One legendary passage—hinted at in plans by Leonardo da Vinci—was used by a duke to secretly visit the tomb of his beloved ...

Diana Darke's monumental book argues the world of construction in medieval Europe involved a significant Muslim contribution ...

Go in July for the lavender festival in Brihuega, or in autumn, when the Hayedo de Tejera Negra beech forest is at its most ...

What are the best medieval games? Rare is a videogame that ... fire arrows from the relative safety of the castle walls, or knock down enemy fortifications with catapults and other siege technology.

Their thick walls and ramparts were built for defense. Many of these castles are medieval in origin, dating from the 11th to the 15th century. Some, perhaps the more flamboyant, are of the ...

This stunning city in the heart of Ireland is a hidden gem is known for its cobblestone streets, medieval castles, and Irish pubs. Kilkenny has plenty of events and activities that make it feel ...

like the moat in the front of the castle, which will eventually be filled with water. "The old world architecture has just always been something that we've been interested in and parts of history ...

One of the coolest new attractions this winter isn’t at Vail or Beaver Creek, but downvalley in Eagle. Ice Castles is an immersive, self-guided experience through a maze of icicles where the whole ...

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.

Even though castle doodling simulator Tiny Glade has a lot of flexibility in letting your imagination run wild, the game still features a few restrictions that can affect your builds. A prime ...