Twenty years in the making and slowly getting there, Guédelon once more invites visitors to participate in the fun this summer.
Category: Medieval Heritage News
Old Norse and Inuit Greenland claimed World Heritage by UNESCO
Kujataa – Southern Greenland holds the ruins of Norse settlements and their Inuit neighbours. Today, UNESCO inscribed the old farming landscape as World Heritage.
Donald Duck goes to Jelling
The Rune Stones at Jelling are in for a renewed scrutiny by Donald Duck and his bright nephews, when the search goes on for a unique Viking necklace.
The Reconstructed Castle of Füzér In Hungary
Until recently the Castle of Füzér was a dilapidated ruin romantically hewn from a steep rock in north-eastern Hungary. Now it has been completely rebuilt.
Rebuilding or Restoring the spire of Saint-Denis
St. Denis in Northern Paris was the first Gothic cathedral. In 1846 its magnificent spire crumbled in a storm. Now, plans are underway to reconstruct it
Medieval Bridgettine Treasure in Danger of Being Dispersed
In December 2015, the Munich Diocese decided to close the Bridgettine Abbey in Altomünster. The future fate of the priceless collections is unknown.
Invitation to the Coronation of Charles IV 2016
The re-enactment of the Coronation of Charles IV in Prague is a recurrent event. This year, it will be a faithful, scientifically based recreation
Charade Surrounding Return of Joan of Arc Ring
A contingent of French soldiers formed a guard of honour when the purported ring of Joan of Arc illegally returned to France
Auckland Castle to be New Touristic Hotspot
Plans are being unveiled to turn Castle Auckland, former home of the Prince Bishops of Durham, into a major new touristic hotspot in Northern England.
Durham Castle and Cathedral
Durham Castle and Cathedral is a World Heritage Site. As such it is required to work according to a Management plan. Currently this is under revision and a public consultation is reviving the community
Kremlin under Siege – or the Medieval Campaign of Putin
UNESCO considers removing World Heritage Status from the Kremlin due to the erection of a massive statue of Vladimir the Great