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A Weekend on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Isle of Skye, Scotland, is a land of myth, legend, and swirling mists that easily transport a visitor through time. The history of the island goes back to the Neolithic Period, and it has been the site of...
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Nuremberg Castle
The Imperial Castle is Nuremberg's landmark, a symbol for the power and importance of the Holy Roman Empire. Nuremberg (Nürnberg), first documented as a royal estate in 1050, was an important base for the domestic power politics...
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How to Take a Medieval Castle
Besieging a medieval castle was a difficult task – just look at the histories of Dover Castle and Kenilworth Castle! Attacking armies often had to rely on ingenious tools and methods to get the job done. Find...
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Windsor Castle, Upper Ward
The Upper Ward of Windsor Castle, England. The castle was first built by William the Conqueror c. 1070 CE and then added to by many monarchs thereafter.
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Dunluce Castle, Reconstructed
Dunluce Castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland was built around 1500 CE. The castle was abandoned in 1639 CE, and the town surrounding the castle was abandoned just two years later. This gif shows a reconstruction...
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Round Tower, Windsor Castle
The Round Tower of Windsor Castle, England. The castle was first built by William the Conqueror c. 1070 CE and then added to by many monarchs thereafter. Today's version of the Round Tower dates to the reign of George...
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Dover Castle Keep
The donjon or keep of Dover Castle, Kent, England. The castle was first built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century CE and it was then extensively rebuilt with new walls and a keep added by Henry II (r. 1154-1189 CE).
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Remains of the Dry Moat at Hara Castle
Remains of the dry moat at Hara Castle, photograph by Matthew Allison, 4 October 2025. A dry moat that protected the inner ward of Hara Castle, Minamishimabara. Although the castle itself is now gone, this dry...
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Inner Wall & Donjon, Dover Castle
The inner walls and donjon (keep) of Dover Castle, Kent, England. First built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century CE it was then extensively rebuilt with new walls and a donjon added by Henry II (r. 1154-1189...
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Rochester Castle
Rochester Castle, Kent, England, which was built from the late 11th-12th century CE and which has one of the best-preserved tower keeps anywhere.
