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A Knights Castle is His Home

... is hard to beat this solid stone mediaeval monument for dramatic impact. Perched above the town on an outcrop of basaltic rock it is among the very best surviving examples of 13th century French fortress architecture. Its exalted location ... Read

By: Mary Smith | 25/11/2008 | Travel

Planning the Perfect Break in Jersey

... list of things to do. Mont Orgueil is a mediaeval castle that overlooks Gorey Harbour and the Royal Bay of Grouville. It was recently restored to its former glory and features a great view of the French coastline, which is only 14 miles ... Read

By: Daniel Collins | 30/03/2009 | Destinations

Cyprus Holiday Guide

... , and Tamasos Royal Tombs in Nicosia are worth a vist. One must visits the Sanctuary Of Apollo, Limassol Castle, Kolossi Mediaeval Castle in Limassol and the Larnaka Fort. Visit the Sanctuary Of Aphrodite to experience the aura of the ... Read

By: Lou Drake | 07/05/2007 | Travel

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Pt. VI

... clock was invented by Henry de Wick in 1368. He installed it on the tower of the castle of the king of France. Using the technique of a pendulum, the clock was developed by French engineer Hyudhence in 1639. Electricity was deployed in the ... Read

By: Mr. Ashok Sharma | 05/06/2009 | Interviews

King Arthur

... .Arthurian romanceIn AD 1133, Geoffrey of Monmouth produced a manuscript called the Historia Regum Britanniae. This work was the mediaeval equivalent of a best seller and helped draw the attention of other writers, such as Robert Wace and ... Read

By: Michael Tabone | 01/09/2009 | Antiques

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