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This Medieval City Was a Viking Fortress, a Wool-trading Center, and a Railway Hub — and Now It's the Perfect History-focused Getaway
A Roman fortress, then a Viking stronghold, followed by a Medieval wool-trading center, then an Industrial railway hub, and finally, a confectionary capital. In the centuries since its founding in 71 ...
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Secret Military Tunnels Revealed Under 575-Year-Old Castle
Ground scans beneath the medieval fortification of Milan's Sforza Castle ... whose original plan for St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City would inspire Michelangelo) and the painter and polymath ...
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Beyond Windsor, These 5 English Castles Are Must-Visit Treasures
Each property offers a unique glimpse into England's past, from medieval fortifications to romantic Victorian reconstructions, all set within the stunning landscapes that the National Trust works ...
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Castle warfare expert rates castle and fortress scenes for realism
Medieval-fortification expert Michael S. Fulton looks at eight castle-defense scenes from popular TV shows and movies and rates them based on realism. He looks at "Outlaw King" (2018), "Vikings ...