Few figures in British history embody the dangers of inherited power more clearly than Mary, Queen of Scots. Crowned as an infant, raised abroad, and ruling in a divided kingdom,…
Edinburgh Castle History: A Fortress That Shaped Scotland Edinburgh Castle history begins high on an ancient volcanic rock. Where the fortress dominates the skyline of Scotland’s capital. From this commanding…
Few figures in English history wielded power as dramatically as Richard Neville, remembered forever as the Kingmaker. In an age where kings rose and fell through bloodshed and betrayal, the…
Rising dramatically above the River Avon, Warwick Castle is one of England’s most complete and commanding medieval castles. This article explores the Warwick Castle history, alongside the lived experiences of…
A Bishop, A Builder, and A Figure of Influence Bishop Henry de Gower is remembered not just as a religious leader but as a visionary builder who left an indelible…
A Castle of Royalty, Rebellion, and Restless Spirits Unlike Llawhaden Castle, which served as a bishop’s palace (as explored in my previous blog), Pembroke Castle stands as one of Wales’…
The Drowned Knight of Llawhaden: A Ghostly Echo Beneath the Castle Walls While Llawhaden Castle is best known for its religious architecture and ecclesiastical hauntings, a darker tale lingers below:…
The Shadow in the Archways: A Hooded Presence Among Sacred Stones Llawhaden Castle is known not only for its religious history, but also for the chilling legend of the Shadow…
A Castle of Religious Power and Hidden Hauntings Unlike Llansteffan Castle, which was built for military defense (as explored in my blog about Llansteffan Castle’s ghostly legends), Llawhaden Castle tells…
A Ghostly Figure on the Clifftop Walls Llansteffan Castle, with its commanding view over the Tywi estuary, is a fortress shaped by war, legend, and long-forgotten sorrow. While many visitors…