2.5K views · 53 reactions | Outlander Locations, Carlisle Castle The castle's courtyard was used for the scene where Taran MacQuarrie and Jamie Fraser stand awaiting hanging. Of course Carlisle has its place in the real Jacobite history including at Gallows Hill, Harraby where 33 Jacobites were hanged. #cumbria #borders #history #outlander #location #jacobite #rebellion | Cumbria and The Borders History | Facebook

The medieval era, also known as the Middle Ages, stretched from the 5th to the late 15th century, beginning after the fall of the Western Roman Empire and eventually transitioning into the Renaissance. It was a period marked by dramatic change, deep tradition, and shifting power structures that shaped the development of Europe. Society operated under a feudal system, where kings granted land to nobles, nobles supported knights, and peasants worked the fields in exchange for protection. Castles r

Schloß Hohenschwangau, nestled in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, is a 19th-century palace that carries the quiet charm of royal life before the age of grand fantasy castles. Originally built on the ruins of an older medieval fortress, it was lovingly restored by King Maximilian II, who transformed it into a romantic retreat filled with art, music, and family life. Its soft yellow façade, rounded towers, and stunning views of the Alpsee and surrounding mountains give it a warm, almost storyb