A castle full of history

A castle full of history

The Château de Pierrefonds in the Oise department of Picardy, France (© Hemis/Alamy)

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Today in History

1 Feb 2024Sassnitz lighthouse, Rügen, Germany
1 Feb 2025Königstein Fortress, Saxon Switzerland, Germany
1 Feb 2026Colourful house in Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil

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17 Jun 2024Green-crowned brilliant hummingbird
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1 Feb 2026Colourful house in Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil