Castles were more than just strongholds. They were unmistakable declarations that, centuries later, continue to captivate us ...

From a Danish palace that barely survived a fire to a Japanese military fortress, these are the most beautiful castles in the ...

Castles aren’t just relics of medieval warfare or backdrops for fantasy novels. They’re living monuments to ambition, power, ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Bacon's Castle in rural Virginia, built in 1665, is North America's oldest brick dwelling. Preservation Virginia works to ...