Hluboká, the most romantic castle in Bohemia: Built in 13th century, it was re-modeled to look like a Tudor residence in 19th century
When Athelhampton House’s owner died in 1598, his four daughters equally divided the manor and it remained divided for 250 years
London’s Kew Gardens, one of the world’s preeminent botanical gardens, was the project of Princess Augusta, mother of George III
In 16th century, Villa d’Este and its magnificent gardens were commissioned by a cardinal disappointed he never made it to Pope
Industrial Wonders: The long, financially draining struggle to build the SS Great Eastern, largest ship put into water in 19th century
Kalyazin Bell Tower is a symbol of Russia before communism: a lonely bell tower on a man-made island in a man-made lake
Steampunk triumphs in the Neverwas Haul, a Victorian house on wheels inspired by science fiction novels
Château de Chenonceau : After Henry II died, his widow, Catherine de Medici, forced the king’s mistress, Diane de Poitiers, to give her the castle …