In the depths of a ruined castle, Hitler's dark occult dealings are revealed. A Scottish clifftop bastion holds a long history of criminal activity. An exquisite palace sets the stage for betrayals where supposed lovers meet a tragic end.

A gothic aegis is built not to keep the enemy out, but to keep something within. A prominent clan's estate dispute leaves a legacy of death and despair. A Renaissance Chateau sets a backdrop for a bitter rivalry between powerful women.

A Transylvanian fortress imprisons a vengeful tyrant and inspires a long legend of bloodthirsty undead. A medieval stronghold conceals a cursed bounty. Ruins atop a rugged peninsula are the rumored birthplace of England's mightiest king.

A knight mysteriously survives, trapped within a cavernous fortress. An imposing keep home to a dark dynasty known for its grisly yet creative forms of punishment. A glittering palace contains unsavory secrets of a King's marital failures.

A magnificent manor is stripped of its former glory under the curse of the world's most expensive necklace. A baronial mansion carries a hex of the weeping stones. An ethereal French Abbey shatters all hope for captives contained within.

Ruins that once sheltered a scientist's experiments provide inspiration for a literary icon. On a sparkling isle, a grim stone room where the living pray over the dead. A series of tunnels keep a Renaissance man in the French King's court.

A sinister fortress at the centre of one of the bloodiest witch hunts in history. A place of blessing for Joan of Arc's crusade to save France. A stronghold built of stone is passed between powerful empires.

Deep within the walls of a German Festung, prisoners of war devise a bold escape plan. A fairytale chateau provides a place of refuge for history's priceless artworks. A fort in India weaves legends of love, courage and sacrifice.