An unexpected Ohio landmark, this castle captures the spirit of medieval history in a way that feels subtle, grounded, and ...

In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy ...

What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe? A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing ...

At the archaeological site of a medieval castle, researchers are discovering more pieces of the historical puzzle. Screengrab from Wessex Archaeology's Facebook post From the times of Queen Elizabeth ...

To the editor: Nobody is going to dispute the need for reasonable border security. But the notion of a thick wall as an effective “people barrier” seems to have died a long time ago, when siege ...

The ancient castle was built in the 13th century and is one of the most impressive and well-preserved castles in Ireland, on ...

Overlooking the Mondego Valley, the castle of Montemor-o-Velho is one of the oldest medieval castles in Portugal and is often described, in local tradition, as the oldest in the country. Its ...

The castles of Beaumaris and Harlech (largely the work of the greatest military engineer of the time, James of St George) and the fortified complexes of Caernarfon and Conwy are located in the former ...

The modern medieval castle in Bryn Athyn has closed for renovations until 2023. So it sent its prized 12th-century stained glass to the Philly Art Museum. The ceiling of the Greal Hall at Glencairn ...

An early-medieval castle in the Lake District area of England with a royal history and a dramatic tower hit the market last week for £9.5 million (US$11.99 million). Appleby Castle, as it’s known, is ...

Castle ownership sounds unrealistic until you look at the numbers. Across parts of the United States and Europe, historic and castle-style properties regularly list for less than a modest New York ...