In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy ...

A fanciful 19th-century retreat sits on an island known as the Rock in Lough Key, in County Roscommon. Beneath the building lie the remains of a castle belonging to the MacDermots, one of medieval ...

In the ninth and tenth centuries, castles were often built of wood and easily burned down by enemies. As unrest spread across Europe and warfare began to change, castle designs had to adapt. Looming ...

Professor Richard Holmes, a British military historian featured in the NOVA film "Medieval Siege," talks here about everyday life in a medieval English castle, giving a sense of how lords and ladies, ...

The remnants of a medieval castle and the surrounding ditches were found during a redevelopment project in England, archaeologists said. Screengrab from Cotswold Archaeology's Facebook post As the ...

A medieval castle on 1,500 acres in Perugia in Umbria, Italy—with the privacy and freedom of a private home but with the top-quality service standards, amenities and safety of a luxury resort—is ...

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 ...

Northern Italy is a region where history, culture and nature collide, offering travellers a captivating mix of medieval castles and outdoor adventures. From the towering peaks of the Dolomites to the ...