Some of the most iconic castles in the world are associated with King Ludwig II of Bavaria. A romantic dreamer, often re ...

"Mad" King Ludwig led a forbidden double life. He entertained a succession of gay lovers and spent millions on fairytale castles and lavish works of art. Living in his own enchanted dream world ...

Ludwig is the reigning king of theatrical farce. Among his 28 plays are six that made it to Broadway and seven to London’s West End, including “Lend Me a Tenor,” “Crazy for You,” “Moon ...

Listen: One People, Many Sausages 1. Riots broke out over the price of beer in Bavaria In 1844, King Ludwig I of Bavaria's attempt to impose a beer tax provoked a serious outbreak of 'beer riots'.

The round temple Monopteros is almost a landmark of Munich and offers a view over the English Garden and the towers of the city center. Leo von Klenze was commissioned by Bavarian King Ludwig I to ...