Here John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, won a great allied victory over the forces of Louis XIV, thus saving Europe from French domination. The name Blenheim derives from… Read More »The Blenheim Castle (Marlborough, Oxfordshire)
The exact total number of castles in Spain is not readily available, but it’s estimated that there are over 2,500 castles and fortifications scattered across the country. These structures vary… Read More »14 Amazing castles in Spain
As Emperor of France, Napoleon had several residences, including: Tuileries Palace in Paris: The Tuileries Palace was Napoleon’s primary residence in Paris. It was located adjacent to the Louvre and… Read More »Castles and palaces: Napoleon’s residences as Emperor of France
Queribus is one of the “Five Sons of Carcassonne”, along with Aguilar, Peyrepertuse, Termes and Puilaurens: five castles strategically placed to defend the French border against the Spanish, until the… Read More »The “Five Sons of Carcassonne” (cathar castles in South France)
Uruk was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, located in what is now southern Iraq. It was one of the most important Sumerian city-states and played an important role in the… Read More »Digital Reconstruction of one one of old great city in the world, Uruk
Plaza from Cáceres, Spain Plaza from Salamanca, Spain Plaza de la Corredera from Córdoba (Spain)
In Warwickshire; Ambrose Holbech bought Farnborough in 1684 and the Holbech family still lives in the house. The house was rebuilt in early 18th century and more space was made… Read More »Farnborough Hall