Tag: castles
The Unexpected Décor Inside This 1,000-Year-Old Norman Castle
When Frieda Gormley, co-founder of House of Hackney, and her husband Javvy took on the lease of Trematon Castle, they swapped a tiny Hackney garden for nine acres of Norman history in Cornwall. Eight years on, the 1068 estate is home to their family of fo...
Inside the Lavish Homes of America’s Gilded Age
Step inside America's most breathtaking estates, from architectural masterpieces and luxurious grand resorts to homes inspired by some of the nation's greatest artists. See it all in this two-hour marathon.
What's Inside Nosferatu's Castle?
What’s really inside Nosferatu’s castle? High above the Orava River in northern Slovakia stands Orava Castle — the real medieval fortress used as Count Orlok’s lair in the 1922 silent horror film Nosferatu. Built in the 13th century after the Mongol invas...
Inside John's Mini English Castle
What’s it actually like to live in one of the world’s smallest and most famous castles? In this episode of INTO THEIR SPACE, we step inside Dinton Castle, the iconic 18th-century folly famously restored on Grand Designs.
Inside A Castle Home, Restored After 430 Years
The Towie Barclay Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, once visited by the late Queen Mother, has all the features of a traditional castle like shot holes, gun loops and stone walls. The 2.7-acre castle grounds, also includes a walled garden, gardener's cot...
Bacon’s Castle: America’s Oldest Brick House and A Jacobean Jewel by the James River
Discover the remarkable history and architecture of Bacon’s Castle in Surry County, Virginia — built in 1665, seized during Bacon’s Rebellion, and today a richly layered museum site that invites you to walk through early colonial life, enslaved labor, and...
Stirling Castle: Inside The Perfectly Preserved Home Of Mary, Queen Of Scots
Step inside Stirling Castle, one the most historically important castle in Scotland, as we explore its incredible history.
UNESCO adds Bavaria's Neuschwanstein to World Heritage List
Four residences of King Ludwig II of Bavaria have been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
French Château Hides an Underground City
Château de Brézé isn't just a castle – it's a medieval survival masterpiece hiding 3 kilometers of underground tunnels, rooms, and an entire troglodyte city carved into limestone.
Strawberry Hill: The Gothic Masterpiece That Haunted 18th Century Europe
In 1747, on the banks of the Thames in Twickenham, Horace Walpole set out to build something extraordinary – a “little Gothic castle” unlike anything seen before. The result was Strawberry Hill, a theatrical masterpiece that would ignite Britain’s Gothic...
Chambord Castle: Da Vinci's Secret Masterpiece?
A royal fortress, 400 rooms, a stairway that defies logic… and maybe the fingerprints of Leonardo da Vinci himself? Dive into a 500-year-old architectural enigma that’s baffled experts for centuries!
The German Castle That Inspired Frankenstein
Seated high above the Rhine Valley in Germany is the 13th Century Castle Frankenstein.
The Creepy Origin Of The Abandoned Houska Castle
Let's explore the history and origin of the Houska Castle which resides in Czech Republic. Once upon a time long before the castle was set in its place, it was dubbed the gateway to hell.
Arundel Castle
Arundel Castle is one of England's Finest Castles, a truly English Castle. Take a journey with us around Arundel Castle in West Sussex, a medieval English Castle steeped in history, and home for nearly 850 years to the Dukes of Norfolk.
Expert Compares Disney Castle Interiors To Their Real-Life Inspiration
Medieval architectural historian Meredith Cohen breaks down the intricate details found within the interiors of iconic Disney castles. Go in-depth and discover the real-life and historical influences behind designs featured in ‘Cinderella’, ‘Frozen’, ‘Sle...