Castles

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 »

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 »

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 »

The castle that sits at the huge area of 39,826 sq ft is undoubtedly Italy’s most beautiful palace and is considered one of the most unique monuments. It has a garden that has a capacity of accommodating around 300 guests. It is located beside a beautiful Romanic chapel that was built in 850 A.C. This … Continue reading »

Patrick Boyle, The Earl of Glasgow and his son David, Viscount Kelburn pose at their home Kelburn Castle on August 30 in Largs, Scotland. The Earl of Glasgow has asked Historic Scotland if the graffiti can remain as a permanent feature of the Castle. The local council allowed the mural to be painted on the … Continue reading »

Cragged edges, haunting facades and fascinating back stories, all things that combine to produce the compellingly beautiful ruined castles of England – whose green and pleasant land is veritably pock-marked with such historical sites. These dramatic vestiges stand as testimony to a history full of conquests and battles, of devastating civil wars and the clashes … Continue reading »

Peleș Castle (pronounced Pelish Castle) is located in Sinaia (pronounced Sin-eye-a) Romania – a mountain town/resort in the Carpathians – which is the first city I visited outside of Bucharest. I’d have to say the drive to Sinaia and the other cities I visited (stay tuned for upcoming posts) was a touristic adventure in itself. … Continue reading »

The area of today’s Hikone City was inhabited ever since ancient times (Jomon Period, 8000 years ago) and it was famous because it was producing the rice for the Imperial House. The first castle built here was destroyed in 1600, during the Battle of Sekigahara, when the lord of Hikone was defeated. As a reward … Continue reading »

Historian John Harrison, chair of the SLHS, who initiated the project, said: “Archaeologists using remote-sensing geophysics, have located remains of a circular ditch and other earth works beneath the King’s Knot. “The finds show that the present mound was created on an older site and throws new light on a tradition that King Arthur’s Round … Continue reading »

24 August 2011 Last updated at 17:41 ET Windsor Castle will be powered by hydro-electricity, the royal household has said. The castle will be supplied by Southeast Power Engineering Ltd (SEPEL), after former renewable energy plans were halted in 2009. Two hydro-electric turbines at Romney Weir on the River Thames will be lifted into position … Continue reading »