If you’ve ever fantasised about thundering up the steps of your own castle to gaze across your domain while your minions address you as ‘my liege’, then behold!

The iconic and protected Visborggaard Castle in north Jutland has been put up for sale for the first time since 1938.

“We started marketing it on Tuesday and we’ve already received 10 inquiries, of which three were serious,” Steen Royberg from Nybolig Erhverv Aalborg told TV News.

“And by serious, I mean they… (View original article)

VENTURE seven miles northwest of Dundalk in Co. Louth and you will find the ruins of Castle Roche.

This once magnificent Norman castle, was placed strategically on a rocky outcrop with extraordinary views of the surrounding countryside.

In its day, a deep moat and strong walls made it a virtually impenetrable fortress for its inhabitants, but for the unlucky soul who built the castle, the danger came from within.

The castle was built at the request of Rohesia de Verdu… (View original article)

Sep 29, 2016 07:49 AM EDT

Archaeologists in Japan have made an exciting and not to mention baffling discovery. In the ruins of Katsuren Castle located in Uruma, Okinawa, ancient Roman coins dating back to the 17th century have been uncovered. Does this discovery show a link between the Japanese and the Romans?

“It is a strange and interesting find. We don’t think that there is a direct link between the Roman Empire and Katsuren Castle, but the discovery confirm… (View original article)

A celebration of autumn comes to Beeston Castle and Woodland Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2, as the castle celebrates its annual autumn fair.

Falconry displays, music, foraging, local craftsmen, wildlife groups and even a dog show will be among the outdoor entertainments on offer over the weekend, as well as a chance to explore the castle’s 4,000 year history and 40 acres of woodland park.

The two day fair offers families the chance to immerse themselves in all … (View original article)