Castles are a cornerstone of human history and a testament to the length that we will go to in order to protect ourselves and our communities. We have been building castles and forts for a long time, and as technology and science developed, we improved and innovated existing designs in an effort to stave off…

Prague Castle was originally constructed in the 9th century in the Czech Republic and served as the president’s official seat. During Prague Castle’s history, it was also the seat for Holy Roman Emperors, and kings of Bohemia. At around 570 meters in length, it is recorded as the world’s largest ancient castle, and Prague Castle’s…

These days, it’s easy to forget that we were not the first generation to build monuments. Ancient people spent lifetimes carving and sculpting monuments in memory of their societal achievements, ancestors, and conquests. The seven wonders of the world are a testament to this fact, but none are quite as awe-inspiring as the Ajanta caves…

When looking at castles, we often look at the most famous castles in Europe, but there are plenty of historical castles out there, from medieval castles and Samurai strongholds to Renaissance fortresses and Ottoman palaces. There are many a castle to visit in the wide world, and this article will show you ten such castles…

The Arch of Titus is a triumphal arch that can be found in Rome. Why was the Arch of Titus built in the first place? This arch was built to commemorate the victory of Titus in the Jewish War of 66 to 74 CE. Who built the Arch of Titus though? It was built by…

Throughout human history, ancient societies as a whole were largely collaborative, learning from one another and adapting to survive. In an ideal world, this would have involved teaching one another about different materials, techniques, locations, food sources, minerals, and concepts. Unfortunately, differences in languages, cultures, and religious beliefs often meant that one culture would learn…

Around the world, there are many castles and palaces that have a rich history of royal occupation, battles won and lost, and even tragedies that took place inside their walls. As a result, they have become historical landmarks that attract tourists, historians, and researchers from around the world. While some palaces like Buckingham palace are…

There are plenty of things to see in Italy, but it’s pretty easy to get stuck into one of the many tourist trap destinations. Rather than going to see the Leaning Tower or one of the many ancient statues on display, why not go ahead and check out some of the ancient architecture instead? One…

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a Greek temple devoted to the deity Artemis, also known as Diana of the Ephesians. But how was the Temple of Artemis built and how was the Temple of Artemis destroyed? Today, we will answer all those questions as we explore the history and facts about the Temple…