Sitting next to the beautiful and mysterious Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle has had many owners and seen many battles. It was a medieval stronghold for over 500 years. The Scots and the English fought over the castle's control during the Wars of Independence and the Lords of the Isles raided the castle well into the …
The birth of Jesus has been celebrated by Christians for centuries during Christmas. However, before the birth of Jesus, people celebrated the winter solstice. Easter was the most important holiday in the Christian calendar until the fourth century when officials decided to mark Jesus’ birthday as a holiday. Pope Julius decided the day should be the …
Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain, where people would wear costumes and light bonfires to scare off evil spirits. In the 18th century, All Saints Day was celebrated on the first of November. Eventually, when the traditions of All Saints Day became intertwined with the Celtic festival, Samhain, a new celebration called, …
Sitting next to the beautiful and mysterious Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle has had many owners and seen many battles.It was a medieval stronghold for over 500 years. The Scots and the English fought over the castle's control during the Wars of Independence and the Lords of the Isles raided the castle well into the 16th …
Edinburgh’s buildings conceal a hidden street called Mary King’s Close. Underneath the Royal Mile, an underground street remained almost untouched for hundreds of years. A long street with narrow passageways conceals houses from the 17th century. The street was the second largest in Edinburgh and was used as a market. All different social classes lived …
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Even on a December day, whilst rainy clouds loom in the sky and the air is damp and cold, Honfleur is an enchanting French town, full of history and wonder. The beautiful medieval architecture in Honfleur is a traveller and history lover's dream. Honfleur is a small port town in Normandy, France. Historic houses and …
One day in May, 1431 people gathered to watch the spectacle in the city of Rouen, France. Someone was being burnt at the stake again, flames dancing around them. A witch? Usually, yes, witches were burnt at the stake but today it was a heretic and a famous one, who would go down in history. …
In the middle of the sea, only accessible by a mile and half-bridge lies the island of Mont Saint-Michel. This magical miniature city borders Brittany and Normandy. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its magical beauty. Medieval life in Saint Mont Michel The name “France" was derived from tribes called the …
Hever Castle is over 700 years old and was built in 1270. It was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Henry the VIII's 2nd wife. Unfortunately, she met a savage end, when she was beheaded by her husband, after being accused of high treason... Henry had 6 wives Divorced - Catherine of Aragon Beheaded - Anne Boleyn …
When someone says "Glastonbury" hippies, music, mud and fields filled with tents all come to mind - conjuring up imagines of the legendary Glastonbury Festival. However, Glastonbury has a long history, rich with legend and folklore. From the sword in the stone to the knights of the round table, King Arthur's legend has spread from …
She Roams and Rambles 