A castle is a fortified residence for a medieval noble. Castles come in all shapes and sizes, but knowing a few general terms will help you understand them. The Keep (or Donjon): A high, strong stone ...

Europe’s castles aren’t just relics of the past. They’re living monuments to centuries of royal power, artistic ambition, and ...

Often built by nobility and almost always set in dramatic locations, it should come as no surprise that castles are among the most impressive buildings on Earth. They were designed to project wealth ...

Who doesn’t love a fairy tale? Even pragmatic New Yorkers could not resist referencing the architecture of European nobility in the earlier days of the city. While many country mansions and manor ...

Many of the fairy tale castles we grew up with are inspired by real-life places — places that you can visit. There are even some castles that are available to rent. We rounded up some of the most ...

Have you ever fantasized about living like royalty, residing in a grand castle reminiscent of medieval times? Your dream could ...

The conflict between cultural wisdom and technological know-how underpins the theme of ”Spectacular Vernacular,” photographs of sand-castle desert architecture on exhibit at the Field Museum of ...

Often built by nobility and almost always set in dramatic locations, it should come as no surprise that castles are among the most impressive buildings on Earth. They were designed to project wealth ...