Germany has around 20,000 castles spread across the country. The total includes intact structures, partial ruins, foundations ...

However, the relationship between women and birds of prey has an even longer history. My research shows that in the medieval period, too, that relationship was multilayered. Far more than fashionable ...

This castle has never left the same family, not for centuries. The place shown here is Burg Eltz, a medieval castle in ...

From Kinsale to Carlingford, these 10 Irish towns make winter travel simple: colorful streets, fireside pubs, short scenic drives, and one-highlight days. Perfect for a cozy base with flexible plans, ...

On a gentle rise in a quiet neighborhood, a solitary turret watches over a sea of mailboxes and morning dog walkers. The ...

An unexpected Ohio landmark, this castle captures the spirit of medieval history in a way that feels subtle, grounded, and ...

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Wales is famed for its dramatic and imposing medieval castles – the Edwardian giants of Caernarfon, Conwy, Harlech, and Beaumaris dominate the tourism brochures. But tucked into woodlands, perched on ...

Disney’s first-ever castle was Sleeping Beauty Castle. This 77-foot building is modeled after European medieval castles, particularly Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany. It was purposefully ...

Charleville Castle, one of several haunted spots in Co Offaly, has been ranked as one of the top 10 most haunted locations in the world. Halloween has become more than a holiday; it’s a global ...

Living in a Gothic manor on an estate that dates back to the Middle Ages, David Hunt and his wife, Colette, are often asked about ghosts. At least one of the previous owners met a gruesome death, but ...