The tiny autonomous region in the Alps with loads of castles and 3 languages
This tiny sliver of land is home to just 128,000 people, yet boasts some of Europe's most breathtaking landscapes and fascinating history.
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Saladin: a hero of Islam and scourge of the crusaders
Utilising a Frankish attack on a Muslim caravan in the trans-Jordan area as a cause for war, he invaded the kingdom of Jerusalem with a huge force of troops gathered from across his domain, and laid ...
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The Tower of Nesle: The Medieval Scandal That Led to the Revival of the Salic Law, Barring Women from the Throne
Alexandre Dumas, the renowned author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, lived a life nearly as eventful ...
Where to find Europe’s best castles
One of the most beautiful castles in Europe and likely the most recognizable in the world, Neuschwanstein served as the ...
Historic French castle where Napoleon buried treasure hits the market — for a surprisingly cheap price
A medieval French castle dripping with history — and possibly Napoleon’s hidden gold — is for sale, asking $3.8 million.
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Duwisib, an Unusual Medieval Castle in the Namibian Desert
Additionally, because it was near the desert, providing infrastructure and services was a significant challenge, as was the need to import all the building materials—except for the distinctive red ...
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17th-century castle defenses — the first ever found — discovered in UK. See the find
The abatises were found in front of the medieval gatehouse of Sheffield Castle, a strategic point. The stakes were crudely made, meaning they may have been made in haste as an attack approached ...