Castles

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

Comments (0) Extensive inscriptions and witch marks dating back to the medieval period have been discovered at Bodiam Castle in Sussex. A recent survey commissioned by the National Trust by medieval graffiti expert Matt Champion found a number of significant discoveries which far exceed the quantity of marks the castle was originally thought to have. The … Continue reading »

Castle Valer’s interior features 80 rooms. (Submitted photo: Concierge Auctions) Count Spaur zu Flavon und Valer’s family had lived in its 80-room castle in the Dolomites for more than 650 years; having recently poured more than 10 million euros ($11.25 million) into its restoration, the count decided in 2012 that it was time to sell. … Continue reading »

Carbisdale Castle has been taken off the market and it is believed that a wealthy shoe designer is the new potential buyer who wants to turn it into a private home. Owners the Scottish Youth Hostel Association (SYHA) said that offers for the 109-year-old, 40-bedroom building, sited near Ardgay, are being considered. It is the … Continue reading »

CASTLE Goring is open for business – and Lady C is excited. Lady Colin Campbell has been restoring the once-dilapidated Grade I listed castle just outside Worthing since she bought it in 2013 and this summer she has opened it as a wedding and events venue. “Byron called it the most romantic castle in the … Continue reading »

The Executive’s handling of David Gordon’s appointment as its first press secretary is a classic example of why they desperately need a radical change to how they communicate with the public. Stormont has long struggled to project a public image of confidence and proficiency, with its very existence being threatened on numerous occasions since devolution … Continue reading »