In medieval Europe, castles were the ultimate homes for kings and nobles. The big stone structures weren't just fancy houses—they also protected the people inside and the land around them. While ...

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 ...

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. Looming ...

Castles are a majestic sight pulled right from a history book – or a fairy tale – but you have to travel to the shores of England, Ireland or Scotland to see one, right? Many people have no idea there ...

From the beginning of the Middle Ages, castles have imposed themselves as symbols of power. Over time, France will cover itself with fortresses built according to almost identical plans. It was in the ...