13th century Europe was under attack by the Mongols and the Kingdom of Hungary was right in the sights of the invaders. Something had to be done, and the creation of great fortified castles was seen ...

These interventions range from subtle restorations to bold projects that introduce new structural, technological, or functional elements. The aim is to preserve the essence of these monuments while ...

Written by Diogo Borges Ferreira Published on January 03, 2025 First introduced in the mid-20th century for industrial use, Corten steel was valued for its strength and corrosion resistance.

Perched high above the lush Moravian countryside, Helfštýn Castle is a remarkable fusion of medieval ingenuity and modern architectural innovation. As the second-largest castle complex in Czechia ...

Spišský Hrad has one of the largest ensembles of 13th and 14th century military, political and religious buildings in eastern Europe, and its Romanesque and Gothic architecture has remained remarkably ...

Holding the record for the largest coherent castle complex in the world, Prague Castle serves double duty as the office of the Czech president and a popular tourist destination. The complex where it ...

Not only traces of ancient cultures, but also unexpected finds that shed new light on the development of settlements in the region around the town of Zvolen, central Slovakia. This year may have ...

LYNN, Mass. — On September 28, 2023, the Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program achieved a significant milestone. The government has accepted the first General Electric Aerospace T901 flight test ...

Kolkata: Sudhir Dey, the founder-editor of Salt Lake’s local vernacular fortnightly, ‘Laban Hrad Sambad’, passed away at his Salt Lake residence early on Friday. Dey, who was 85, was associated with ...

On Monday, a statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin tightening a gas valve has been placed in Prague, Czech Republic. The unusual sculpture showcases Russia’s leader appearing to do a nazi salute ...

The Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant. Photo via Jiří Sedláček/Wikimedia Commons, under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license Nuclear progress | ČEZ representatives said today they were analyzing three offers for the ...

If you had to pick just one iconic image of Prague, it would be the sight of the castle overlooking the Vltava. The most famous structure in the city, Pražský Hrad – as it’s known to the locals – is ...