A team of history buffs has spent the last 25 years building a massive 13th-century castle in the forest outside of Paris ...

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

When they’re not hosting back-to-back balls or music nights in their ‘rave cave’, the Linzee Gordons welcome wedding parties, ...

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 ...

Nearby, the Church of St. James the Greater stands with its baroque interior as an ode to artistry and devotion. The aroma of ...

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.

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.