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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Researchers Enter and Observe the Tomb of Emperor Shomu - Part of Matsunaga Hisahide's Castle from the Sengoku Period

Researchers from various academic associations were granted permission to enter and observe the Tomb of Emperor Shomu, marking the first such access since 2008.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Could Turaida Castle have been the great castle of the Livonian ruler Kaupo? Historians' versions

The article explores the historical significance of Turaida Castle, discussing its role as a military fortification and center of power during the Christianization of Latvia.

Feb 27 • 09:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fire Damages a Listed Building in the Grounds of the Castle in Prague's Veleslavín

A fire has damaged a protected historical building in the Veleslavín area of Prague.

Feb 26 • 09:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Rural President without the Castle? Change Would Benefit Us, But Czechs Will Not Allow It, Says Groman

Publicist Martin Groman discusses the symbolic role of the Czech President and the unrealistic expectations surrounding the office.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Picturesque Irish castle town with ancient gardens and top restaurants

The article highlights the charming village of Lismore in County Waterford, Ireland, known for its historical castle, ancient gardens, and excellent dining options.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Castle Gardeners Are Trying to Propagate Trees Connected to T. G. Masaryk

Experts are attempting to propagate two trees associated with the first Czechoslovak president, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, as part of a conservation effort.

Feb 18 • 10:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bavarian History: A Castle as Residence and Town Hall

The article discusses a new book that details the history of the Ismaning Castle, cherished by the family of Duchess Auguste Amalie of Leuchtenberg in the 19th century.

Feb 16 • 13:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Gold Train near Książ Castle? The Expert has no doubts

Experts claim they are on the verge of significant discoveries about the legendary Gold Train, particularly focusing on a mysterious tunnel believed to be underground near Książ Castle.

Feb 14 • 17:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hilltop village with the best views and ancient Norman castle

Crayke, a hilltop village in North Yorkshire, features the ruins of a historic Norman castle and offers stunning countryside views and a notable pub.

Feb 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Unforgettable' fairy tale cottage near frozen in time village

The Swiss Cottage in a picturesque Irish village will open to the public in March 2026 as a notable historical site.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Do you know how the name of the city of Kuldiga originated?

Cultural experts discuss the origins of the name Kuldiga and its historical significance within the Hanseatic League.

Feb 7 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Of pentagonal floor, one of the oldest lighthouses in the peninsula was built inside this Cantabrian castle

The Santa Ana Castle, overlooking the historical site of Castro Urdiales in Cantabria, is home to one of the oldest lighthouses on the Iberian Peninsula.

Feb 4 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The imposing Arab-origin castle where you can take a trip back in time in this key city in Extremadura

The city of Trujillo in Cáceres province boasts an Arab-origin fortress from the 9th century, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's historical significance.

Feb 3 • 11:50 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The main square of this small town was formerly the courtyard of the local castle

The main square of Carcelén, once the courtyard of the town's castle, is a significant historical and architectural site in Albacete province.

Feb 2 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

This castle is not located high like other fortresses because it was built to defend a spring of water

The article describes a unique castle in Seville that challenges conventional military design by being built at a low elevation to protect a water spring.

Jan 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

New Book: The History of the Parish Churches St. Peter and Paul in Grünwald

Wolfgang Kuny reflects on the historical changes of Grünwald, specifically focusing on the diminished state of its once-prominent castle, as explored in his new book.

Jan 15 • 12:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's hidden gem castle with 'atmospheric' ruins and unique leaning tower

A Grade I listed medieval castle in Northumberland, known for its picturesque ruins and a leaning tower likened to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, has been recognized as one of the top three castles in the region.

Jan 14 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The iconic castle of Catalan Gothic that was inhabited until the 70s

The article discusses the historical significance and beauty of various iconic castles in Spain, highlighting a particular Catalan Gothic castle that remained inhabited until the 1970s.

Jan 13 • 10:39 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The unmistakable wall of this village in Castellón that surrounds a mountain and protects a castle at its summit

Morella, in the province of Castellón, boasts an emblematic heritage site with over 2,000 meters of walls surrounding a mountain topped by a medieval castle, showcasing the historical evolution of the locality.

Jan 9 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Before the Place des Quinconces, the Trompette Castle: When Bordeaux Lived Under the Cannons

The article discusses the historical significance of the Trompette Castle in Bordeaux, a formidable fortress built in the 15th century that symbolized royal authority and suspicion towards the recently conquered city.

Jan 4 • 08:03 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Mudéjar Church in Spain that has been declared a World Heritage Site

A Mudéjar church in Cervera de la Cañada, Zaragoza, blends medieval castle architecture with spiritual elements, showcasing a unique historical coexistence.

Jan 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Declared Cultural Interest, this fortress in a town of Castellón had four towers and occupied 5,000 square meters

The castle of Cervera del Maestre in Castellón has been declared a Cultural Interest Site, showcasing its historical significance and impressive architecture.

Jan 1 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Neither Pedraza nor Ayllón: the town of Segovia that housed three distinct cultures and preserves a medieval castle

Cuéllar is a historically significant town in Segovia, known for its medieval roots and the coexistence of three distinct cultures within its territory.

Dec 29 • 15:18 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

From Lednice Castle they made a German Neuschwanstein. Filmmakers filmed a historical series in Moravia

Filmmakers created a historical series inspired by Neuschwanstein Castle at Lednice Castle in Moravia.

Dec 28 • 11:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Playful, Cheeky, and Incredibly Fun. Twelve Teenagers Created an Unconventional Book about Troja Castle

A group of twelve teenagers collaborated to create an engaging and visually unique publication about Troja Castle, aimed at making the historical site appealing to youth.

Dec 27 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

In this imposing castle, with a nearly 40-meter tower, was imprisoned Juana I

The Castillo de la Mota in Medina del Campo, Valladolid, is a magnificent fortress known for its historical significance and architectural beauty, having been a central point during the late Middle Ages and a site of notable events in monarchy history.

Dec 26 • 11:30 UTC

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