What is a Motte and Bailey Castle? A motte and bailey castle often spelt as motte-and-bailey, is old type of castle and one of the first castles to be built in England. The castle is made up of two parts: The motte is a raised mound of earth which has a wooden or stone building … Read more
Conwy Castle was built in the Middle Ages by Edward I of England. He built it after he went and conquered Wales, taking control of it. The castle was built from 1283 to 1289 and is a part of the city walls. It is believed that Conway Castle cost £15,000 to build, and it has … Read more
Catherine Parr was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1543 to 1547 and was the last of the six wives of King Henry VIII. She outlived Henry by one year, and was the first woman to be queen of both England and Ireland. Interesting Facts about Catherine Parr Below are some interesting facts about … Read more
Buddhism was first brought to China somewhere around 500 AD. It came from India and then spanned through Central Asia along the Silk Road — an ancient network of trade and culture routes in Asia that connected the West and the East and sold many things like herbs and spices. Below are some interesting facts … Read more