Looking for a family-friendly holiday in the UK? Whether you’re looking for a relaxing break or an action-packed adventure, the UK has it all, especially when it comes to choosing from… Read More
During the medieval period, spanning from the 5th to the 15th century, remarkable advancements in architecture emerged alongside conflicts and significant innovation. Eve… Read More
Looking for ideas for fun days out in the East Midlands? You’ve come to the right place!
I grew up in the Midlands and have explored almost every corner of this diverse region. With… Read More
I recently stayed in the beautiful English city of Leicester – mainly because I wanted to see the Cathedral and grave of Richard III (you might like to read my blog about the Churches… Read More
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Published Jul 08, 2023 • 6 minute read
Caerphilly Castle features an impressive m… Read More
Step into the enchanting world of Castle Keeps! If you’ve ever been curious about those impressive towers in medieval castles, you’ve come to the right place. This article will e… Read More
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Star Trek: The Original Series episodes ‘What Are Little Girls Made Of?’ (S1, Ep7), ‘Catspaw’ (S2, Ep7), and ‘Wo… Read More
10 Historical Fiction Sub-Genres That Will Leave You Amazed
Historical fiction has the power to transport readers to a different time and place, allowing them to experience history through… Read More
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The Reti opening is one of the most iconic openings in chess to emerge out of the 20th century and chess players of all levels of experience have been able to depend on this… Read More
Nuremberg is a historic city in the Bavaria region of Germany, situated on the Pegnitz River and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. The city is renowned for its rich history, particularly its role… Read More
LocationLaunceston, Cornwall, England (Google Maps Location)Open for VisitorsYesOwned byThe Duchy of CornwallRooms AvailableNoLaunceston Castle is set on a large natural mound in Cornwall an… Read More
Totnes Castle has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the 11th century. This Norman castle was built by Baldwin de Brione and was later taken over by the Earl of Devon. Today, the… Read More
Want to make the most of an affordable or free York day trip? Follow our one-day York itinerary to see the city’s historical and cultural highlights.
North Yorkshire’… Read More
Written by Ben KespKingdom of ThomondThe Kingdom of Munster was an Irish kingdom on the south west corner of Ireland and existed from as early as 1st century BC to the year 1118. The Rock o… Read More
In this article, we will show a list of the 18 best locations to live in Ireland stunning place to live in; the Republic of Ireland is an island country in western Europe. Up to it… Read More
One of the most fascinating periods in history, the medieval era spanned the 5th century to about around the 15th, starting with the fall of the Roman Empire and merging into the Renaissance… Read More
LocationLes Andelys, Normandy, France (Google Maps)Open for VisitorsYesOfficial WebsiteChateau GaillardRooms AvailableYes (Wedding, Events, Filming)Although Chateau Gaillard is now in ruins… Read More
The incredible structure that is the Tower of London has quite the storied history. Home to kings and queens, their families, prisoners, animals, crown jewels, money—just name it! Much… Read More
Some destinations are the most popular in EuropeAccording to a recent study, the most popular destinations in Europe are France, Italy, and Spain. Switzerland and Germany are also popular de… Read More
Throughout the European continent, you’ll find magical palaces and castles. Relics of days gone by, the castles of Europe are also important cultural sights and tourist attractions. If… Read More
It's the summer holidays and you're sitting on your favourite picnic blanket. The sun is shining and you're watching your kids run around the field in front of a castle ruin. You've spent t… Read More
Castles of France occupy a special place among the world’s attractions. First of all, the Loire Valley, the architecture of the palace complexes and the beauty of the park areas surrou… Read More
Every time you think about going on vacation, you have to carefully plan out the things you want to see and experience, but most importantly where you want to stay. Whether at a hotel or a r… Read More