Explore the life of King Augustus II, the ruler credited with creating Europe's famous Meissen Porcelain. His ambitions did not stop with porcelain, but further expanded to recreating blue and red dyes of the Far East.
In the 18th century, Queen Lovita Ulrika remodeled Drottningholm Palace at great expense to proclaim Sweden as a major European power.
While French castles were historically fortresses, King Francoise I built the regal Chambord Chateaux merely as a beautiful palace. Purportedly designed by Leonardo da Vinci, Chambord has been designated as a World Heritage site.
Nurturing a dream to turn Prague into an international city, restoration of the once-desolate Prague Castle into a palace with a cathedral began. Amid much domestic turmoil and hardships, it would be 600 years before this would be completed.
An inside look at the secrets of a historic Spanish Queen. We'll explore the dazzling edifices of Segovia Palace, Sevilla Palace, and the famous Alhambra.
Learn the secrets of Scotland when 'Tales of Castles and Kings' visits Edinburgh Castle. We'll wander through the halls of the imposing fortress - and explore the history of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Frederick the Great strengthened Prussia in the 18th century. Unlike the name of his castle - Sans souci means "without care" - he led a life full of sorrow. This is the story of the anguish and discord in the life of a man destined to be a king.
The story of 15th-century ruler Vlad the Impaler is related.
