Religion, Wars of. Religion, Wars of, 1562â98, series of civil wars in France, also known as the Huguenot Wars. The immediate issue was the French Protestants' struggle for freedom of worship and the right of establishment (see Huguenots).
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1 Frankenstein Castle: Darmstadt, Germany is home to the setting for Mary Shelleyâs Gothic horror novel, Frankenstein. 2  This castle was the 18th century home of Lord Konrad Dippel Von Frankenstein. 3  There are many theories about Dippel, including one that he sold his soul for eternal life. However, Windsor Castle is probably the most well known castle in the world, as â together with Buckingham Palace in London and Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh â it is one of the official residences of Englandâs Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world.