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An 800-Year-Old Medieval English Castle Once Home to Richard II Listed for £9.5 Million
An early-medieval castle in the Lake District area of England with a royal history and a dramatic tower hit the market last week for £9.5 million (US$11.99 million). Appleby Castle, as it’s ...
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The Castles of King Ludwig II of Bavaria
Some of the most iconic castles in the world are associated with King Ludwig II of Bavaria. A romantic dreamer, often re ...
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How medieval Muslim migrants helped build Europe's castles, churches and monasteries
She argues in her monumental new book Islamesque (2024) that in early medieval Europe the world ... The West Front at Castle Acre Priory in south England’s Norfolk was built by a Palestinian ...
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14 Beautiful Castles in Scotland — From Cliffside Ruins to Present-day Royal Homes
Mary Queen of Scots lived her early years in Sterling Castle, and you may recognize the grounds from recent TV shows. The medieval style of Eilean Donan Castle makes it one of the most ...
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Health and hygiene in a castle
What people's health was like during medieval times What toilets and bathrooms were like in castles What people's teeth were like in medieval times What the plague was and how people tried to cure ...