15th Century – Page 2 – The Unexpected Traveller

A photo of one of the rooms - Valečov, Czechia

For people who love exploring old castle ruins

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2018-10-292022-10-20
Posted in History

I’ve often seen forts and castles built according to the geography of the land. I’d never seen one designed according to the material used to build it. Until I visited the Czech Valečov castle ruins, that is.

A photo of Fort St Angelo, as seen from the sea - Birgu, Malta

The Secret of the Grey Lady haunting Fort St Angelo

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2018-04-302022-01-14
Posted in Scary

There are many ? stories of Grey Ladies that haunt certain places. It's interesting that most of these ghosts that wish to warn the living about something or other. The Grey Lady of Malta's Fort St Angelo is no exception.

A photo of Jičin architecture - Jičin, Czechia

Jičin – A scenic Bohemian pit stop

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2018-04-162025-01-18
Posted in History

Driving through Bohemia heading to (or from) Poland means driving through some beautiful landscapes. If you're looking for a pit stop but don't want a faceless motorway cafe, I'd recommend a quick diversion to the quaint town of Jičin.

The House of the Two Bears

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2017-10-302022-07-14
Posted in Legends

Tucked into the entrance of an alley beside the road leading to Prague’s Old Town Square lies the House of Two Bears. The imagery, which suggests a link to alchemy,

The Fall of Constantinople & the Siege of Malta

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2016-09-192023-03-7
Posted in History

On 29 May 1453, the Ottoman Empire captured the eastern capital of the Roman Empire, Constantinople. On 18 May 1565, the Ottoman Empire advanced on the tiny island of Malta

Istanbul’s Galata Tower

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2016-03-212020-10-13
Posted in History

Like any self-respecting city, Istanbul is not short of towering city blocks providing incredible views. One of the oldest towers is the Galata Tower which overlooks the Bosphorus straits.

A photo of the castle ruins above the city - Leiria, Portugal

Betraying your Brother in Leiria

Posted by Antoine P Borg
Posted on 2016-02-292024-04-24
Posted in History

The long walk up to the castle of Leiria, in Portugal, is paved with cobblestones that are slippery when wet. I gingerly trekked up until, gasping for air, I reached the

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