Medieval castles were machines built for survival. Every wall, gate, and tower served a purpose. This video examines Goodrich Castle as a working system. Comfort was secondary to control.

A visit to Dreieichenhain is like stepping back in time. You walk through an old tower gate and stroll down a cobblestone lane. You amble past stone and half-timbered houses and come to a medieval ...

VINNÉ, SLOVAKIA—The Slovak Spectator reports that Viniansky Castle’s main gate has been found. The ruined castle, located in eastern Slovakia, sat on a hill overlooking the trade route to Poland.

From fortresses to ornate palaces, these structures are worth traveling for. This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage—in fact, it's looked pretty much the same since the late ...

Wales, often referred to as the "land of castles", boasts more 600 historic fortresses for a memorable day out. Among these, Caldicot Castle in Monmouthshire, around one hour from Gloucester, is one ...