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The Crusades is an authoritative, accessible single-volume history of the brutal struggle for the Holy Land in the Middle Ages. Thomas Asbridge—a renowned historian who writes with “maximum vividness” (Joan Acocella, The New Yorker)—covers the years 1095 to 1291 in this big, ambitious...

Beginning with their introduction in the 11th century, and ending with their widespread abandonment in the 17th, Marc Morris explores many of the country's most famous castles, as well as some spectacular lesser-known examples. At times this is an epic tale, driven by characters like William the Conqueror, King John, and Edward I, full of sieges and conquest on an awesome scale.

Unwrap this gorgeous gift of a book for an escape to the snow-peaked caps of the Scottish Highlands and a romance that will melt your heart… Izzy McBride had never in a million years expected to inherit an actual castle from her great uncle Bill but here she was, in the run up to Christmas...

Three Castles Burning is a social history podcast, dedicated to the story of the Irish capital. Dublin is a city of many stories, Three Castles Burning tells some of the more forgotten ones.

In The Devil’s Castle, Susanne Paola Antonetta weaves a haunting narrative that confronts the darkest chapters of psychiatric history while offering a bold vision for the future of mental health care. In 1939, the eugenics movement growing throughout the West did its worst in Nazi Germany. Through the Aktion T4 euthanasia program, five asylums and an abandoned jail were transformed into gas chambers. Tens of thousands of lives—predominantly adults with neuropsychiatric conditions—were extinguished in those structures, ultimately paving the way for the horrors of the Holocaust.

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Perched ominously above a quaint little town, the Castle has loomed large in the memories of its inhabitants—barren, deserted, and shrouded in fear. That is, until one fateful day when tendrils of smoke began to curl from its crumbling dunjon. The townsfolk were warned to steer clear, but a few brave souls couldnt resist the lure of mystery. As they ventured into the castles depths, they discovered firsthand the supernatural horrors that awaited within the Castle of the Carpathians. Summary by Joseph DeNoia.

In a masterstroke of literary brilliance, Maria Edgeworth introduces us to Castle Rackrent, an unforgettable narrative of the 1780s Ireland. First published in 1800, this novel is a satirical portrayal of the Anglo-Irish landlords mismanagement of their Irish estates amidst the debates on the Act of Union. The story unfolds through the eyes of Honest Thady, a loyal steward to the Rackrent family, and his astute son Jason Quirk who brings a resolution, albeit a disappointing one for Thady. Join us on this journey through history, where we meet an array of fascinating characters, from the ...

Great castles are invaluable historical artifacts, that give us an incredible window into the medieval world. Castles were part of the very fabric of medieval society, and profoundly influenced the political, economic, demographic, and social evolution of Europe. In the 24 compelling lectures of Great Castles of Europe, Professor Victoria L. McAlister, of Towson University guides you through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, highlighting outstanding and historically significant castles of these extraordinary times.

"'Cattle Kings' ye call us, then we are Kings in grass castles that may be blown away upon a puff of wind..." - Patrick Durack, 1878. When Patrick Durack left Ireland for Australia in 1853, he was to found a dynasty of pioneers, and build an empire of cattle-land across the great stretches of Australia. His grand-daughter, Mary Durack, with a profound sense of family history, has rebuilt the saga of the Duracks, a saga that is the story of Australia itself, huge, pioneering, and tremendous in concept.

In 1932, the city of Natchez, Mississippi, reckoned with an unexpected influx of journalists and tourists as the lurid story of a local murder was splashed across headlines nationwide. Two eccentrics, Richard Dana and Octavia Dockery, enlisted an African American man named George Pearls to rob their reclusive neighbor, Jennie Merrill, at her estate. During the attempted robbery, Merrill was shot and killed.

Castle Stories is a podcast from Newcastle Castle looking at the history of Newcastle and the North East of England, as well as medieval history and castles more generally.

In the gripping fifth installment of the series, we delve into the tumultuous world of King Henry VIII as he discards Catherine of Aragon in favor of the enchanting Anne Boleyn. Amidst this royal intrigue, we encounter a web of relationships, including the passionate but forbidden romance between the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald‚an affair that Henry himself disapproves. Competing for Boleyns affections is the determined Thomas Wyatt, while the cunning Cardinal Wolsey employs the mysterious Mabel Lyndwood to divert the king‚s attention. As the drama unfolds at court, a ...

Book 1 - Anne Boleyn delves into the tumultuous events that led Henry VIII to cast aside Catherine of Aragon in favor of the captivating Anne Boleyn. As Henry pursues Boleyn, the narrative weaves through the lives of other couples, including the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, whose union Henry disapproves of. Meanwhile, figures like Thomas Wyat desire Boleyn for themselves, and Cardinal Wolsey employs the enigmatic Mabel Lyndwood to divert Henry‚s affections. Interspersed with courtly intrigue is the haunting tale of Herne the Hunter, a malevolent spirit of Windsor Forest, who...

In Book 2, titled Herne the Hunter, the rich tapestry of court intrigue unfolds during a pivotal moment in history‚Henry VIIIs tumultuous decision to replace Catherine of Aragon with the captivating Anne Boleyn. As Henry fervently pursues Boleyn, we are drawn into the lives of other couples, including the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, whose romance faces Henrys disapproval. Meanwhile, Thomas Wyatt, driven by his own desires for Boleyn, and Cardinal Wolsey, who employs the enigmatic Mabel Lyndwood to divert Henrys attention, add layers of conflict and tension. Interwoven with ...

Welcome to "Castle Chronicles: Europe's Enigmatic Tales," a captivating podcast that takes you on a journey through time, unraveling the mysteries and legends that lie within the walls of Europe's most iconic castles. Each episode, we delve into the rich history, enchanting folklore, and eerie tales that surround these magnificent structures, giving you a glimpse into a world of knights, royalty, and hidden secrets.

In Book 4, titled Cardinal Wolsey, the saga deepens as we explore the tumultuous events surrounding Henry VIIIs controversial decision to replace Catherine of Aragon with the enchanting Anne Boleyn. As Henry pursues Anne, we encounter a tapestry of other romances, including the forbidden love between the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, a pairing that Henry vehemently opposes. Complications arise as Thomas Wyat, enamored with Anne himself, and Cardinal Wolsey, who cunningly employs the mysterious maiden Mabel Lyndwood to divert Henry‚s affections, clash with the king‚s desires...

Book 6 - Jane Seymour delves into the tumultuous events that led to Henry VIIIs controversial decision to replace Catherine of Aragon with Anne Boleyn as his wife. As Henry ardently pursues Boleyn, the narrative also unfolds the stories of other couples, including the Earl of Surrey and Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, whose union faces Henrys disapproval. Tensions rise as figures like Thomas Wyat, who desires Boleyn for himself, and Cardinal Wolsey, who cunningly employs the enigmatic Mabel Lyndwood to distract Henry, challenge the Kings ambitions. Interwoven with the intrigues of the royal court ...

Once too poor to afford the rat poison with which he planned to take his own life, Robert's legacy tells an astonishing true story of resilience and hope. His work was made famous in the Disney movie Queen of Katwe, a biographical drama about a 13-year-old girl who became a Uganda National Chess Champion under Robert's mentorship. Now, listeners will get a firsthand account of how it all started, and the life of the man behind Phiona Mutesi's world-renowned accomplishments.

Five hundred years before Columbus, a Viking woman named Gudrid sailed off the edge of the known world. She landed in the New World and lived there for three years, giving birth to a baby before sailing home. Or so the Icelandic sagas say. Even after archaeologists found a Viking longhouse in...