Not far from the serene halls of the Kyoto Imperial Palace stands a very different kind of residence, one built not for a reigning emperor but for the military ruler

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Noordeinde Palace in The Hague is the working office of the Dutch monarch, hidden in plain sight among the city’s shops. Explore its history, architecture, stables, gardens and living royal role.

In the flat green countryside of the Munsterland, surrounded by wide moats and a vast baroque park, stands the largest moated palace in Westphalia. Nordkirchen Palace is often called the

On the western edge of Munich, a palace stretches its pale wings so far across the landscape that you cannot take it in with a single glance. Nymphenburg, the “Nymph’s

There is a castle in the far east of Finland that looks as though it were dreamed up for a fairy tale and then somehow built in solid grey stone.

Image: Vladimir Shibanov

An old garment from the “Omaha” Indians living in northeastern Nebraska. This garment, made of leather, silk, beads and bones, is decorated with a crescent and a star. Since they

April Fools’ Day In 1564, King of France IX Charles started the year on the first day of January. Earlier The start of the year, common in Europe, was March