Blogs Medieval Helmets by Luke Franklin February 24, 2023 by Luke Franklin February 24, 2023 Imagine yourself standing on a battlefield, armoured, with a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. What do you perceive to be the most crucial piece of …
Blogs 5 Castles that are Important for Learning the History of the Victorian Era by Luke Franklin February 14, 2023 by Luke Franklin February 14, 2023 Before we start analyzing Victorian castles, let’s dive into history and understand the key concepts. The Victorian era is a period that is directly related to the reign of Queen …
Top Choices 5 Famous Medieval Songs List by Luke Franklin January 30, 2023 by Luke Franklin January 30, 2023 The musical scene of the medieval period creates a clear picture of the culture and society that existed during that era. Early medieval songs were mainly vocal and mostly about …
Blogs Renaissance Attire: A Look into Medieval Fashion by Luke Franklin January 21, 2023 by Luke Franklin January 21, 2023 From the ornate and opulent attire of kings and queens to the humble and functional garments of the common folk, medieval fashion was as diverse as it was intricate. With …
Blogs Education in Medieval England by Luke Franklin January 20, 2023 by Luke Franklin January 20, 2023 If you thought your education was tough, try attending school in medieval England! In those days, students had to endure hours of lectures in stuffy classrooms. And if they didn’t …
German Castles Schloss Sigmaringen: The Second Largest Castle in Germany by Luke Franklin January 9, 2023 by Luke Franklin January 9, 2023 Location Sigmaringen, Swabian Alb, Germany (Google Maps) Open for Visitors Yes Owned by Private Owners Official Website Hohenzollern Palace Rooms Available No Schloss Sigmaringen, located in Germany, was once the …
Blogging The Benefits of Rest Stops by Luke Franklin December 16, 2022 by Luke Franklin December 16, 2022 Driving on a long, continuous highway will eventually wear you down, leave you tired, and in need of rest. Stopping on the side of a busy, traffic-packed highway is dangerous. …
English Castles Everything you need to know before you visit Totnes Castle by Luke Franklin November 21, 2022 by Luke Franklin November 21, 2022 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 …
Scottish Castles Edinburgh Castle – History, Architecture, Wedding & Facts by Luke Franklin September 9, 2022 by Luke Franklin September 9, 2022 As Edinburgh Castle, few buildings in Scotland have such an important place in the nation’s history or have been so central to its sense of identity. Perched high atop an …
French Château's Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire- French Ornament by Luke Franklin August 16, 2022 by Luke Franklin August 16, 2022 Location Chaumont-sur-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France (Google Maps) Open for Visitors Yes Owned by Government of France Official Website The domain of Chaumont-sur-Loire Rooms Available Events, Weddings Chateau de Chaumont, …