Medieval Dungeons: Myth vs Reality

Separate myth from reality as we explore what medieval dungeons really were — how prisoners were held, punished, and remembered.

Why Heidelberg Castle Was Never Rebuilt — and Left a Ruin

How war, politics, and Romanticism turned a once-great palace into a preserved ruin.

Life Inside a Medieval Castle — Power, Luxury and Survival

A look at daily life inside medieval castles, from noble privilege to the harsh realities of survival.

How One Soldier Saved Alhambra from Total Destruction

Fortress or Fake? Bodiam Castle’s Secret

How a Pig Saved Carcassonne

How a Single Carpenter Captured a Mighty Castle