is beyond the reach of most people. However, if you can afford to invest in one, you have a wide range of chateaux to choose from across the country. And what … Continue reading
Archaeologists Discover 2,000-Year-Old Mayan Palace in Mexico | Fox News Latino
Mexico City –  A team of Mexican specialists discovered remnants of a 2,000-year-old Mayan palace at an archaeological site in the southeastern state of Chiapas. “The discovery constitutes the first architectural evidence of such an early occupation of the ancient Mayan cities of the Upper Usumacinta basin,” in the Lacandona Jungle, the National Institute … Continue reading
Bavaria, Germany: King Ludwig’s legacy – Telegraph
Who knows? The enduring appeal of Ludwig is that he was and is an enigma. And while in his lifetime he cut a lonely and ultimately tragic figure, he is today perhaps the only German king who is genuinely loved. The 125th anniversary of Ludwig’s death is being marked with a host of special exhibitions, … Continue reading
Hay-McKinney Mansion a perfect spot to tour history: Full House (video) | cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A grand old lady from Cleveland’s past has had a little nip and tuck. The Hay-McKinney Mansion was closed for two years for restoration projects, but the Western Reserve Historical Society recently reopened the 1911 Italian Renaissance-style building. I couldn’t resist an opportunity to wander through a grand old house, and I … Continue reading
Transformers director Michael Bay puts ultra modern Santa Barbara pad up for a blockbusting $4.8 million | Mail Online
Transformers director Michael Bay puts his ultra modern Santa Barbara mansion up for a blockbusting $6.8 million Last updated at 8:06 AM on 2nd September 2011 With several smash hit movies to his name, Michael Bay is a millionaire several times over and owns homes in Bel Air and Miami Beach. But he’s clearly not … Continue reading
Bronx Castle Folly Evacuated After Irene-Induced Mudslide – Disaster Watch – Curbed NY
Thursday, September 1, 2011, by Kelsey Keith Hurricane Irene was a sly one indeed; sparing downtown monuments but causing mudslides in the Bronx. The ‘slide in question hit at 1:30 am Sunday morning and forced a resident evacuation from Villa Charlotte Brontë before barreling down the western side of the co-op complex on an almost … Continue reading
BBC News – Caerlaverock Castle hosts Medieval Mayhem event
News photos from around the world Photos from around the world on 2 September Photos from around the world on 1 September Wootton Bassett marks end of repatriations Photos from around the world on 30 August In the wake of Tropical Storm Irene Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan Adjusting to life after the colo… (View … Continue reading
Ashton Kutcher’s $2,000,000 Mobile Mansion | Silly Millions
Does this make anyone else sick? He was good on Punked because he didn’t have to act. Funny thing is, Will Smith has one of these. If not mistaken, he had the first one that was made. No one seems to think anything of Will Smith having one, but seems to be a crime for … Continue reading