Sometimes it takes a village to raise a window. Between 2015 and 2017, skilled masons meticulously carved and beveled arches and four-lobed flourishes for a Gothic-style stone window frame in Guédelon ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike our European brethren, U.S. residents aren’t exactly falling over medieval castles. The reason makes perfect sense, but for ...

Charming Holiday is a news article writer from the United States. He is a former cultural policy advisor who has turned his focus to his lifelong passion of gaming. He lived and worked in South Korea ...

Thun, Switzerland, is a hidden gem offering picturesque views and fewer tourist crowds. Thun's medieval charm, castles, and natural views make it a standout destination. Nestled between Bern and the ...

From the muddy depths of a medieval castle moat in Poland, archaeologists have unearthed a spectacular 600-year-old jewel that once adorned the clothing of a noble or duke. The silver-gilt amethyst ...

Medieval castles are one of the most iconic buildings of the Middle Ages, especially in Western Europe. During this period, the castle served generally as the residence of a king, or the lord of the ...

Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of a grand castle affiliated with a long-forgotten medieval kingdom and nestled on an island in Scotland. The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland ...

A forgotten medieval kingdom and royal castle were found during a 10-year archaeological project on a Scottish island. After nearly 30 years of analysis, The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay has ...

Imagine driving through the winding roads of southeastern Ohio’s Hocking Hills region, surrounded by nothing but dense forest and natural beauty, when suddenly—like something out of a fairy tale—a ...

A medieval castle has hit the market near one of Italy's busiest cities, though it comes with a few caveats. The Castle of Landriano, listed by Sotheby’s International Realty, is roughly 15 miles ...

After six years of meticulous restoration and a multi-million-pound investment, one of England’s most iconic Norman structures has re-emerged into public life. The newly reopened Norwich Castle Keep, ...