A skeleton unearthed beneath the chapel of Stirling Castle in Scotland has been identified as the first confirmed archaeological case of death by trebuchet. / READ MORE /
You may well know William Morris as the designer of the most beloved wallpaper patterns from Victorian Britain. But did you know that his outrage at the botched restoration of a church led him to found the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings in 1877? A true ‘heritage hero’ from the past and a radical Victorian who taught Europe to restore its old buildings with respect. / READ MORE /
The exhibition 'Thin Ice — Inuit on Display', open from 15 May to 1 November 2026 in Moritzburg Castle, German, may be one of the most thought-provoking exhibitions currently showing in any castle in Europe. / READ MORE /
When Emperor Charles IV founded Karlštejn Castle in 1348, he had one purpose in mind: to build the safest possible place on earth for the things he valued above all else. Not gold. Not weapons. But holy relics. Find out what makes Karlštejn unlike almost any other medieval fortress in Europe. / READ MORE /
The Baroque era, spanning the 17th and 18th centuries, witnessed a remarkable fusion of art, architecture, and nature, giving rise to the elaborate and meticulously designed Baroque gardens across Europe. To understand the genesis of this distinct style, one must delve into the predecessors that laid the groundwork for Baroque garden architecture and explore its enduring influence on subsequent styles.
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During our summer holiday in the Italian Alps, my wife and I set out to visit the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi, located roughly ten kilometres south of Turin, Italy. Expecting a charming historical site, we were unprepared for the grandeur that awaited us... / READ MORE /
For centuries, the European nobility has stood as a bastion of tradition, power, and influence across the continent. With a rich tapestry of titles and histories, the noble families of Europe have shaped the cultural and political landscape of the region. From kings and queens to dukes, earls, barons, and beyond, each title carries its own legacy and significance, rooted in the tumultuous history of the continent. / READ MORE /
In the annals of architectural grandeur, few edifices can rival the Palace of Versailles, that shimmering monument to French regal ambition. From its genesis as a humble hunting lodge, it ascended to become the nec plus ultra of monarchical majesty, a lodestar for every king, duke, earl, and baron who ever dared to etch their name in marble across Europe’s courts. / READ MORE /