A photo shows the partially uncovered steps. The medieval stairs originally started inside the castle’s defensive wall and led into the moat, but their destination is a mystery, officials said.

RUTH GOODMAN: I suppose this staircase has still got quite a long ... and archaeologists Tom Pinfold and Peter Ginn explore medieval castle building on site at the modern-day reconstruction ...

Himeji Castle (Japan): Known as the "White Heron Castle" due to its elegant white exterior, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic and well-preserved feudal castles, renowned for its beauty and ...

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 ...

Step inside Ballintotis Castle, a two-bedroom, private detached medieval castle located in Ballintotis ... There is an entrance to a straight flight of stairs on the south side and spiral stairs ...

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 ...

Archaeologists and academics flock to the castle to see their theories tried out and put into practice. Above all, building a medieval castle requires the skill and co-operation of a workforce ...

“This barrier was designed to impede attackers and hold them at bay for longer, creating a ‘killing zone’ where defenders of the castle could dispatch them,” archaeologists said. The abatises were ...