Wernigerode Castle in the Harz Mountains of Germany
Towering 300 ft above the town of Wernigerode in the Harz Mountains of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, stands a romantic baroque …
Medieval-Era
10 Fascinating Facts About Mont Saint-Michel: the Medieval City on a Rock
Rising hundreds of feet above a rocky islet amidst vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides stands a Gothic Benedictine …
10 Amazing Facts About the French Medieval City of Carcassonne
The medieval walled city of Carcassonne sits in the luscious valley of the Aude river—the gap between the Pyrenees and …
Edward I - The Lord of the Ring of Welsh Castles
Edward I of England Stand on the banks of the River Conwy at night and gaze across at the floodlit Conwy Castle, its …
A Brief History of Christmas Markets
Something happens at this time of year all across Northern Europe, especially in Germany. Pretty little stalls huddle …
The Pillars of the Earth - Inside England's Medieval Cathedrals
From the Middle Ages until the advent of the skyscraper, Cathedrals were often the world's tallest buildings. In 1311, …
Chivalry - the Knight's Code of Honor
If you're picturing a knight in shining armor rescuing a damsel in distress, you're not alone. Consider the 1885 Frank …
Castles of England and Wales as Victorians Saw Them
Before there was the motorcar, Victorians traveled to see castles by train and horse-drawn carriage. There was no …
A Brief History of Toilets
The word toilet derives from the French word toile, meaning a "cloth" (toilette is a "small cloth"), that was draped …