called abergfried, was made of wood (and stone, starting in the 13th century). Bergfrieds, found throughout Germany, were the predecessors of the tall towers in later medieval castles.
Not exactly. People have been making lists of spectacular sites for seemingly each epoch of history and stratum of the Earth. There are the seven wonders of the medieval world and the modern world, as well as the seven wonders of the natural world and underwater world -- not to mention t...
organic and horizontal. While the Price Tower departs from his usual design in some ways, it still conforms to it in one way, with its inspiration coming from the naturalness of a tree. The 221-foot-tall (67.36 meters), 19-floor building was influenced by plans...
This step-by-step guide will show you how to draw a castle, perfect for kids who want to create their own masterpiece. Castles have long been a symbol of royalty and adventure, from grand Disney fairy tales to medieval strongholds. Whether you’re aiming for a simple and easy castle ...
Barcelona’s old Gothic Quarter is my favorite part of town. It’s where you’ll find the oldest parts of the city, including ancient Roman walls and medieval buildings all connected by narrow, winding streets. Today, the neighborhood is filled with bars, clubs, and restaurants. You can eas...
Carey is a big fan of analogies, and the key analogy in the book is defending a medieval castle. The analogy helps make the idea of defense in depth easier to understand. A castle doesn’t just have one kind of defense. It has tall walls, but also a portcullis, drawbridge, moat, ...
The lovely scenery you see as you make your way to Monticchiello gives you an idea of the stunning views you will be treated to when you arrive at this medieval hilltop town. Home to less than 250 residents, the sweeping views from Monticchiello, the gentle rolling hills, cypress-lined...
By contrast, Europe’s historical development of lawns had largely expressed values of elitism and power: Some medieval castle dwellers needed their tall grass hand-cut by scythes in order to see approaching enemies. Landowners with livestock required fields cut down to grazeable heights. And wealt...
Another technique was to talk their way through the castle walls. Messengers would try negotiation and compromise, but threats, coercion, and bribery often worked better. The concepts of loyalty and national identity were somewhat more fluid in ancient and medieval times than they ar...
it operates like the moat around a medieval castle, creating an immense barrier for a microbe to cross. Albumen has high protein content, but when raw, the proteins are bound up in a state that microbes can’t use easily. Miraculously, albumen also contains antimicrobial agents that ki...