Researchers have excavated the ruins of a medieval castle buried beneath a French hotel. Alongside the structure’s foundations, they found jewelry, staircases and even a moat, all offering new ...

East Sussex, England Bodiam Castle, nestled in East Sussex, England, is a testament to medieval architecture. This ...

Across the U.S., there are castles that rival anything you'd find in Europe. Here are several unique castles in the U.S. that are simply extraordinary.

The original medieval ruins of this golden-hued castle were purchased and rebuilt by Crown Prince Maximilian in 1832 and became the royal summer palace when he ascended the throne. After ...

Parts of a medieval castle's walls have become "damaged" and "unstable" following recent bad weather, a council has warned.

these castles—some intact and some in ruins—whisper tales of intrigue, ambition, and resilience. Each property offers a unique glimpse into England's past, from medieval fortifications to ...

The medieval settlement included an inner city-citadel on a high rocky plateau, an outer city and unfortified suburbs.

NARRATOR: Rooms in castles didn't have bare stone walls like the ruins we see today. They were covered with a layer of mortar, the medieval equivalent of plaster.Next, they were given a coat of ...

Francesco Sforza, the duke of Milan, ordered a new castle to be rebuilt on the ruins in 1450. After he died, his son, Ludovico—also known as il Moro, or “the Moor,” because of his dark ...