For centuries, medieval castles – hulking, isolated triumphs of masonry – have held a special place in the Western imagination, evoking at once a sense of history, fantasy, war and romance. They are ...

In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy houses—they also protected the people inside and the land around them. While ...

Couples therapist Amanda Barge and her husband Henry moved to Myres Castle in Scotland just before Christmas nine years ago. The Barges are selling their 500-year-old castle for £3.5 million, or ...

Europe has over 50,000 magnificent castles that offer a glimpse into a world of kings and queens. With imposing architecture and breathtaking settings, these castles are both historical wonders and ...

Archaeologists in Vannes unearthed the ruins of an elaborate castle and moat built in the 1380s by a duke and later abandoned, photos show. Photo from Emmanuelle Collado and Inrap Archaeologists had ...