The world's oldest Valentine is on display in the "Medieval Women: In Their Own Words" exhibition at the British Library in ...

TOKYO -- Japan's ancient castles, always beautiful, are even more stately at this time of the year, as the drier, clearer air allows light to shine more brilliantly on the snow. Snowfall in Japan ...

Still standing after nearly 550 years, Olavinlinna or St. Olaf's Castle, is the northernmost medieval stone fortress in the world, lying about 220 miles from Helsinki. As the origin of uncountable ...

The Barbican conservatory — second largest in London — will become more accessible. Image: Matt Brown Everybody has an opinion on the Barbican Centre. Now's your chance to air it. It's one of ...

Christians in medieval Europe admired Islamic art without fully realising it." While it is well known that Islamic textiles were present in late medieval European churches, surviving fragments are ...

The Barbican is famed for bringing some of the best exhibitions to London, and their brand-new offering at The Curve is no different, being an absolute must-see for art lovers. It boasts immersive ...

Sausbuilds on Instagram creates some truly beautiful Minecraft designs, usually with a medieval or Japanese style. We absolutely adore this turquoise castle made of copper, though, it’s ...

Pixel art is a staple of the industry, going back to the NES era. For more than a decade, this visual style defined the gaming industry, with Nintendo and Sega's early consoles making great use of ...

The pathways may connect Sforza Castle to a nearby basilica Sonja Anderson Daily Correspondent Beneath Sforza Castle in Milan, researchers have discovered a series of secret tunnels—passageways ...

He seized upon the ruins of a medieval fortress in northern Italy and over the next few years, oversaw its reconstruction into a vast, stately home. By the turn of the century, Sforza Castle ...

Following its acclaimed summer 2024 run at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Fiddler on the Roof transfers to the Barbican as park of a tour of the UK. There’s an irony that ‘Fiddler On ...

Who needs Europe? Uhuburg brings a slice of medieval charm to the Georgia mountains, complete with turrets and a drawbridge. Photo Credit: Uhuburg (Eagle Owl Castle) Instead, you might catch a glimpse ...