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Content Published January 21, 2014

Isar Tor Old Munich

Thousands of years ago, this was the western gate to the enclosed city of Munich. Imagine all the stories it could tell.

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Content Published January 17, 2014

Lane to the Well Lichtenberg Castle

View of a street inside the ruins of Castle Lichtenberg (bei Kusel).

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Content Published January 17, 2014

Walk in the Inner Ward

Sublime depiction of Lichtenberg Castle prior to its 20th Century restoration.

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Content Published January 17, 2014

Outer Ward Burg Lichtenburg bei Kusel

A scenic vantage point for watching what's happening in the valley below.

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Content Published January 16, 2014

Resolute

Standing resolute since about 1200 AD.

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Content Published January 16, 2014

Restricted Traffic

Burg Hohenecken, Interior Entryway, 1981

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Content Published January 9, 2014

Perimeter Walk Nanstein Castle

Much of the details about the functions of rooms and other spaces in this 800 year old castle have been lost to history, so we're free to imagine.

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Content Published January 9, 2014

Nanstein Castle Defensive Entry

Ingenious use of natural and man-made structure to keep things out.

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Content Published January 8, 2014

Traunstein and Traunkirche

This scene, with the busy little village of Bad Traunstein at my back, jumped out at me as I thought “what a beautiful spot for a chapel.”

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Content Published January 2, 2014

St Brides Kirk Cemetery

Ancient churchyard in the Perthshire region of Scotland.

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Content Published January 1, 2014

Kilchurn Castle, Rain Storm

In the western highlands of Scotland.

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Content Published September 20, 2013

Eureka Wheat Scourer

Waterford Mill

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Millstone Crane Window

The old crane used to move heavy grind stones seems to dance by window light.

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Grinding Floor, Aldie Mill

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Corner Office

Austerity has its place in the grist mill.

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Pit Wheel Floor

Aldie Mill

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Content Published September 19, 2013

Secure Storage, Miller's Office

Aldie Mill

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Content Published September 16, 2013

Wooden Teeth

Burwell-Morgan Mill

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Content Published September 16, 2013

Spinning Pit Wheel

Burwell Morgan Mill

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Content Published September 16, 2013

Wheels and Cogs

Detail of a main power transfer device in a 19 Century grist mill.

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