Battle Castle: Chateau Gaillard Trailer and Web Comic
This Thursday Battle Castle Episode 2: Chateau Gaillard premieres. Take a look at the trailer and the incredible web comic they released. Then tune into
28 February 2012
Battle Castle Review: Medieval Castles brought to life
Battle Castle a new series by Parallax Film Productions (Blowdown, Ancient Megastructures) is set to debut tomorrow night on History Television (Canada). There are numerous
22 February 2012
England: Royal jousting at Blenheim Palace
The two armoured knights thundered down the lists, helmets gleaming, lances pointed viciously towards each other, shields held protectively high, horses gaily caparisoned, charging boldly
22 February 2012
Tourism policy offers rare chance to see inside Swansea Castle
Swansea Council has announced the city centre castle will be open to the public this weekend as part of Swansea’s St David’s week celebrations. Tours
20 February 2012
Spiders to remain kings of the castle during restoration work
Here’s a fun little fact: I have a mild case of arachnophobia, spiders specifically. It all started in the corn fields when I was a
17 February 2012
Battle Castle Trailer: Crac des Chevaliers
Our friends at Battle Castle have released the trailer for the first episode of the series. And as you probably guessed by the title it
13 February 2012
Medieval Castles in 3D
The good folks over at Battle Castle have outdone themselves! First they create a show about medieval castles, then they give us great medieval recipes
31 January 2012
For Sale: 30-Bedroom Medieval Castle In Italy For $58 Million
An historic castle in Italy’s Piemonte Torino, built sometime between the 9th and 14th century, is on sale for $58 million. The castle has 30
30 January 2012
Make-A-Wish Foundation Makes a Castle
So what if the expression is a cliché? For one small-town kid suffering from a disease, dreams — even medieval-themed dreams of knighthood, chivalry and
30 January 2012
Rooms to rent in an ancient castle in Durham
The 11th-century Durham Castle is benefitting from a £5-million refurbishment – and now offers holiday accommodation within its ancient walls. The UNESCO World Heritage Site
24 January 2012
King of the historic castles
Considering its importance, I thought it would be bigger. Not that walls 3.5-metres thick and 12-metres high are insubstantial, but I’d expected a castle that
20 January 2012
Best Castle Hotels in Germany
Several medieval castles in Germany have been turned into hotels that offer royal treatment. These castle hotels located atop hills with picturesque surrounding and peaceful
18 January 2012
Northampton’s medieval castle remains to be brought to the surface
The underground remains of Northampton Castle could be brought to the surface under new proposals to regenerate a historic area of the town. Dr Marie
12 January 2012
Oystermouth Castle secrets to be unearthed
Dark vaulted chambers and spiral staircases that haven’t been explored for hundreds of years will soon be available for history fans to discover at Swansea’s
11 January 2012
LEGO® announces Kingdoms Joust
LEGO® announced a new addition to their Kingdoms line. The LEGO® Kingdoms Joust features 1,575 pieces, 9 minifigures, knights and 6 detailed rooms. LEGO® suggests
5 October 2011
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